For those of us, who
do not bother to
attend every red, black or yellow
carpet event in Lagos, we were
almost not too surprised, when we
woke up on Sunday morning and
beheld the winners of this year’s
Headies.
It is surely not the worst or most
controversial set of winners ever. But
here are SIX artistes that shouldn’t
have left the Eko Hotels with an Headies plaque:
1. Wizkid – Revelation of the Year
For real? Are the organisers kidding us? If EME’s wonder boy, Wizkid, is
being hailed as a revelation this year, it suggests to me, we knew not
about his talent in 2011 or even 2010. The other nominees were a joke as
well. Iceprince Zamani, Bez, Timi Dakolo, all revelations? What happened
to Flowwsickk? Burna Boy? Dammy Krane? Chidinma?
2. Davido – Next Rated
We’re not even going to delve into the argument of if Omo Baba Olowo,
needed an extra car in his garage. What he didn’t deserve, was to win The
Next Rated category. Or else, we are also saying his ‘much anticipated’
album that was released this year, is the hottest thing since microwave.
Eva Alordiah, is not all that, so even the tears she shed on the night for
not winning, will not change our minds. Praiz should have taken home
this award.
3. D’Banj – Song of the Year
How exactly did Oliver Twist pick up song of the year, ahead of monstrous
hits like Dami Duro, Chop my money, Kukere or even Gaga crazy? Yes,
pull us aside and spin a yarn about how massive Oliver Twist is abroad,
but allow us remind you that The Headies is supposed to celebrate what
is happening here. The other songs are still rocking parties and clubs, while Oliver Twist’s relevance is kept alive for random folks remixing it.
4. Jude Okoye – Best Music Video

LOL! This must be the height. Jude Okoye? Allow us to even overlook the
enigmatic Clarence Peters that was also in that category. Brymo’s Ara,
expertly directed by Ajeh Filmworks, was a brilliant work of art. If Jude
won this award for Onyinye remix, we will applaud it, but Chop my money
remix, was too basic a video to win this category.
5. P-Square – Album of the Year

It took us a bit of time to get round to liking The Invasion. But albums like
Wizkid’s Superstar and Bez’s Super Sun, are off to flying starts and
should have won really.
6. Chuddy K – Best Street Hop

This is altogether confusing. Are the organizers saying that a song shot
on the streets, should win this award? Gaga crazy had no business being
in this category to start with. Terry G’s Akpako, Rayce’s Roll or Kako bi
chicken, would have been worthy winners.
Source: dailypost.com.ng/2012/10/22/6-artistes-taken-home-headies-plaque-year/