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Lagos|Nigeria October
16 2012 Nigeria’s biggest music stars are getting ready
to shine this weekend as the country’s biggest music honours event The Headies,
is set to roll with full pomp and electricity.
With the big nominees including international superstars D’Banj, Psquare,
Sarkodie, Wizkid, 2face as well as hit-makers Davido, Ice Prince, Naeto C,
Iyanya and many others getting ready for the big day, organisers say Lagosians should brace up for a world
class event, befitting of our home made super stars.
The Headies Awards, which has become a
reference point in the Nigerian music industry, will hold on Saturday October 20
2012 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The pre event
activities, comprising Veterans Night
and a special CSR project, HELP THE CHILDREN, are all part of an exciting
line up of events leading to the much-anticipated 2012 edition of The Headies.
Ayo
Animashaun, Chief Executive Officer of Hip Hop World and executive
producer of The Headies Awards noted that, "The Headies is not only about rewarding
deserving artistes, it has been responsive to our society in many ways. One new
way it intends to do so this year is its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
project tagged Help The Children which aims to bring succour
to less privileged Nigerian children who are suffering from a prevalence of
unclean water, low food supplies and diseases such as malaria, pneumonia,
measles, whooping cough, tetanus and tuberculosis
“For over
seven years, The Headies has been widely
recognized as an awards platform renowned for breaking uncharted grounds since
its emergence in the Nigerian entertainment scene. The Headies recognizes,
appreciates and celebrates outstanding talents of the Nigerian music industry
who, through their exceptional talents, efforts and struggles, have brought the
music industry to a place of honour and esteem acknowledged even far beyond the
shores of Nigeria,” he concluded.
Veterans to
be honoured during the Veterans Night include: Ken Caleb Olumese, Tony Okoroji,
Daniel Wilson, Oritz Wiliki and Chris Okotie.
Other
veterans to be honoured include Daddy Fresh, Stella Monye, Baba Fryo, Edi Lawani,
Easy K, Pretty (Junior & Pretty), Fellyx, (Fellyx & Mozzyx), Alex
Zitto, Edmund Spice, and Ras Kimono.
Majek
Fishhook, Mandators, Edna Ogoli, Bongos Ikwe, Onyeka Onwenu, KWAM
1, Mike Okri and Blackky are also amongst the proud veterans.
Meanwhile,
A-List crowd pleasers scheduled to perform on Saturday at The Headies include
Grammy nominee Femi Kuti , Bez, Timi Dakolo and Styl Plus. Others are Praiz,
Chuddy K, Davido, Eva Alordiah and Brymo.
Dammy Krane
and Burnaboy, winners of The Headies Rookies Competition 2012, will also be
performing at the glamorous ceremony.
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