THE 18TH HEADIES · AFRICA TO THE WORLDCall For
Entry
Submissions are officially open
Submit your singles, albums, EPs and music videos released between August 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026 for consideration at Africa's biggest and most prestigious music award.
What You Can Submit
Artists, creatives, record labels, management companies and industry professionals may submit work for consideration across the following formats.
Singles
Individually released tracks eligible for genre, performance and songwriting categories.
Albums
Full-length bodies of work considered for album of the year and genre honours.
EPs
Extended plays released within the eligibility window, considered alongside albums.
Music Videos
Official visuals eligible for best video and direction categories.
Eligibility window: August 1, 2024 — April 30, 2026. Work released outside this window will not be considered for the 18th Headies.
Key Dates
Five milestones stand between today's announcement and the night the 18th Headies are awarded.
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DeadlineSubmission Window Closes
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NextScreening & Verification
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RevealVoting Opens
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CountdownVoting Closes
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The NightThe 18th Headies Award
Four Steps To Submit
The same process the Headies team is sharing across social media — kept identical here so every channel leads to one clear path.
Visit theheadies.com
Arrive at the official site and open the Call For Entry page.
Click "Call For Entry"
Find the tab in the main navigation and open the submission page.
Complete the form
Follow the information on the official submission form, field by field.
Upload links & submit
Attach your streaming or video links, then submit your entry.
Common Questions
Who can submit an entry?
Artists, creatives, record labels, management companies and industry professionals can all submit work for consideration.
What is the eligibility window?
Only singles, albums, EPs and music videos released between August 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026 are eligible for the 18th Headies.
What formats can I submit?
Singles, albums, EPs and official music videos are all accepted through the same submission form.
When does submission close?
The submission window closes on Friday, July 31, 2026. Entries cannot be accepted after this date.
How do I submit my work?
Visit theheadies.com, click the Call For Entry tab, complete the submission form and upload your links.
Where is the award ceremony held?
The 18th Headies Awards will be held on October 25, 2026, in Toronto, Canada.
"We are now accepting entries for the 18th Headies — Africa to the World."
Official announcement — as shared across Headies social channels
The Headies has opened the call for entry for its 18th edition, inviting artists, creatives, record labels, management companies and industry professionals to submit work released between August 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026.
Eligible submissions include singles, albums, EPs and music videos. Entries can be submitted through the official form linked on this page, following the same step-by-step process shared across the Headies' social channels.
The submission window closes on Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the 18th Headies Awards ceremony on October 25, 2026, in Toronto, Canada.
The Headies — Africa's Biggest and Most Prestigious Award