The Headies Award Gets Venue and Date

The Ayo Animashaun-led organisation responsible for the Headies Award (formerly known as HipHop World Award) has disclosed the venue and date for the highly anticipated event. The urban music award, which is aimed at rewarding musical excellence and outstanding creativity, will now hold at the New Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Saturday, October 22, 2011. 

This year's edition will, according to the organizers, be anchored by rapper, eLDee da Don and Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic. The event is expected to showcase spectacular performances from the country’s finest artistes.