Headies recognize Angelique Kidjo, list 2022 nominations

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The 2022 edition of the Headies has recognized Grammy-winning Beninese singer, Angelique Kidjo, as a recipient of its Headies Hall of Fame.

This was announced on the Headies official Instagram page, alongside the full list of the nominations for the music award.

According to the organisers, the Hall of Fame special recognition was bestowed on an individual of African descent who has made an excellent and “outstanding impact on the African entertainment industry, home and abroad.”

Asides from the Hall of Fame recognition, other individuals were given special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact on the entertainment industry within the year.

People who were recognized include Burna Boy’s mum and manager, Bose Ogulu; Wizkid’s manager, Sunday Are and 2Baba’s manager, Efe Omorogbe.

Other international artists were also recognized for their impact on the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Haitian musician, Wyclef Jean; American-Senegalese singer, Akon; and American rapper, Diddy, were recipients of this award.

The nominations for the 2022 Headies Award were announced on Tuesday with songs like Wizkid’s “Essence” and Ayra Starr’s “Bloody Samaritan” bagging multiple nominations.

The list also had some first-timers like Portable, Magixx, and other fast-rising artists.

The 2022 edition of the Headies awards is set to take place on the 4th of September at the COBB Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, USA.