Nigerian media mogul, Ayo Animashaun, has revealed that organising the 14th edition of the Headies award was difficult.
Due to the prevailing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, this awards billed to hold today, would be its first-ever virtual event.
Ayo Animashaun revealed this on his social media page while sharing the experience of hosting the music award amid the pandemic.
“Six months ago, we had to live by the saying that the show must go on; it has been very interesting, but I must also say that it had been very difficult, but we enjoyed the experience. Today is the D-Day for The Headies but I will like to share the experience.
“I cannot wait to see how it pans out; this is the first time we are not going to have a live audience. Everybody is going to watch at home on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Zoom and HipTv.
“I hope you enjoy the experience because we put in so much and we went through the highest level of COVID-19 compliance and regulation that you can ever think of. We have done COVID-19 test for every single person that you would find in the hall.
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“Artistes will perform and go; we pre-recorded very exciting performances as well, including some red carpet moments. What you are going to see on TV will be a hybrid of what we pre-recorded and live event. We would have a few of the nominees in the house; people would come from their rooms to collect their awards and leave. Some of the presenters will come from their rooms, present the award and leave to continue to watch the show from their rooms or homes.
“We all have to be responsible about COVID so that we can kick COVID out. I am looking forward to the show like you guys are and I hope you have a good show.”
The award show which is aimed at rewarding excellence in the Nigerian music and creative industry for its 14th edition reviewed songs from July 2019 to September 2020.
