The Headies ( originally called the Hip Hop World Awards ) is a music awards show established in 2006 by the '' Hip Hop World Magazine '' of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry . The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists . It is broadcast live on HipTV to television viewers across Nigeria . The 1st and 2nd editions of The Headies were held at the Muson Center in Onikan , Lagos State . Between 2010 and 2012 , the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island , Lagos . Several media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the annual ceremony , including Darey Art Alade , D'banj , Dakore Egbuson , Banky W. , Rita Dominic , M.I , Tiwa Savage and Dr SID
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