by Peace Umanah — August 26, 2026
Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage & More Battle for Album of the Year
The race for Album of the Year at the 2026 Headies Awards is officially underway, bringing together some of the biggest and most impactful projects released in Nigerian music.
This year’s nominees are:
- FOLA — catharsis
- Omah Lay — Clarity of Mind
- Erigga — G.O.A.T
- Wizkid — Morayo
- Odumodublvck — The Machine Is Coming
- Tiwa Savage — This One Is Personal
- Burna Boy — No Sign of Weakness
The category celebrates albums that delivered excellence in songwriting, production, artistic direction, and overall cultural impact. This year’s nominees represent different sides of Nigerian music — from emotional R&B and Afrobeats to rap, street influences, and global sounds.
With projects from established global stars like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Tiwa Savage competing alongside acclaimed releases from FOLA, Omah Lay, Erigga, and Odumodublvck, the Album of the Year category highlights the depth and diversity of Nigeria’s music scene.
As anticipation builds ahead of the awards ceremony, fans are already debating which project delivered the strongest body of work and deserves the ultimate recognition.
Who are you rooting for to win Album of the Year at the 2026 Headies?
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