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Headies Awards 2025: Gospel music stars shine in nomination list
The 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards has recognized the impact of gospel music, with several top gospel artists earning nominations in key categories.
The nomination list, released on Wednesday, February 12, features prominent gospel singers such as Mercy Chinwo, Dunsin Oyekan, Lawrence Oyor, and Tope Alabi, all vying for the Best Inspirational Single of the Year award.
Lawrence Oyor, who made headlines in January 2025 when his song ‘Favour‘ became the most-streamed track on Spotify with 2.9 million streams, received a nomination for his collaboration with Dunsin Oyekan on ‘Worthy of My Praise.’ Tope Alabi and Gaise Baba were nominated for their inspiring song ‘Particularly,’ while Mercy Chinwo secured a spot with her uplifting single ‘You Do This One.’
In addition to gospel music, the nomination list also highlighted some of Afrobeats’ biggest stars, including Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and recent Grammy winner Tems. The selection process considered songs released between April 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024.
With this year’s nominations reflecting a diverse range of musical talents, fans eagerly await the award ceremony, which promises to be a celebration of excellence across multiple genres.
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