The 17th Headies Awards, held on April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, have sparked a wave of reactions online. Amid the buzz, Nigerian singer Iyanya took to X to share a heartfelt message, congratulating the 2025 Headies Artiste of the Year winner while reflecting on his own victory in 2013.
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Congratulations to anyone who will win HEADIES ARTISTE OF THE YEAR.
— its iyanyaaaaaa 🦁 (@Iyanya) April 27, 2025
I won that in 2013 and everything changed after that and it was a beautiful journey.
And congratulations to all winners tonight.
On April 27, 2025, at 16:44 UTC, Iyanya (@Iyanya) posted on X:
“Congratulations to anyone who will win HEADIES ARTISTE OF THE YEAR. I won that in 2013 and everything changed after that and it was a beautiful journey. And congratulations to all winners tonight.”
This post, which has since gained traction, reflects Iyanya’s humility and support for the next generation of artists. His message resonates with fans and aspiring musicians alike, as he highlights the transformative power of winning such a prestigious award.
The Headies Artiste of the Year is one of the most coveted categories at the awards, recognizing an artist’s overall impact in the Nigerian music industry. Iyanya’s win in 2013 marked a turning point in his career, and his post serves as an inspiration for this year’s winner.
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Iyanya’s 2013 album was a commercial success, earning him multiple awards, including Best Pop Single at The Headies and Hottest Single of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards. His win as Artiste of the Year cemented his place as a leading figure in Afrobeats, a genre that has since gained global recognition.
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Fans on X echoed this sentiment in their replies to Iyanya’s post. @olalekan omoboyede (@afrikaboymodel) wrote, “2013 was so amazing for kukere crooner 🔥,” while @Christian30i added, “I too jam your gbedu that year ✨️❤️.” These responses show how Iyanya’s music from that era continues to hold a special place in fans’ hearts.
