The Headies 2020

The Headies 2020 was the 14th edition of The Headies, a Nigerian music awards show held to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The ceremony took place on February 21, 2021, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic instead of December 2020, the usual month for the awards. It was held at the La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort in Ibeju-Lekki

The organizers of the event announced TV personality and actress Nancy Isime and comedian Bovi as hosts, this made it the fourth time Bovi will host the event, while Nancy became the first female to host the event for the second time.

The nominees were announced on 4 December 2020 with Fireboy DML leading with nine nominations. Davido and Wurld followed with seven nominations each, while Burna boy the reigning Artiste of the Year secured six nominations.

This year's award rewarded works released between July 2019 and September 2020, this year's award and saw the inclusion of a new category named the Songwriter of the Year to bring to the limelight hardworking individuals who have all significantly supported the creation of quality music.

Timaya, alongside rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem  received special recognition awards for their impact on the music industry. The main event also saw Jùjú legend King Sunny Ade inducted into the Headies Hall of Fame.

Fireboy DML had the highest award winnings for Headies awards 2020 by securing 4 awards.

Presenters

 * Iyabo Ojo and Mai Atafo - Best R&B Single
 * Oye Akindeinde - Best recording of the year
 * Nedu - Best Music Video
 * Trevor Henry - Producer of the year
 * Opeyemi Awojobi - Best vocal performance (female)
 * Simi Drey and Osi Suave - Best vocal performance (male)
 * Omotunde Bamigbade - Best street hop artiste
 * Eniola Badmus and Masterkraft - Rookie of the year
 * Kim Oprah and Broda Shaggi - Best pop single
 * Laycon and Vee - Best alternative song
 * Lilian Afegbai - Best rap single
 * Yinka Adebayo - Best R&B album
 * Idia Aisien and Ayo Makun - Best alternative album
 * Ayo Makun and Erica Nlewedim - Revelation of the year

Winners and nominees
Below list are nominees. Winners are listed first in bold font face with.