The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare Abisoye Fagade, on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, attended The Headies Big Announcement event, where organisers officially revealed that the 18th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards will take place in Toronto, Canada. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the continued international expansion of Africa’s foremost music awards platform and reinforces the growing global influence of Afrobeats and Nigeria’s creative industry.
Speaking through his presence at the event, Fagade underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging culture, tourism and the creative economy as key drivers of national development and global engagement. The decision to stage the awards in Toronto is expected to strengthen cultural exchange, deepen diaspora connections and showcase the richness of African creativity to a wider international audience.
Widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential music award platforms, The Headies has played a pivotal role in celebrating excellence within the African music industry since its inception. By taking its 18th edition to Canada, the awards further advance their mission of promoting African music, culture, tourism and creative excellence on the global stage while opening new opportunities for international collaboration and cultural diplomacy.
