Odumodublvck Wins Next Rated Artist at 17th Headies

Lagos – Rapper Odumodublvck emerged victorious, winning the Next Rated artist in Headies award at the 17th Headies Awards held on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He claimed the highly anticipated prize, surpassing fellow nominees Shallipopi, Qing Madi, and Ayo Maff.

The Next Rated award stands as one of the most prestigious honors in the Nigerian music industry. It spotlights rising talents who are making a significant impact. Music icon Davido presented the award, adding to the moment’s significance. Odumodublvck earned recognition for his distinct approach, which blends raw rap with street influences and cultural narratives, quickly building a dedicated following.

Odumodublvck’s Rise and Unique Sound

Born Tochukwu Ojogwu, Odumodublvck first captured widespread attention with his hit single “Declan Rice.” This track highlighted his bold lyrics and confident delivery. He is praised for weaving Nigerian street culture into his music while creating a unique sound. This has helped him carve a niche in contemporary Nigerian rap. His win marks a significant milestone in his growing career.

Highlights from the 17th Headies Awards

The 17th Headies Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in Nigerian music. The event took place at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, drawing a star-studded crowd of industry leaders and performers. Other notable winners during the night included Tems, Rema, Zerry DL, and Flavour, showcasing the depth of talent in the Nigerian music scene. The Next Rated artist in Headies category remained a major point of interest throughout the event.

Full List of 17th Headies Awards Winners

Here is the complete list of winners from the night:

Rookie of the Year: Zerry DL
Soundtrack of the Year: “Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack” – TCJ and Abbey Wonder
Best Recording of the Year: “Burning” – Tems
Best Vocal Performance (Male): “Billions” – Lojay
Best Vocal Performance (Female): “I’m Done” – Liya
Special Recognition Award: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Alex Okosi, Amaju Pinnick
Songwriter of the Year: “Vision” – Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (Qing Madi)
Humanitarian Award: Temitola Adekunle Johnson, Michelle Mukoro (King Mitchy)
Producer of the Year: “OZEBA” – London
Afrobeats Album of the Year: HEIS – Rema
Music Video of the Year: “EGWU” – Director Pink
Afrobeats Single of the Year: “Big Baller” – Flavour
Headies’ Viewers’ Choice: “Egwu” – Chike & Mohbad
Headies Next Rated: Odumodublvck