Nigeria, June 20 -- The Headies Awards is facing backlash after organisers confirm it will hold its 18th edition on October 25 in Toronto, Canada.

The announcement was made on Monday, June 15, by Ayo Animashaun, founder and Executive Producer of The Headies and CEO of Smooth Promotions and Hip TV. According to him, the ceremony will take place in Toronto while a live watch party and selected award presentations will be held simultaneously in Lagos.

"The first thing is that we're going to Toronto for the 18th Headies. The second thing is that we're not leaving Nigeria behind. We're going to have a watch party and a watch show between Toronto and Lagos. For the first time, we're also having a training and investment summit," Animashaun s...