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Wizkid excluded from Headies Awards 2023 nominee List for the first time in 13 years: Fans React.
The announcement of the nominees for the 16th edition of the Headies Awards, scheduled for 2023, has stirred up a whirlwind of reactions in response to Wizkid’s absence from the list.
On July 12, 2023, the Headies Awards organizers unveiled the highly anticipated nominees, leaving many bewildered by the omission of Ayodeji Balogun, the renowned Grammy award-winning artist known as Wizkid.
This marks the first time in Wizkid’s career, since his debut album “Superstar” in 2011, that he has not received a nomination for this prestigious award. The surprising exclusion has ignited a series of passionate discussions and debates across various social media platforms.
Fans and followers of Wizkid have flooded online platforms expressing their surprise and disappointment over his absence from the nominee list. Some argue that his recent project, “More Love Less Ego,” released within the specified tracking period for the awards, should have been considered for a nomination.
The online realm has been abuzz with divergent opinions as fans share their views on Wizkid’s exclusion. While some believe that his substantial impact on the music industry, both locally and globally, warrants a nomination, others acknowledge the subjective nature of the selection process and the fierce competition among talented artists this year.
It is worth noting that the Headies Awards hold significant importance in the Nigerian music industry. Wizkid’s exclusion from the list of nominees has sparked intense discussions and evoked strong emotions.
As the Headies Awards draw near, the debates surrounding Wizkid’s absence are expected to persist, generating further discussions among fans and amplifying the excitement and anticipation surrounding