» Headies Press Statement On Drama That Happened On Awards Night «

Read the official statement from Headies Awards
organization below...
We are proud of what we have achieved over the years.
The Headies stage has birthed the careers of many
artistes who are of A-list status today. We are also glad
that we have reinstated pride and prestige into the winning
of a locally organised music awards and, we have
celebrated artistic ingenuity for 10 straight years; a feat no
other group before us was able to achieve.
Every year, the screening team collate all creative
materials released in the year in review and screen for
nomination. This tedious process goes on for at least three
months before the screening team comes out with a final
list. The voting categories, such as 'Song Of The Year',
'Artist Of The Year', & 'Next-Rated' are left strictly for fans
to vote and choose the winners. We wish to say
categorically that we do not tamper with the outcome of
the voting process. The limit of our involvement in this
voting process is to advice the nominees to engage their
fans and solicit for their votes. We do not accept any
responsibility for failure on the part of the nominees or
their record label, when they fail to do this.
Unfortunately, most times, Voting, Year In Review and
Definitions Of Each Category, are generally taken for
granted by many artists. We can also attest to, and hereby
state categorically that, there is no evidence that any of
the artistes aggrieved and vocal about their displeasure to
the turnout of the award, voted in the 'Next-Rated'
category, as our voting process captures email addresses
and phone numbers.
We have ensured that the awards happened regardless of
sponsorship, and that it gets better with each passing year,
without giving excuses about challenges. We may not have
gotten everything 100% right, but integrity has been our
watch-word. The 109 Nigerian artistes that have won can
attest to the fact that they did nothing different from those
that have not. Awards by nature, are and will always
remain, controversial except every nominee gets one.
We try to ensure that winners are within reach before
announcing their category, as the whole essence of
celebrating talents will be defeated without that.
While it is not out of place for an artiste or a party to vent
their disapproval, we strongly condemn all kinds of
improper conduct and the use of profanity on live
television. In the same manner, we condemn provocative
comments. In all, we see no use or reason for a disgruntled
artiste or party to destroy valuable properties put in place
to give them extra comfort before they perform or come on
stage. This is totally unacceptable and will be addressed.
We congratulate all nominees and winners of The Headies
2015 and wish them a more successful 2016.
Headies Secretariat