Late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, well known as Mohbad, was last night honoured with the ‘Best Street Artist’ award at the popular Headies 2025 ceremony in Lagos. The appearance of the artiste’s widow, Wunmi and son, Liam, became a highlight, particularly as they walked onto the stage to accept the award on his behalf. The award was presented by popular actress, Regina Daniels, and BBNaija reality TV star Bambam, while comforting Wunmi. In her speech, Wunmi said, “We want to thank you especially for this Award. Although Mohbad is not here, he lives on through our son Liam. I don’t like to address him as my late husband because he lives on. “Though Liam is too young to grasp the depth of his father’s greatness, I know that one day he will know,” she said. Mohbad died on September 12 2023, and since then, he has been celebrated for speaking to the struggles and dreams of everyday Nigerians. Full list: Mohbad, Davido, other winners Rookie of the Year Zerry DL — Winner Taves Kaestyle Llona Soundtrack of the Year “Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack” – TCJ and Abbey Wonder (A Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack) — Winner “Eledumare” – Teledalase (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre) “Lose to Gain” – Kaline (Breathe of Life) “Kill Boro” – Native Filmworks and Wizard Chan (Kill Boro) “Orisa” – Beriola (Orisa) “Emotions” – Tiwa Savage and Asa (Water and Garri) Best Recording of the Year “Burning” – Tems — Winner “Different Patterns” – Seyi Vibez “Higher” – Burna Boy “Last Heartbreak Song” – Ayra Starr and Giveon “Billions” – Sarz and Lojay Best Vocal Performance (Male) “Billions” – Lojay — Winner “Moving” – Omah Lay “Gratitude” – Anendlessocean “For You” – Johnny Drille “Ke Na Ke So” – Timi Dakolo Best Vocal Performance (Female) “I’m Done” – Liya — Winner “Last Song Heartbreak” – Ayra Starr “Level” – Niniola “Stranger” – Simi “Tomorrow” – Yemi Alade Best-Street Hop Ask about me – Mohbad Special Recognition Award Recipients Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos Alex Okosi Amaju Pinnick Songwriter of the Year “Vision” – Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (Qing Madi) — Winner “Stranger” – Simisola Kosoko (Simi) “Can’t Breathe” – Michael Ajuma Attah (Llona) “Family Meeting” – Emoseh Khamofu (Bloody Civilian) “Stages of Life” – Fuayefika Maxwell (Wizard Chan) Humanitarian Award Recipients Temitola Adekunle Johnson Michelle Mukoro (King Mitchy) Producer of the Year “OZEBA” – London — Winner “Happiness” – Sarz “Basquiat” – Magicsticks “HEHEHE” – Rema, Producer X, Cubeatz, Deatz and Klimperboy “Different Patterns” – Dibs Afrobeats Album of the Year HEIS – Rema — Winner Stubborn – Victony Work of Art – Asake The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr Jiggy Forever – Young Jonn Music Video of the Year “EGWU” – Director Pink — Winner “Charm” – Rema, Perliks and Folarin Oludare “Metaverse” – Jyde Ajala “Like Ice Spice” – Perliks and Emeka Shine Shine “Ojapiano” – Mattmax “Showa” – TG Omori “Na Money” – Dammy Twitch Afrobeats Single of the Year “Big Baller” – Flavour — Winner “Big Big Things” – Young Jonn (feat. Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez) “Twe Twe Remix” – Kizz Daniel “Egwu” – Chike (feat. Mohbad) “Remember” – Asake “Ogechi Remix” – Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel (feat. Davido) Headies’ Viewers’ Choice “Egwu” – Chike & Mohbad — Winner “Big Baller” – Flavour “Big Big Things” – Young Jonn (feat. Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez) “Ogechi Remix” – Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel (feat. Davido) “Showa” – Kizz Daniel “Different Pattern” – Seyi Vibez “OZEBA” – Rema “Love Me Jeje” – Tems “Cast” – Shallipopi (feat. Odumodublvck) “Dealer” – Ayo Maff (feat. Fireboy DML) Headies Next Rated Odumodublvck — Winner Qing Madi Shallipopi Ayo Maff Nasboi Post navigation ‘Godfather’ director Coppola bags lifetime achievement award Grandpa Robbers’ face trial over Kim Kardashian’s Paris heist
