Fola, Shoday, Mavo, others nominated for 2026 Headies Next Rated

Five Nigerian rising stars, Fola, Shoday, Mavo, Fido, and Llona, have been nominated for the Next Rated category at the 18th Headies Awards. The nominees for the 2026 Headies were announced on Tuesday, with the five artistes shortlisted for the highly competitive Next Rated category, which recognises emerging artistes making significant impact in the Nigerian music scene. The award ceremony is scheduled to hold in Canada.

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