The Headies 2018
| Headies 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 5 May 2018 |
| Location | Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos |
| Hosted by | Bovi, Seyi Shay |
| Most awards | Simi, Davido, Wizkid (3 each) |
| Most nominations | Simi (7) |
| Website | theheadies |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | HipTV |
The Headies 2018 was the 12th edition of The Headies. It was held on May 5, 2018, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. Nigerian comedian Bovi and singer Seyi Shay hosted the ceremony. After shortlisting thousands of entries submitted during the eligibility period, the organizers of the ceremony announced the nominees in April 2018. They also announced the addition of three categories: Viewer's Choice, Best Performer, and Industry Brand Supporter. Simi led the nominations with 7, followed by Wizkid and Davido with 6 each. The ceremony featured performances from a number of artists, including Falz, Mr Real, Simi, and the Danfo Drivers. Pulse Nigeria praised the award's sound production and stage design. Davido, Wizkid and Simi won the most awards with 3 each. Mayorkun won the Next Rated award, beating Dice Ailes, Maleek Berry and Johnny Drille.