Nominees for the 18th Headies Awards are expected to gather at VANITI Lagos on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for an exclusive party celebrating the artistes and industry professionals recognised in this year’s edition.
The event is scheduled to begin at 10pm and will bring together nominees for an evening of music, networking and celebration ahead of the main awards ceremony.
According to the event invitation, guests are expected to dress in Afro Glam attire.
The nominees’ party forms part of the activities leading up to the 18th edition of The Headies, one of Nigeria’s established music award platforms dedicated to recognising achievements across the country’s music industry.
The annual awards celebrate the contributions of artistes, producers, songwriters and other professionals whose work continues to shape Nigerian music.
The gathering will provide an opportunity for this year’s nominees and other industry stakeholders to connect and celebrate the talent recognised by the awards.
The organisers said they looked forward to celebrating the nominees and the “incredible talent” represented in this year’s edition.
The main awards ceremony is the centrepiece of the annual event, which recognises achievements across different categories of Nigerian music.
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