Headies Organisers release statement on the drama that happened on awards night
Read the official statement from Headies Awards organization below...
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 valuableproperties 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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