Headies 2026 to hold in Canada as organisers seek global expansion

By Enitan Abdultawab
Organisers of The Headies have announced that the 18th edition of Nigeria’s premier music awards ceremony will take place in Toronto, Canada, marking another step in the event’s international expansion.
The announcement was made on Monday by Headies founder, Ayo Animashaun, during a press briefing in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Although the exact date for the ceremony has yet to be unveiled, Animashaun confirmed that travel company Wakanow has partnered with the organisers to enhance the experience for attendees travelling from Nigeria to Canada.
“We have a partner going with us to give a never-seen-before experience from Lagos to Toronto and the partner is Wakano...