Rapper OdumoduBlvck beat out Shallipopi, Qing Madi, Ayo Maff, and Nasboi to grab the Next Rated award at the 17th Headies Awards. Afrobeats star Davido handed him the trophy and later called him up to say congrats. Davido told him the award has marked success for many top stars like Wizkid and Wande Coal. The rapper joins famous past winners such as Omawumi, Sean Tizzle, Reekado Banks, Rema, Omah Lay, and BNXN.
OdumoduBlvck made history as the first artist to win both Next Rated and Rookie of the Year awards. He first caught attention in 2022 with his song Picanto, which featured Zlatan. Major artists like Olamide, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido have praised his work. His track Declan Rice from his Eziokwu project was played when the soccer star moved to Arsenal. The rapper already launched his new work, The Machine Is Coming, early in 2025 before his upcoming album, The Industry Machine.
OdumoduBlvck made history as the first artist to win both Next Rated and Rookie of the Year awards. He first caught attention in 2022 with his song Picanto, which featured Zlatan. Major artists like Olamide, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido have praised his work. His track Declan Rice from his Eziokwu project was played when the soccer star moved to Arsenal. The rapper already launched his new work, The Machine Is Coming, early in 2025 before his upcoming album, The Industry Machine.
