The Next Rated category has been there since the inception of the Headies in 2006

The Award show which was originally called the Hip-hop World award is the most popular and influential Nigerian Music award.

It was created by veteran media guru – Ayo Animashaun, to celebrate hip-hop and alternative music. It has since gone beyond those genres to celebrating the Nigerian music industry as a whole.

While the award show has had its ups and downs, it has become the Nigerian version of the Grammys to Nigerian Artists.

Over the years, big acts like Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, P-square, 2Baba, Wande Coal, Tiwa Savage e.t.c have been recipients of the award show.

While it has a lot of categories that cater to various music genres, one of its most coveted categories is The Next Rated category.

This very coveted prize is won by the ‘upcoming’ act who has shown the most promise in the year in review. Winners also get a car and join an influential ‘alumni’ of previous superstar winners.

Now, considering what this award has come to signify – basically a peek into the future – has the Headies always gotten it right? Did all the previous winners deserve it over other nominees?

Let’s take a dig delve into the past winners of the category and if they lived up to the expectations.

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2006- Asa

In 2006, the headies was created under the name Hip-Hop Awards. Asa became the first recipient of the Next Rated category.

The soulful singer didn’t disappoint in living up to the expectations as she would later release one of the best albums, Asha, the Nigerian music industry have seen in a decade.

Years later, the award-winning singer has four albums to her credit and classics that can’t be forgotten.

2007-Overdose

While a lot of Gen Z’s won’t be familiar with the name Overdose, he was a talented rapper whose lyricism and wordplay got him the recognition that he beat Naeto C, Lawal Olumo, Kage, C-Mion, Gino, Blaise in the next rated category in 2007.

He was signed to X3M back in the day and dropped a few rap songs like “Drinks in a Glass”, “I can’t Shout”, “Alujo” and an album, “Hustle or Die”.

However, over the years, he has fallen the face of the earth. In fact, the only known artist in 2007 Next rated Category is Naeto C who went on to release more known and popular songs.

2008- Wande Coal

In 2008, the defunct Mo’hits record was one of the popular labels as of then. Wande Coal with his melodious voice was one of its star acts.

Having released hits songs that dominated airwaves, its no surprise he could beat Banky W and M.I Abaga to win the category. Other nominees of that year include GT Guitarman and Cyprus Da Virus.

Since his win, Wande Coal has released two commercially successful albums (Mushin to Mohits and Wanted)to his credits and hits that span across the decade.

In 2010, Wande Coal broke records as the first artist(Non-group) to win five Awards in one single night. The only other set of persons to do achieve this same feat is P-square in 2006 and Fireboy DML in 2021.

2009-Omawumi

Omawumi was the best win for the category in 2009. The songbird fresh off from the  Idols West Africa competition, released her debut single, “In the Music ” the following year.

So it wasn’t a surprise that she won the award over other artists like YQ, MP, Kel, D’Jinee.

2010-Skuki

The music duo faced stiff competition from Jesse Jagz, General Pype, D’Prince and Mo’Cheddah who all had songs reigning on airwaves back then.

While not much is heard of them lately, the two at some point dominated the streets with hits like ‘Banger”, “Pass the Agbara”, “Stamina” e.t.c

2011: Wizkid

One of Headies’ best decision, Wizkid was a trailblazer in 2011 with a commercially successful debut album, “Superstar“. Even though the music star faced serious competition from Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Ice Prince in the category, he was the best man for the crown.

Interestingly, Wizkid was the star of the show at the 14th Edition of the Headies, almost nine years after his first win at the show.

2012- Davido

In 2012, Davido was reaping the success of his two hit songs “back When” featuring Naeto C and ‘Dami Duro“.

His fellow nominees were no easy feat; Eva was Nigeria’s best female rapper at that time. Praiz – who was second runner-up at the first edition of Project Fame West Africa – had Rich and Famous burning up the charts, while Chuddy K had everybody ‘wining’ to Slow Slow.

Currently, Davido is one of the top 3 most influential artist in the Industry and the boss of a successful label, DMW.

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2013- Sean Tizzle

Sean Tizzle as a winner for the 2013 edition would be seen as a questionable choice by the organizers of Headies in the present day.

True, Sean Tizzle was buzzing with songs like “Sho lee”, however, the rest contenders for the post back then, Burna Boy, Dammy Krane, Phyno, Seyi Shay were also serious competition.

Interestingly, Burna Boy is currently the face of afrobeat with his two Grammy nominations and successful records and Phyno leads Igbo rap. As for Dammy Krane, he hasn’t been doing too well in the music scene after some issues with the Law and Seyi Shay still drops hits.

2014-Patoranking

Despite being placed with artists like Runtown, Orezi, Skales, Yemi Alade, Patoranking was able to clinch the award.

Apart from Orezi who hasn’t been heard from in a while, Yemi Alade, Runtown, Skales and Patoranking are all doing well in their various fields.

2015- Reekado Banks

The 2015 Headies is the most dramatic and controversial Headies to date. And, of course, the Next Rated category was the source of most of the drama.

A battle of wars had broken out between two Music icons Olamide and Don Jazzy due to Reekado Banks winning the category over Lil Kesh.

Olamide thought Lil Kesh should have won it, since the kid had been dropping back-to-back singles, and he voiced his displeasure.

In response, Don Jazzy asked Baddoo to come and collect the car, then Baddoo got angry and banned him from the mainland. In the end, Dangote settled their beef, and all became well again.

Other nominees in the category include Kizz Daniel, Cynthia Morgan, Korede Bello.

2016- Mr Eazi

Mr Eazi clearly deserved to win the 2016 edition of the award as he dominated the year with his Banku-styled sound.

His biggest contender for the category was Tekno who withdrew from the category having felt insulted by being put in that category.

Another contender for the crown was Ycee who had people singing along to his “Jagaban” song. Humblesmith was also deserving of the nomination as he dominated the year with “Osinachi”.

2018-Mayorkun

For some reason, the Headies didn’t take place in 2017 but resumed in 2018.

Similar to Davido‘s reign in 2012, Mayorkun was a force to reckon with in 2018. Having released successful hits like “Eleko”, “Sade”, “mama”, “Che Che”, some of which was housed in his successful debut album, “The Mayor of Lagos“, this was an easy win.

The singer has further delved into superstar territory with multiple headlining concerts—including his sold-out, Indigo O2 arena show—and hit singles, like he’s 2020’s hit songs, “Geng”, “Of Lagos”, “Betty Butter”

Mayorkun’s contenders were Johnny Drille, Maleek Berry, Dice Ailes and Zoro

2019- Rema

Rema was special the moment he was introduced to the music scene in 2019.

The singer dominated airwaves with “Dumebi’ and then released his debut eponymous EP followed by two subsequent EPs, ‘Freestyle EP’ and ‘Bad Commando’, which was more than enough for the Benin-born artist to race his way to the Next Rated award of the last Headies.

Despite not having released an album, Rema has attracted the attention of International Superstars like Drake, Rihanna and the rest.

Although, the nominee list was packed with worthy contenders who had proven themselves and have continued to build towards distinguished careers.

Fireboy’s “Jealous” and “King” were two of the biggest and best songs of 2019, and his impressive, hugely successful debut album, ‘Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps’ was one of the best albums of that year.

Joeboy’s “Baby” placed the singer in the canon of potential long term hitmakers, a reputation he’s steadily fulfilling with subsequent singles, albums and features.

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2020-Omah Lay

Omah Lay was the experience nobody anticipated having in 2020. Though the port-Harcourt breed had been singing and producing for a while, it took his 2020 hit song “You” and his EP, “Get Layd” for people to notice his amazing talent.

In less than a year he was able to find himself in the same category as Tems, Bella Shmurda and Oxlade.

What the future hold for him, time can only tell.

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Over The Top Entertainment duo, Skuki collaborates with Ayotee to release a new single titled ‘Little Booties Matter’.

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The song was produced by DJ Mo

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Skuki ft. Vector, Dremo, CDQ & Slimcase Pass The Agbara Remix: No one saw this Remix coming through.

The well accepted single now has a remix that finally made it to the new Project “Afrobeat” from Skuki.

Enlisting 3 rappers on a remix is the bomb, the bars from the Indegenious rapper is killing.

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Skuki  Sexy Mama – Over The Top Entertainment talented duo, Skuki finally releases his highly anticipated Album titled  ‘Afrobeat’. Off from the Album, we bring you ‘Sexy Mama’

The song was produced by DJ Mo.

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Skuki – Three Gbosa Video Download – Over The Top Entertainment duo, Skuki has unleashed the official video to their just released single titled, “Three Gbosa“.

Consequently, they released this new impressive tune in anticipation of their new project titled, “Afrobeat” few weeks after they made the revelation online.

The DJ Mo-produced got a colorful visuals shot and directed by Binz.

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Skuki – Three Gbosa  – Over The Top Entertainment duo, Skuki has released a new masterpiece song titled “Three Gbosa“, a follow-up to their previously heard single dubbed, ‘Iyawo Mi‘.

Consequently, they unlocks this new impressive tune in anticipation of their new project titled, “Afrobeat” few weeks after they made the revelation online.

The song got production credit from DJ Mo.

Listen & Download Three Gbosa Mp3  By Skuki Below!

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Far away from where we can experience them. At least, that’s been for a couple years now. Who is the last Next Rated guy that is still a ‘big guy’? Wizkid, Davido, who else? Nobody. Sean Tizzle, Skuki, Reekado Banks, all gone.

So, when in 2016, Mr Eazi was the rave, I (actually everybody) thought he couldn’t keep up with the streak, for long. Especially, when his signature is pon pon pon, something that may not last. But Eazi dropped an album “Life Is Eazi : Accra To Lagos,” it was the best thing he could’ve done. We had hope, the same hope we lost on Tekno (who still won’t do an album). Eazi was touring, and keeping the movement real on Instagram.

Fast forward to now, his album is here, and it’s left to everybody to listen and decide if it’s worth the hype. Some people think it’s not. But I say, Eazi’s got hits on Life Is Eazi Vol 2 (Lagos to London), and it should probably be a tape mixed by Diplo. Point is, it’s not a concept album, you don’t have to hear every track on it sequentially whatsoever.

Meanwhile, here are six tracks we recommend you listen to, even if you’re not planning to hear the whole album.

1. Miss You Bad (Ft. Burna Boy)

Mr Eazi, like Wizkid, may only know how to sing about girls, but he sure does knows plot-twisting. And with the way he sings about heart-breaks and break-ups, you’d wonder how many ex-es, the black nigg’s got.

“Miss You Bad” is afro, but it’s Mr Eazi, singing to his ex, saying he misses her, and he wants her back. Burna Boy killed it with his electric voice. For those who have compared the two’s voices, in the past, we now get to juxtapose. Burna Boy killed the verse, but then, that “I miss you bad” hook is a hooker!

2. Suffer Head (Ft. 2Baba)

If for nothing, because 2Baba is on it, you should checkout this joint. It’s got all those Davido kind of vibe on the instrumental, but then, at a point Eazi was singing like, say Tekno.

The way he sampled the old classic dancehall hit, “Watta Bam Bam,” is cool. He also used the “since I was born” stuff. It’s cool. He’s got a catchy chorus, so with that he still manages to stay one bar above of 2Baba, who dropped an outstanding verse.

3. Surrender (Ft. Simi)

Since her outing last year with “Simisola,” everyone wants Simi on their track. One because of her voice, two because of her lyrics, and three, she never disappoints.

Mr Eazi, isn’t got nothing special on the lyrics, he was only using a couple metaphors (whatever this means). “I know say I no get money like Richard Branson…” He was actually just playing around on the song.

And there comes Simi, our beloved Simi, our very own Rihanna. The melody was heavenly, and that finishing line; “I surre, I surre, to your totori,” made me surrender. Surrender is a perfect song for your weddings!

4. Open And Close (ft Diplo)

If well pushed, this track could become a very big hit, this December. It’s all shades of shaku, and that party vibe. He’s not professing his love for a girl on this, but “Open and Close” can light up the mood, and the party.

Quite a number of people are not impressed with his performance on the track, but then you’ve got only two options. Download, listen and enjoy the track, now or be forced to dance to it when the festive season is here. Thank you. What is shasha kushasha, by the way?

5. London Town (Ft. Giggs)

You’ve probably heard this song before. A couple months ago. Meanwhile, the Afro beat is very tight, and Giggs did his best (forget that he was going off-beat.)

If you’re listening to the whole, this would no doubt still be one of your favourites. You can just turn up your headphones, and bump your head. Have you tried playing it loud in your car?

6. She Loves Me (Ft. Chronixx)

This is for all those guys who would rather not listen to any Nigerian song at all. It’s what some folks would call “international.” It has an Island sound, and will come in handy late saturday nights. You know what I’m saying.

And that’s all for today’s class. Meanwhile, holiday is coming!

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“Iyawo Mi” is another well composed song with good delivery for every listener. This new tune is fascinating and satisfactory with extraordinary vibes to merge with showing us their Loverboy side this time . Credit to Skuki for serving us suitable with another potential hit tune from the stable of Over The Top Entertainment and don’t forget to join the conversation via the hashtag #IyawoMi on all social media platforms.

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This comes few weeks after dishing out the visuals to her LAX assisted single.

Werk was produced by DJ MO.

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Considered the leading female DJ in Nigeria, DJ Cuppy is a familiar name across the music scene, having successfully gained a lot of recognition both in Nigeria and internationally, but is showing us a completely different angle to her brand with this new release. The video has been shot and will be out shortly.

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Relentless hit makers Vava Voom and Peeshaun, collectively known as Skuki debuts another record today entitled “Check In Check Out” delivered by exceedingly assessed beat-smith – DJ Mo who was additionally behind hits like “Pass The Agbara” , ” Forkanizer” , “Sisi Eko” and “Owello”.
Skuki’s rundown of noteworthy hits including Pass The Agbara, a proven smash which is as yet heard in numerous clubs today since its discharge in 2017 proves Check In Check Out will turn into a moment hit moreover.
This new tune is fascinating and satisfactory with extraordinary vibes to merge with. Credit to Skuki for serving us suitable with another potential hit tune from the stable of Over The Top Entertainment.

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As we await the release of the much anticipated ” Finding Happiness” movie produced by Nollywood superstar actress Efe Irele and Directed by Chris Eneaji, Over The Top Entertainment duo Skuki teamed up with highly rated beat-smith DJ Mo for the official soundtrack of anticipated movie entitled ” Slow Down “.

The Dj Mo production is motivating and pleasant at the same time, allowing Skuki’s unique tone to entice and encourage listener. The visuals for ” Slow Down” is expected to hit screens soon, as the Over The Top Entertainment team have already shot the visuals on various location in Miami, Florida.

Nigeria skilled twosome hip-jump artist Skuki are in the studio cooking up a new project that will drop in 2018, Fans can expect more new music from the stable of Over The Top Entertainment
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