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Headies Postpones 18th Headies Awards From October 2026 to April 2027

The 18th edition of the Headies Awards has officially been postponed to April 10 and 11, 2027, moving from its previously announced date of October 23, 2026. The postponement shifts Nigeria’s flagship music awards ceremony...

Headies Postpones 18th Headies Awards From October 2026 to April 2027

The 18th edition of the Headies Awards has officially been postponed to April 10 and 11, 2027, moving from its previously announced date of October 23, 2026.

The postponement shifts Nigeria’s flagship music awards ceremony into the second quarter of next year, extending the wait for artists, industry stakeholders and fans anticipating the annual celebration of musical excellence and achievement.

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The 18th Headies Awards has been officially postponed till April 10 & 11, 2027.

— It was initially set to hold on October 23, 2026. pic.twitter.com/srttji29HA

With the new dates confirmed, attention will turn to further announcements surrounding the ceremony, including nominations, event arrangements and participating acts.

The organisers have yet to provide additional details explaining the change in schedule.

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