Airtel Reveals Reason For Sponsoring 15th Annual Headies Awards

Telecommunications company Airtel Nigeria says its dedication to the creative sector guided its sponsorship of the 15th annual Headies Music Awards.

Airtel Nigeria said that it would keep helping bright Nigerians in the creative sector reach their full potential.

In a statement released on Friday in Lagos, the company's Chief Commercial Officer, Godfrey Efeurhobo, they said they will also support bright Nigerians in the creative sector to reach their full potential, according to NAN.

He claimed that the Headies, which will take place on September 4 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, United States, remained a significant and well-known award platform.

“The company is passionate about talented Nigerians and will always go the extra mile to support credible platforms that will help surface, recognise, and celebrate talented artistes.

“Airtel plays a crucial role in the Nigerian music industry and we will continue to play that role because we believe talented Nigerians deserve all the support and accolades.

“We join in celebrating all the nominees even as we are rooting for all talented Nigerians,” he said.

The "Album of the Year Category" at this year's The Headies Awards will be sponsored by Airtel.

Brymo (9:Esan), Ayra Star (19 and Dangerous), Olamide (Carpe Diem), Femi Kuti, and Made Kuti (Legacy Plus) are among the nominees in this category.

Wizkid (Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition) and Basket Mouth are two more (Ayabasi).