After 14 years of playing local champion, Nigeria’s foremost music awards, THE EHADIES, is set to go global by storming ‘God’s Own Country’, the United States of America (USA).

Head of Headies Award, Ayo Animashaun – AYO to friends – made this revelation ealier in the week during what he christened THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.

AYO talked about how the Headies Award is raising the bar for the Entertainment Industry after revealing that the 15th Headies Award will be happening in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

According to him; “We have moved the 15th Headies from Nigeria to the city of Atlanta. The next award will happen at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, on 2nd of July, 2022.”

Speaking on the stage, is an Official Representative from the United States Consulate, he said: “We are very proud to support this from the United States Consulate. We are very proud to see Nigeria and this relationship with the United States burgeoning, growing.”

He also added: “This is the year for Nigeria when art and culture, music, film and even sports. 3 Grammy Winners were from Nigeria. The Headies I’m sure is going to attract American talents as well as International Talents.”

This ‘gigantic’ move, which has set the Nigerian entertainment industry ablaze, is, according to THE HEADIES organisers, is their way of “bringing Nigeria to the World” and “bringing Africa to the World”.

As ZB Darling of New Masquerade fame would say, “Ka Chineke mezie okwu!”