Headies 2026: Best R&B Album Nominees Revealed
Headies 2026 Best R&B Album: Meet the Nominees The race for Best R&B Album at the 2026 Headies Awards is officially underway, celebrating some of the most soulful, expressive, and sonically impressive projects from Nigeria’s R&B scene. This year’s nominees are: Kunmie — Before We Became Strangers FOLA — catharsis Qing Madi — I Am […] The post Headies 2026: Best R&B Album Nominees Revealed appeared first on tooXclusive.
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Headies 2026 Best R&B Album: Meet the Nominees
The race for Best R&B Album at the 2026 Headies Awards is officially underway, celebrating some of the most soulful, expressive, and sonically impressive projects from Nigeria’s R&B scene.
This year’s nominees are:
- Kunmie — Before We Became Strangers
- FOLA — catharsis
- Qing Madi — I Am The Blueprint
- Tems — Love Is A Kingdom
- Tay Iwar — Reflection Station
- Tiwa Savage — This One Is Personal
The category highlights the diversity and evolution of Nigerian R&B, with each nominated project offering a unique blend of emotion, storytelling, and musical creativity.
From Tems’ global influence and soulful artistry to Tiwa Savage’s veteran excellence, Tay Iwar’s atmospheric sound, and the fresh perspectives brought by Kunmie, FOLA, and Qing Madi, this year’s nominees represent different generations and styles shaping the genre.
As Nigerian R&B continues to gain more recognition both locally and internationally, the Best R&B Album category celebrates the artists pushing boundaries and creating timeless sounds.
With the awards ceremony approaching, fans are already debating which project deserves to take home the trophy.
Who are you rooting for to win Best R&B Album at the 2026 Headies?
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