2026 Headies Awards: The Five Artists With The Most Nominations

The nominees for the 2026 Headies Awards, scheduled to occur in Canada in October, feature prominent artists influential in Nigeria’s music industry. Several leading artists have received multiple nominations across key categories, showcasing a competitive year for Nigerian music, ranging from established Afrobeats stars to emerging voices.

Fola and Wizkid lead the nominations at the 2026 Headies Awards, both receiving seven nominations.

Here is a complete breakdown below:

• Fola — 10 Nominations
  • Song of the Year (You)
  • Afrobeats Single of the Year (You)
  • Best Recording of the Year (You)
  • Album of the Year (Catharsis)
  • Best R&B Album (Catharsis)
  • Best R&B Single (You)
  • Best Vocal Performance (Male) (You)
  • Songwriter of the Year (You)
  • Digital Artiste of the Year
  • Next Rated
• Wizkid — 7 Nominations
  • Song of the Year (MMS)
  • Afrobeats Single of the Year (Jogodo)
  • Album of the Year (Morayo)
  • Afrobeats Album of the Year (Morayo)
  • Best Male Artiste
  • Digital Artiste of the Year
  • Viewers’ Choice
• Omah Lay — 7 Nominations (Tied)
  • Song of the Year (With You)
  • Afrobeats Single of the Year (With You)
  • Best Recording of the Year (With You)
  • Best Collaboration (With You)
  • Best R&B Single (With You)
  • Best Male Artiste
  • Digital Artiste of the Year
• Asake — 6 Nominations
  • Song of the Year (MMS)
  • Afrobeats Single of the Year (Jogodo)
  • Best Performer (Live) (Red Bull Symphonic)
  • Best Male Artiste
  • Digital Artiste of the Year
  • Viewers’ Choice
• Davido — 6 Nominations (Tied)
  • Song of the Year (With You)
  • Afrobeats Single of the Year (With You)
  • Best Recording of the Year (With You)
  • Best Collaboration (With You)
  • Music Video of the Year (With You)
  • Digital Artiste of the Year
• Mavo — 6 Nominations (Tied)
  • Best Male Artiste
  • Next Rated
  • Digital Artiste of the Year
  • Best Rap Single (Wuse Tu)
  • Best Collaboration (Body (Danz))
  • Best Collaboration (Escaladizzy)