Here are the most-nominated artists at the 2026 Headies Awards, set to take place in Canada in October.
The 2026 Headies Awards nominations have highlighted some of the biggest names shaping Nigeria’s music industry, with several leading artists earning multiple nominations across major categories.
From established Afrobeats stars to some of the genre’s rising voices, the nominees reflect a competitive year for Nigerian music. Here are the five most nominated artists at the 2026 Headies Awards and the categories in which they are competing.
Fola and Wizkid are tied as the artists with the highest number of 2026 Headies Award nominations as both acts had seven nominations each.
Originally published by NotJustOk.