[1] The ceremony took place on February 21, 2021, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic instead of December 2020, the usual month for the awards.
[2] It was held at the La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort in Ibeju-Lekki The organizers of the event announced TV personality and actress Nancy Isime and comedian Bovi as hosts, this made it the fourth time Bovi will host the event, while Nancy became the first female to host the event for the second time.
[2] The nominees were announced on 4 December 2020 with Fireboy DML leading with nine nominations.
[4] Timaya, alongside rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem received special recognition awards for their impact on the music industry.
The main event also saw Jùjú legend King Sunny Ade inducted into the Headies Hall of Fame.