For di 16th edition of The Headies, dem don release di nomination list. Some of di nominees for Rookie of the Year include di fast-rising rapper Odu-modu Black wey get impressive 2023, Bloody Civilian wey feature for di ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ film, Mavin Records fast-rising star Bayanni, singer and Tik Tok sensation Guchi, Eltee Skillz wey blow with im hit song ‘ODG’ for 2022, and fast-rising act Khaid.

Dem select di nominees based on songs wey dem release between January 2022 and March 2023.

Dis year, dem introduce one new category wey be International Artiste of the Year. For dis category, dem nominate non-African artistes or group wey get big impact for Afrobeats. Di stars wey dey nominated include Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Drake, and Nas.