The 17th edition of the Headies Awards is set to recognize an exciting new category; Soundtrack of the Year, spotlighting original songs created for films and TV series.

This non-voting category celebrates the fusion of music and cinema, acknowledging six Nollywood productions that have delivered compelling soundtracks.

Among the nominees are “Eledumare” from Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre, performed by Teledalase; “Lose to Gain” from Breath of Life, composed by Kaline; and “Emotions,” a collaboration between Tiwa Savage and Asa for Water and Garri. Also in the running are Kill Boro’s title track by Native Filmworks and Wizard Chan, “Orisa” by Beriola from Orisa, and the soundtrack for A Tribe Called Judah, produced by TCJ & Abbey Wonder.

Full List of Nominees for Soundtrack of the Year

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Meet the Artists Behind the Nominated Tracks


Teledalase Ogundipe- A Nigerian R&B singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics and soulful melodies. Her discography includes projects such as The Bad Wife Has No Tongue, Peace, Taste of Life, and Orun O Gbeke.

Kaline Akinkugbe – A pianist, singer, and composer who has contributed original scores to Nollywood, including Breath of Life and Banana Island Ghost. Her own songs include For Me, Here I Am, and Tell You of My Love.

Native Filmworks & Wizard Chan – Native Filmworks, the production house behind Kill Boro, collaborated with Wizard Chan, a past Headies winner in the Best Alternative Song category. The artist has released albums such as The Messenger and Time Traveller.

Beriola (Khalid Ayanshina) – A singer-songwriter with a mix of afrobeats and highlife influences. His music includes Africa, Buoda Alakori, and Maami, and he dropped an EP titled Beca in 2023.

Tiwa Savage & Asa – Tiwa Savage, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated artists, blends afrobeats, R&B, and pop. Asa, known for her soulful style, has a legacy of hits like Jailer, Fire on the Mountain, and Bibanke.