{"id":471869,"date":"2011-08-04T19:01:29","date_gmt":"2011-08-04T19:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2011\/08\/04\/the-headies-nominees-2011\/"},"modified":"2011-08-04T19:01:29","modified_gmt":"2011-08-04T19:01:29","slug":"the-headies-nominees-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/08\/04\/the-headies-nominees-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"THE HEADIES NOMINEES 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div readability=\"182\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Click for Full Image Size\" onclick=\"window.location='\/image_preview2.asp?img=TEFCRUxTLmpwZw==';\" class=\"img1 c6\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/ac945e19image.aspx_.jpg\" border=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nThe nominees list for The Headies, formerly called Hiphop World Awards was released August 2,2011 via The headies website. The nominees were decided upon by The headies nomination Jury made up of top professionals in the industry and headed by DJ Jimmy Jatt.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s edition will be holding in Abuja come September 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Iceprince leads the pack with 9 nominations as he faces serious competition from 2Face who has 7 nominations. Followed by Dr. Sid and Darey with 6 nominations each, then MI with 5 nominations.<\/p>\n<p>The two young talents in the game, Wizkid and Olamide grabbed 4 nominations each.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Raymond Dokpesi gets the special Recognition award entering The headies Hall Of Fame<\/p>\n<p>Here is the full list<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALBUM OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges&#8217; requirements of excellence (in realms as: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity)<\/p>\n<p>-MI2 \u2013 M.I<br \/>-Back From The Future \u2013 Sound Sultan<br \/>Turning Point \u2013 Dr Sid<br \/>-Beautiful Imperfection \u2013 Asa<br \/>Unstoppable Int&#8217;l Edition \u2013 2Face<\/p>\n<p><strong>ARTISTE OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.<\/p>\n<p>-Darey<br \/>-MI<br \/>-D&#8217;banj<br \/>-Tuface<br \/>-Duncan Mighty<\/p>\n<p><strong>SONG OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most popular song released as a single or from an album in year under review. Decided by voting<\/p>\n<p>-Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince Ft. Brymo<br \/>-Only Me \u2013 2Face<br \/>-Give It To Me \u2013 D&#8217;Prince ft. D&#8217;banj<br \/>-Pop Something \u2013 Dr Sid ft. D&#8217;banj<br \/>-Fimile \u2013 Kas<\/p>\n<p><strong>RECORDING OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best single recording (On-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential<br \/>-The Way You Are \u2013 Darey<br \/>-God Hand \u2013 Eva<br \/>-Rain Drops \u2013 Tuface<br \/>-Be My Man \u2013 Asa<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRODUCER OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs\/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top-notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.<\/p>\n<p>-Don Jazzy \u2013 &#8220;Over the Moon&#8221; by Dr Sid, Mr. Endowed, Pop Champaign<br \/>-Samklef \u2013 Don&#8217;t Dull, Kilode, Jonzing World, Noni<br \/>-J Sleek \u2013 Only Me, 2010<br \/>-Jessie Jagz \u2013 Oleku, Jargo<br \/>-Cobhams \u2013 The Way you Are, There Is A Cry<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO<br \/>DIRECTOR)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best conceptualized, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.<\/p>\n<p>-Patrick Elis \u2013 Holler At Your Boy<br \/>-Clarence Peters \u2013 You Know It (Goldie)<br \/>-Gini \u2013 Ko Ma Roll (Mo&#8217;Cheddah)<br \/>-Mex \u2013 Pop Off Selecta (Dipp)<br \/>-DJ Tee \u2013 Eni Duro (Olamide)<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST R &#8216;N&#8217; B SINGLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best R&#038;B single in year under review (by single individual or group)<\/p>\n<p>-Only Me \u2013 2Face<br \/>-The Way You Are \u2013 Darey<br \/>-I Gat Money \u2013 Femi Ft. Eedris<br \/>-For A Minute \u2013 Waje<br \/>-Oyi \u2013 Flavour<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST POP SINGLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)<\/p>\n<p>-Give It To Me \u2013 D&#8217;Prince<br \/>-Pop Champaign \u2013 Dr. Sid<br \/>-Holler At Ur Boy \u2013 Wizkid<br \/>-Endowed \u2013 D&#8217;banj<br \/>-Fimile \u2013 Kas<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST R &#8216;N&#8217; B\/ POP ALBUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best R&#038;B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)<\/p>\n<p>-Turning Point \u2013 Dr Sid<br \/>-Beautiful Perfection \u2013 Asa<br \/>-Back To The Future \u2013 Sound Sultan<br \/>-Double Dare \u2013 Darey<br \/>-Unstoppable Int&#8217;l Edition \u2013 2Face<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST RAP SINGLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best single released on-air recording of a rap song<\/p>\n<p>-Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince<br \/>-Ten Over Ten \u2013 Naeto C<br \/>-Boys Are Not Smiling \u2013 Terry Tha Rapman<br \/>-Eni Duro \u2013 Olamide<br \/>-She and My Swagga \u2013 Ruggedman feat Ice Prince<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST RAP ALBUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review<\/p>\n<p>-Untouchable \u2013 Ruggedman<br \/>-MI2 \u2013 M.I<br \/>-I Am William \u2013 2Shotz<br \/>-African American \u2013 Sauce Kid<br \/>-Boys Are Not Smiling \u2013 Terry Tha Rapman<\/p>\n<p><strong>LYRICIST ON THE ROLL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album<\/p>\n<p>-Modenine \u2013 Rhyme Tight<br \/>-Ice Prince \u2013 Oleku<br \/>-MI \u2013 Undisputed<br \/>-Terry Tha Rapman \u2013 Boys Are Not Smiling<br \/>-Vector \u2013 Get Down<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST COLLABO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best R&#038;B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review<\/p>\n<p>-You Know it \u2013 Goldie ft Eldee<br \/>-Facebook Love \u2013 Essence ft Jaywon<br \/>-Joor Oh (Remix) \u2013 Jahbless ft. Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce &#038; Eldee<br \/>-Number One \u2013 M.I ft. Flavour<br \/>-Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince Ft. Brymo<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album<\/p>\n<p>-Darey \u2013 The Way You Are<br \/>-Bez \u2013 More You<br \/>-Femi \u2013 Money Money Money<br \/>-Timi Dakolo \u2013 There Is A Cry<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album<\/p>\n<p>-Waje \u2013 For A Minute<br \/>-Tiwa Savage \u2013 Kele Kele Love<br \/>-Eva \u2013 God Hand<br \/>-Ego \u2013 Fall In Love<\/p>\n<p><strong>AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None Nigerian category<\/p>\n<p>-Cabo Snoop (Angola) \u2013 Windeck<br \/>-R2Bees (Ghana) \u2013 Kiss Your Hand<br \/>-Liquid Deep (South Africa) \u2013 Fairytale<br \/>-Freshly Ground (South Africa) \u2013 Waka Waka<br \/>-V.I.P (Ghana) \u2013 Away<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST STREET HOP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most popular street-hop single in year under review<\/p>\n<p>-Noni \u2013 Samklef<br \/>-Joor Oh (Remix) \u2013 Jahbless ft. Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce &#038; Eldee<br \/>-Eni Duro \u2013 Olamide<br \/>-Kabakaba \u2013 Konga<br \/>-Owusagi \u2013 Wizboyy<br \/><strong>NEXT RATED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review<\/p>\n<p>-Ice Prince \u2013 Oleku<br \/>-Wizkid \u2013 Holler At Your Boy<br \/>-Olamide \u2013 Eni Duro<br \/>-Tiwa Savage \u2013 Kele Kele Love<br \/><strong>HIPHOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best New artiste in the year under review<\/p>\n<p>-Dr. Sid<br \/>-Mo&#8217;Cheddah<br \/>-Jesse Jagz<br \/>-YQ<br \/>-Lynxxx<br \/><strong>BEST CONSCIOUS SONG OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best positive message oriented and social corrective songs that meet judges requirements in areas of composition, production, concept and acceptability.<\/p>\n<p>-If You Ask Me \u2013 Omawumi<br \/>-Wild Wild West \u2013 M.I<br \/>-Only Me \u2013 2Face<br \/>-There Is A Cry \u2013 Timi Dakolo<br \/>-One Day \u2013 eLDee Tha Don<\/p>\n<p><strong>HEADIES HALL OF FAME<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p>-Chief Raymond Dokpesi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Do you have a story\/gist for publication? Please email it to story@nigeriafilms.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>View post:<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nigeriafilms.com\/news\/13001\/23\/the-headies-nominees-2011.html\" title=\"THE HEADIES NOMINEES 2011\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">THE HEADIES NOMINEES 2011<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> The nominees list for The Headies, formerly called Hiphop World Awards was released August 2,2011 via The headies website. The nominees were decided upon by The headies nomination Jury made up of top professionals in the industry and headed by DJ Jimmy Jatt. This year&#8217;s edition will be holding in Abuja come September 2011. Iceprince leads the pack with 9 nominations as he faces serious competition from 2Face who has 7 nominations. Followed by Dr. Sid and Darey with 6 nominations each, then MI with 5 nominations. The two young talents in the game, Wizkid and Olamide grabbed 4 nominations each. Chief Raymond Dokpesi gets the special Recognition award entering The headies Hall Of Fame Here is the full list ALBUM OF THE YEAR Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges&#8217; requirements of excellence (in realms as: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity) -MI2 \u2013 M.I -Back From The Future \u2013 Sound Sultan Turning Point \u2013 Dr Sid -Beautiful Imperfection \u2013 Asa Unstoppable Int&#8217;l Edition \u2013 2Face ARTISTE OF THE YEAR Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review. -Darey -MI -D&#8217;banj -Tuface -Duncan Mighty SONG OF THE YEAR Most popular song released as a single or from an album in year under review. Decided by voting -Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince Ft. Brymo -Only Me \u2013 2Face -Give It To Me \u2013 D&#8217;Prince ft. D&#8217;banj -Pop Something \u2013 Dr Sid ft. D&#8217;banj -Fimile \u2013 Kas RECORDING OF THE YEAR Best single recording (On-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential -The Way You Are \u2013 Darey -God Hand \u2013 Eva -Rain Drops \u2013 Tuface -Be My Man \u2013 Asa PRODUCER OF THE YEAR The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs\/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top-notch tracks and production credits no one can fault. -Don Jazzy \u2013 &#8220;Over the Moon&#8221; by Dr Sid, Mr. Endowed, Pop Champaign -Samklef \u2013 Don&#8217;t Dull, Kilode, Jonzing World, Noni -J Sleek \u2013 Only Me, 2010 -Jessie Jagz \u2013 Oleku, Jargo -Cobhams \u2013 The Way you Are, There Is A Cry BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR) Best conceptualized, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury. -Patrick Elis \u2013 Holler At Your Boy -Clarence Peters \u2013 You Know It (Goldie) -Gini \u2013 Ko Ma Roll (Mo&#8217;Cheddah) -Mex \u2013 Pop Off Selecta (Dipp) -DJ Tee \u2013 Eni Duro (Olamide) BEST R &#8216;N&#8217; B SINGLE Best R&#038;B single in year under review (by single individual or group) -Only Me \u2013 2Face -The Way You Are \u2013 Darey -I Gat Money \u2013 Femi Ft. Eedris -For A Minute \u2013 Waje -Oyi \u2013 Flavour BEST POP SINGLE Best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group) -Give It To Me \u2013 D&#8217;Prince -Pop Champaign \u2013 Dr. Sid -Holler At Ur Boy \u2013 Wizkid -Endowed \u2013 D&#8217;banj -Fimile \u2013 Kas BEST R &#8216;N&#8217; B\/ POP ALBUM Best R&#038;B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group) -Turning Point \u2013 Dr Sid -Beautiful Perfection \u2013 Asa -Back To The Future \u2013 Sound Sultan -Double Dare \u2013 Darey -Unstoppable Int&#8217;l Edition \u2013 2Face BEST RAP SINGLE Best single released on-air recording of a rap song -Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince -Ten Over Ten \u2013 Naeto C -Boys Are Not Smiling \u2013 Terry Tha Rapman -Eni Duro \u2013 Olamide -She and My Swagga \u2013 Ruggedman feat Ice Prince BEST RAP ALBUM Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review -Untouchable \u2013 Ruggedman -MI2 \u2013 M.I -I Am William \u2013 2Shotz -African American \u2013 Sauce Kid -Boys Are Not Smiling \u2013 Terry Tha Rapman LYRICIST ON THE ROLL Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album -Modenine \u2013 Rhyme Tight -Ice Prince \u2013 Oleku -MI \u2013 Undisputed -Terry Tha Rapman \u2013 Boys Are Not Smiling -Vector \u2013 Get Down BEST COLLABO Best R&#038;B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review -You Know it \u2013 Goldie ft Eldee -Facebook Love \u2013 Essence ft Jaywon -Joor Oh (Remix) \u2013 Jahbless ft. Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce &#038; Eldee -Number One \u2013 M.I ft. Flavour -Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince Ft. Brymo BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE) Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album -Darey \u2013 The Way You Are -Bez \u2013 More You -Femi \u2013 Money Money Money -Timi Dakolo \u2013 There Is A Cry BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE) Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album -Waje \u2013 For A Minute -Tiwa Savage \u2013 Kele Kele Love -Eva \u2013 God Hand -Ego \u2013 Fall In Love AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR None Nigerian category -Cabo Snoop (Angola) \u2013 Windeck -R2Bees (Ghana) \u2013 Kiss Your Hand -Liquid Deep (South Africa) \u2013 Fairytale -Freshly Ground (South Africa) \u2013 Waka Waka -V.I.P (Ghana) \u2013 Away BEST STREET HOP The most popular street-hop single in year under review -Noni \u2013 Samklef -Joor Oh (Remix) \u2013 Jahbless ft. Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce &#038; Eldee -Eni Duro \u2013 Olamide -Kabakaba \u2013 Konga -Owusagi \u2013 Wizboyy NEXT RATED Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review -Ice Prince \u2013 Oleku -Wizkid \u2013 Holler At Your Boy -Olamide \u2013 Eni Duro -Tiwa Savage \u2013 Kele Kele Love HIPHOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR Best New artiste in the year under review -Dr. Sid -Mo&#8217;Cheddah -Jesse Jagz -YQ -Lynxxx BEST CONSCIOUS SONG OF THE YEAR Best positive message oriented and social corrective songs that meet judges requirements in areas of composition, production, concept and acceptability. -If You Ask Me \u2013 Omawumi -Wild Wild West \u2013 M.I -Only Me \u2013 2Face -There Is A Cry \u2013 Timi Dakolo -One Day \u2013 eLDee Tha Don HEADIES HALL OF FAME Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry. -Chief Raymond Dokpesi Do you have a story\/gist for publication? 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The nominees were decided upon by The headies nomination Jury made up of top professionals in the industry and headed by DJ Jimmy Jatt. This year&#039;s edition will be holding in Abuja come September 2011. Iceprince leads the pack with 9 nominations as he faces serious competition from 2Face who has 7 nominations. Followed by Dr. Sid and Darey with 6 nominations each, then MI with 5 nominations. The two young talents in the game, Wizkid and Olamide grabbed 4 nominations each. Chief Raymond Dokpesi gets the special Recognition award entering The headies Hall Of Fame Here is the full list ALBUM OF THE YEAR Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges&#039; requirements of excellence (in realms as: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity) -MI2 \u2013 M.I -Back From The Future \u2013 Sound Sultan Turning Point \u2013 Dr Sid -Beautiful Imperfection \u2013 Asa Unstoppable Int&#039;l Edition \u2013 2Face ARTISTE OF THE YEAR Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review. -Darey -MI -D&#039;banj -Tuface -Duncan Mighty SONG OF THE YEAR Most popular song released as a single or from an album in year under review. Decided by voting -Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince Ft. Brymo -Only Me \u2013 2Face -Give It To Me \u2013 D&#039;Prince ft. D&#039;banj -Pop Something \u2013 Dr Sid ft. D&#039;banj -Fimile \u2013 Kas RECORDING OF THE YEAR Best single recording (On-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential -The Way You Are \u2013 Darey -God Hand \u2013 Eva -Rain Drops \u2013 Tuface -Be My Man \u2013 Asa PRODUCER OF THE YEAR The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs\/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top-notch tracks and production credits no one can fault. -Don Jazzy \u2013 &quot;Over the Moon&quot; by Dr Sid, Mr. Endowed, Pop Champaign -Samklef \u2013 Don&#039;t Dull, Kilode, Jonzing World, Noni -J Sleek \u2013 Only Me, 2010 -Jessie Jagz \u2013 Oleku, Jargo -Cobhams \u2013 The Way you Are, There Is A Cry BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR) Best conceptualized, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury. -Patrick Elis \u2013 Holler At Your Boy -Clarence Peters \u2013 You Know It (Goldie) -Gini \u2013 Ko Ma Roll (Mo&#039;Cheddah) -Mex \u2013 Pop Off Selecta (Dipp) -DJ Tee \u2013 Eni Duro (Olamide) BEST R &#039;N&#039; B SINGLE Best R&amp;B single in year under review (by single individual or group) -Only Me \u2013 2Face -The Way You Are \u2013 Darey -I Gat Money \u2013 Femi Ft. Eedris -For A Minute \u2013 Waje -Oyi \u2013 Flavour BEST POP SINGLE Best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group) -Give It To Me \u2013 D&#039;Prince -Pop Champaign \u2013 Dr. Sid -Holler At Ur Boy \u2013 Wizkid -Endowed \u2013 D&#039;banj -Fimile \u2013 Kas BEST R &#039;N&#039; B\/ POP ALBUM Best R&amp;B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group) -Turning Point \u2013 Dr Sid -Beautiful Perfection \u2013 Asa -Back To The Future \u2013 Sound Sultan -Double Dare \u2013 Darey -Unstoppable Int&#039;l Edition \u2013 2Face BEST RAP SINGLE Best single released on-air recording of a rap song -Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince -Ten Over Ten \u2013 Naeto C -Boys Are Not Smiling \u2013 Terry Tha Rapman -Eni Duro \u2013 Olamide -She and My Swagga \u2013 Ruggedman feat Ice Prince BEST RAP ALBUM Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review -Untouchable \u2013 Ruggedman -MI2 \u2013 M.I -I Am William \u2013 2Shotz -African American \u2013 Sauce Kid -Boys Are Not Smiling \u2013 Terry Tha Rapman LYRICIST ON THE ROLL Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album -Modenine \u2013 Rhyme Tight -Ice Prince \u2013 Oleku -MI \u2013 Undisputed -Terry Tha Rapman \u2013 Boys Are Not Smiling -Vector \u2013 Get Down BEST COLLABO Best R&amp;B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review -You Know it \u2013 Goldie ft Eldee -Facebook Love \u2013 Essence ft Jaywon -Joor Oh (Remix) \u2013 Jahbless ft. Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce &amp; Eldee -Number One \u2013 M.I ft. Flavour -Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince Ft. Brymo BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE) Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album -Darey \u2013 The Way You Are -Bez \u2013 More You -Femi \u2013 Money Money Money -Timi Dakolo \u2013 There Is A Cry BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE) Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album -Waje \u2013 For A Minute -Tiwa Savage \u2013 Kele Kele Love -Eva \u2013 God Hand -Ego \u2013 Fall In Love AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR None Nigerian category -Cabo Snoop (Angola) \u2013 Windeck -R2Bees (Ghana) \u2013 Kiss Your Hand -Liquid Deep (South Africa) \u2013 Fairytale -Freshly Ground (South Africa) \u2013 Waka Waka -V.I.P (Ghana) \u2013 Away BEST STREET HOP The most popular street-hop single in year under review -Noni \u2013 Samklef -Joor Oh (Remix) \u2013 Jahbless ft. Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce &amp; Eldee -Eni Duro \u2013 Olamide -Kabakaba \u2013 Konga -Owusagi \u2013 Wizboyy NEXT RATED Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review -Ice Prince \u2013 Oleku -Wizkid \u2013 Holler At Your Boy -Olamide \u2013 Eni Duro -Tiwa Savage \u2013 Kele Kele Love HIPHOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR Best New artiste in the year under review -Dr. Sid -Mo&#039;Cheddah -Jesse Jagz -YQ -Lynxxx BEST CONSCIOUS SONG OF THE YEAR Best positive message oriented and social corrective songs that meet judges requirements in areas of composition, production, concept and acceptability. -If You Ask Me \u2013 Omawumi -Wild Wild West \u2013 M.I -Only Me \u2013 2Face -There Is A Cry \u2013 Timi Dakolo -One Day \u2013 eLDee Tha Don HEADIES HALL OF FAME Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry. -Chief Raymond Dokpesi Do you have a story\/gist for publication? 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The nominees were decided upon by The headies nomination Jury made up of top professionals in the industry and headed by DJ Jimmy Jatt. This year's edition will be holding in Abuja come September 2011. Iceprince leads the pack with 9 nominations as he faces serious competition from 2Face who has 7 nominations. Followed by Dr. Sid and Darey with 6 nominations each, then MI with 5 nominations. The two young talents in the game, Wizkid and Olamide grabbed 4 nominations each. Chief Raymond Dokpesi gets the special Recognition award entering The headies Hall Of Fame Here is the full list ALBUM OF THE YEAR Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges' requirements of excellence (in realms as: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity) -MI2 \u2013 M.I -Back From The Future \u2013 Sound Sultan Turning Point \u2013 Dr Sid -Beautiful Imperfection \u2013 Asa Unstoppable Int'l Edition \u2013 2Face ARTISTE OF THE YEAR Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review. -Darey -MI -D'banj -Tuface -Duncan Mighty SONG OF THE YEAR Most popular song released as a single or from an album in year under review. Decided by voting -Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince Ft. Brymo -Only Me \u2013 2Face -Give It To Me \u2013 D'Prince ft. D'banj -Pop Something \u2013 Dr Sid ft. D'banj -Fimile \u2013 Kas RECORDING OF THE YEAR Best single recording (On-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential -The Way You Are \u2013 Darey -God Hand \u2013 Eva -Rain Drops \u2013 Tuface -Be My Man \u2013 Asa PRODUCER OF THE YEAR The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs\/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top-notch tracks and production credits no one can fault. -Don Jazzy \u2013 \"Over the Moon\" by Dr Sid, Mr. Endowed, Pop Champaign -Samklef \u2013 Don't Dull, Kilode, Jonzing World, Noni -J Sleek \u2013 Only Me, 2010 -Jessie Jagz \u2013 Oleku, Jargo -Cobhams \u2013 The Way you Are, There Is A Cry BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR) Best conceptualized, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury. -Patrick Elis \u2013 Holler At Your Boy -Clarence Peters \u2013 You Know It (Goldie) -Gini \u2013 Ko Ma Roll (Mo'Cheddah) -Mex \u2013 Pop Off Selecta (Dipp) -DJ Tee \u2013 Eni Duro (Olamide) BEST R 'N' B SINGLE Best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group) -Only Me \u2013 2Face -The Way You Are \u2013 Darey -I Gat Money \u2013 Femi Ft. 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Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce & Eldee -Number One \u2013 M.I ft. Flavour -Oleku \u2013 Ice Prince Ft. Brymo BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE) Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album -Darey \u2013 The Way You Are -Bez \u2013 More You -Femi \u2013 Money Money Money -Timi Dakolo \u2013 There Is A Cry BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE) Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album -Waje \u2013 For A Minute -Tiwa Savage \u2013 Kele Kele Love -Eva \u2013 God Hand -Ego \u2013 Fall In Love AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR None Nigerian category -Cabo Snoop (Angola) \u2013 Windeck -R2Bees (Ghana) \u2013 Kiss Your Hand -Liquid Deep (South Africa) \u2013 Fairytale -Freshly Ground (South Africa) \u2013 Waka Waka -V.I.P (Ghana) \u2013 Away BEST STREET HOP The most popular street-hop single in year under review -Noni \u2013 Samklef -Joor Oh (Remix) \u2013 Jahbless ft. Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce & Eldee -Eni Duro \u2013 Olamide -Kabakaba \u2013 Konga -Owusagi \u2013 Wizboyy NEXT RATED Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review -Ice Prince \u2013 Oleku -Wizkid \u2013 Holler At Your Boy -Olamide \u2013 Eni Duro -Tiwa Savage \u2013 Kele Kele Love HIPHOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR Best New artiste in the year under review -Dr. Sid -Mo'Cheddah -Jesse Jagz -YQ -Lynxxx BEST CONSCIOUS SONG OF THE YEAR Best positive message oriented and social corrective songs that meet judges requirements in areas of composition, production, concept and acceptability. -If You Ask Me \u2013 Omawumi -Wild Wild West \u2013 M.I -Only Me \u2013 2Face -There Is A Cry \u2013 Timi Dakolo -One Day \u2013 eLDee Tha Don HEADIES HALL OF FAME Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry. -Chief Raymond Dokpesi Do you have a story\/gist for publication? 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