Headies Organisers release Statement on the drama that happened on Awards Night
We are proud of what we have achieved over the years. The Headies stage has birthed the careers of many artistes who are of A-list status today. We are also glad that we have reinstated pride and prestige into the winning of a locally organised music awards and, we have celebrated artistic ingenuity for 10 straight years; a feat no other group before us was able to achieve.
Every year, the screening team collate
all creative materials released in the year in review and screen for
nomination. This tedious process goes on for at least three months
before the screening team comes out with a final list. The voting
categories, such as ‘Song Of The Year’, ‘Artist Of The Year’, &
‘Next-Rated’ are left strictly for fans to vote and choose the winners.
We wish to say categorically that we do not tamper with the outcome of
the voting process. The limit of our involvement in this voting process
is to advice the nominees to engage their fans and solicit for their
votes. We do not accept any responsibility for failure on the part of
the nominees or their record label, when they fail to do this.
Unfortunately, most times, Voting, Year
In Review and Definitions Of Each Category, are generally taken for
granted by many artists. We can also attest to, and hereby state
categorically that, there is no evidence that any of the artistes
aggrieved and vocal about their displeasure to the turnout of the award,
voted in the ‘Next-Rated’ category, as our voting process captures
email addresses and phone numbers.
We have ensured that the awards happened
regardless of sponsorship, and that it gets better with each passing
year, without giving excuses about challenges. We may not have gotten
everything 100% right, but integrity has been our watch-word. The 109
Nigerian artistes that have won can attest to the fact that they did
nothing different from those that have not. Awards by nature, are and
will always remain, controversial except every nominee gets one.
We try to ensure that winners are within
reach before announcing their category, as the whole essence of
celebrating talents will be defeated without that.
While it is not out of place for an
artiste or a party to vent their disapproval, we strongly condemn all
kinds of improper conduct and the use of profanity on live television.
In the same manner, we condemn provocative comments. In all, we see no
use or reason for a disgruntled artiste or party to destroy valuable
properties put in place to give them extra comfort before they perform
or come on stage. This is totally unacceptable and will be addressed.
We congratulate all nominees and winners of The Headies 2015 and wish them a more successful 2016.
Headies Secretariat
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