The Headies 2011
Nigerian music industry awards
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The Headies 2011 was the 6th edition of the Hip Hop World Awards. The award's name was officially changed to "The Headies".[1] The ceremony was hosted by Rita Dominic and eLDee. It was held on October 22, 2011, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.[2] 2face Idibia won three awards, including Artiste of the Year.[3] Darey's "The Way You Are" won for Best R&B Single and Recording of the Year. M.I and Ice Prince won two awards apiece.[4] Don Jazzy and Dr SID both took home an award. Capital Femi walked away with the Best Vocal Performance (Male) award. Wizkid won the Next Rated category and received a Hyundai Sonata at a later date. Waje was the only female awardee. The Hall of Fame award went to Jùjú musician Shina Peters. A total of twenty-one cart gold plaques were handed out.[5][6]
Victoria Island, Lagos
| The Headies 2011 | |
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| Date | October 22, 2011 |
| Location | Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Hosted by | Rita Dominic and eLDee |
| Most awards | 2Baba (3) |
| Most nominations | Ice Prince (6) |
| Website | theheadies |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | HipTV |
Performers
Winners and nominees
| Best R&B/Pop Album | Best Rap Album |
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| Best R&B Single | Best Pop Single |
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| Best Vocal Performance (Male) | Best Vocal Performance (Female) |
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| Best Rap Single | Best Street-Hop Artiste |
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| Best Collabo | Lyricist on the Roll |
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| Song of the Year | Best Recording of the Year |
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| Album of the Year | Artiste of the Year |
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| Producer of the Year | Best Music Video Director |
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| Next Rated | African Artiste of the Year |
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| Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year | Hall of Fame |
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