Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has earned a UK Silver certification for her single “Bloody Samaritan”.
The certification was awarded by the British Phonographic Industry, BPI, in the United Kingdom. The song, released in 2021, is part of her debut album 19 and dangerous under mavin records.
Other Nigerian artistes who have previously received UK Silver certifications include Burna Boy and Asake for projects such as African Giant, twice as tall, Damini, work of art and lonely at the top.
Wizkid earned UK Silver certification for Made in Lagos, while Davido achieved silver status for Timeless.
Tems, Omah Lay, Rema and CKay also recorded UK Silver certifications for projects and singles including Born in the Wild, Boy Alone, Rave & Roses and “Love Nwantiti”.
The development reflects the continued global recognition of Nigerian music in international music markets.
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The organizers of the Headies have scheduled June 15 for the release of details on its 18th edition, drawing reactions from fans and stakeholders within Nigeria’s music industry.
The news Agency of Nigeria reports that the awards, widely recognized as one of Nigeria’s leading music platforms, has continued to generate reactions online, with fans expressing expectations ahead of the unveiling.
A fan on X @utd REVENGE wrote, “I hope this award gets it credibility back because it has been shattered in the last days”.
@kaaaayd said, “Una go just wake up organize award once in 3 years”.
@ZINODICT MUSIC ECH wrote, “We no need am, Naso dem pack award give Mohbad after he’s gone, dem know wetin dem Dey do”.
@leinadthegreat wrote, “If they host it outside Nigeria again, I won’t be tuning in”.
@Centy also wrote, “E better make una no carry am go USA again”.
@movic wrote, “I can’t wait, almost 3 years now”.
@withlove,enitan also said “We don’t need them. They should start by making sure every winner gets a plaque if they want to be taken seriously”.
@Quay zone wrote, “No one cares no more sadly, insane fall off”.
@Isaac Not Newton said, “Headies is underrated”.
@MReCuT said, “Asake Artist of the year no doubt”.
@Fredmayne wrote, “I already know what they’re planning for Wizkid but we’re not ready for this conversation.”
@Olujoe said, “get this biased award out of my face, make dem just turn am to charity event nobody really send them again”.
@Oluwagbenga wrote, “Headies should just do mistake and nominate Asake for next rated”.
@BediKelly wrote, “I trust Didi B will win at least 5 trophies this year at this ceremony. Trust God and keep the message safe”.
Fans praised the Hadies for promoting Afrobeats globally and recognizing music talent, while others expressed optimism about the 18th edition, citing the awards’ longstanding role in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
The Hadies, established in 2006, is one of Nigeria’s leading music award platforms and has previously held editions in the United States, including New York.
The 17th edition of the awards was held in Lagos in April 2025 after previous editions were staged in the United States.
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