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Organizers of the Headies Awards 2022 revealed the 3 new categories.
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The organizers of the Headies revealed that the reason these categories
The organizers of the Headies Awards 2022 have confirmed that 3 new categories have been added to the nomination list ahead of the event in an official announcement.
As music fans around the world prepare for the 15th edition of one of the most prestigious award shows, the Headies Awards 2022, the event’s organizers have confirmed the addition of three new categories to the list of awards to be presented at the event.
Recall, On Tuesday, June 14th, 2022, the Academy announced the news on its official Instagram account that three new categories would be added to the Headies Awards in 2022.
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The organizers of the Headies revealed that the reason these categories were included was to promote inclusivity.
The announcement read:
In the spirit of inclusivity, The Headies Awards adds three (3) new nomination categories to its forthcoming 15th edition. This latest amendment is birthed from critical discussions with key music and creative industry stakeholders to include certain sectors of the Entertainment industry in order to ensure an holistic and well-rounded celebration of deserving music industry talents.
The three new categories include International Artist Of The Year, Best Inspirational Single and Digital Artiste Of The Year.
The Nominees in these categories include:
- INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Beyonce
Chris Brown
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Nas
- BEST INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE
Cultural Praise vol 1 – Kcee & Okwesili Eze Group
Everything (Amen) – Timi Dakolo
Jehovah Overdo – Chidinma
Onyedikagi – Mercy Chinwo featuring Glowrie
Yah – Dunsin Oyekan
You Are Mighty/Olorun Agbaye – Nathaniel Bassey featuring Oba & Chandler Moore
- DIGITAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Burna Boy
CKay
Davido
Joeboy
Rema
Wizkid