FOLA Becomes Most Nominated Artist at the 2026 Headies Awards

FOLA Leads With 10 Nominations

FOLA made Headies history, and the numbers are wild. FOLA has emerged as the top nominee for the 18th edition of The Headies. He earned an impressive 10 nominations across major categories. These include Album of the Year, Best Male Artiste, and Next Rated.

A Breakout Year for FOLA

FOLA’s nominations came after the success of his debut album, Catharsis. Additionally, he picked up nods for Digital Artiste of the Year and Best R&B Album. His rise places him ahead of several established stars this year.

Other Big Names in the 2026 Headies Race

Omah Lay followed closely with eight nominations of his own. Meanwhile, Wizkid and Mavo each secured seven nominations apiece. Davido and Asake trailed slightly behind with six nominations each. Read our related blog post on this: Wizkid, Ayra Starr Lead 2026 Headies Awards Nominations With Multiple Nods.

Where and When the 2026 Headies Will Happen

The 18th Headies Awards will take place in Toronto, Canada. The show is scheduled for October 23, 2026. This marks another year the ceremony celebrates Afrobeats on an international stage. AfrobeatsGlobal will bring you full coverage as the night gets closer.

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