It was held at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on 4 September 2022.
Wizkid lead nominations with ten,[2] Tems and Ayra Starr with eight each.
Nominees were announced on 24 May 2022, ahead of the main event which was held at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, on 2 July 2022.
[4] On 25 June 2022, the executive held the first-ever Headies Brunch, titled "Unveiling The First Ever Global Awards For Afrobeats Music".
[5] with music from SPINALL, Major League Djz, Pius Gallery and Pheelz.