The Lagos State government, in collaboration with the U.S. Mission for Lagos, don host one reception night for honor of the 16th Annual Headies Awards wey go happen for Atlanta, USA on the 3rd of September 2023.

During the welcome address, the US Consul General to Nigeria, Will Stevens, talk say Nigerians dey very successful for America, especially for music and entertainment industry, and e dey important to support this significant awards ceremony. The Secretary to the Lagos State government, Barrister Abimbola Salu, wey represent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yan say the government recognize the huge potentials wey dey inside the entertainment industry, and dem dey committed to help the youths maximize their potentials and lift them to greater heights, as contained for the THEMES Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

In light to this, the state don partner with the U.S. government through the Headies awards to further explore the potentials of Nigerian youths and showcase am to the world.

The founder and executive producer of the Headies awards, Ayo Animashaun, come dey thankful well well as him talk say dem receive maximum support from different organizations and members of the public. The reception night na one way wey dem celebrate and appreciate the contributions of the entertainment industry and the Nigerian youths to the global music and entertainment scene.