Ruger Expresses Sarcasm In Response To Headies Snub, Commends The Award Show

Nigerian singer Ruger has responded to his exclusion from the 2025 Headies Awards with a satirical social media statement.

The Bounce artist posted on X on a Friday, February 14, 2025, to express his opinions about the highly regarded award event.

Ruger authored the post.

“Shoutout to the most incredible award event in the whole world, THE HEADIES. Thank you for recognizing the hard work of ALL ARTISTS. Very soon you will be bigger than all the awards in the whole world. Amen.”

The post quickly gained traction, with many interpreting it as a veiled criticism of the organizers, sparking a debate among fans about whether the singer was sincere in their praise or using the opportunity to express discontent with the award show.

Nigeria’s most esteemed music award, the Headies, honours outstanding achievements in the nation’s entertainment sector. The 2025 release included a highly competitive roster of nominees, comprising artists such as Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr, Tems, Davido, and Rema. Despite a string of successes with popular songs and collaborations, Ruger was overlooked by the Headies Awards 2025 in all categories, with no nomination for him.

Supporters of the singer have subsequently turned to social media to convey their dissatisfaction, with certain individuals contending that Ruger’s contributions to the industry warranted acknowledgement. The singer’s enigmatic social media update has sparked additional debate regarding openness and equity in awards ceremonies.

Shoutout to the most credible award event in the whole world THE HEADIES. Thank you for recognising the hard work of ALL ARTISTS and ALL PROJECTS. Very soon, you will be bigger than all the awards in the whole world. Amen ✊🏾

— BLOWNBOY RU (@rugerofficial) February 14, 2025