# The Headies Award for Best R&B Single

The Headies Award for Best R&B Single is an award presented at the Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. It was first presented to Banky W. in 2010.

## Recipients

Best R&B Single :
| Year | Nominees | Result |
| 2023 | "For My Hand" by Burna Boy (featuring Ed Sheeran) | Won |
| 2023 | "Mmadu" by CKay | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Just 4 U" by Dami Oniru | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Red Wine" by Preye | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Hard to Find" by Chike (featuring Flavour) | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Loyal" by Simi featuring Fave | Nominated |
| 2022 | "Essence" by Wizkid (featuring Tems) | Won |
| 2022 | "Baby Riddim" by Fave | Nominated |
| 2022 | "Beggie Beggie" by [[Ayra Starr] (featuring CKay) | Nominated |
| 2022 | "Running (To You)" by Chike (featuring Simi) | Nominated |
| 2022 | "Promise" by Niniola | Nominated |
| 2022 | "Sinner" by Adekunle Gold (featuring Lucky Daye) | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Tattoo" by Fireboy DML | Won |
| 2020 | "Under the Sky" by Praiz | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Duduke" by Simi | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Mad" by Sarz and Wurld | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Bad Influence" by Omah Lay | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Dangerous Love" by Tiwa Savage | Nominated |
| 2019 | "Gimme Love" by Seyi Shay (featuring Runtown) | Won |
| 2019 | "Tipsy" by Odunsi the Engine (featuring Raye) | Nominated |
| 2019 | "Serenade " by Funbi | Nominated |
| 2019 | "Uyo Meyo" by Teni | Nominated |
| 2019 | "Wishes and Butterflies" by Wurld | Nominated |
| 2018 | "Smile for Me" by Simi | Won |
| 2018 | "Tonight" by Nonso Amadi | Nominated |
| 2018 | "Folashade" by Praiz | Nominated |
| 2018 | "Let Me Know" by Maleek Berry | Nominated |
| 2018 | "Romeo & Juliet" by Johnny Drille | Nominated |
| 2018 | "Love You Baby" by Banky W. | Nominated |
| 2016 | "Pray for Me" by Darey (featuring Soweto Gospel Choir) | Won |
| 2016 | "Love Don't Care" by Simi | Nominated |
| 2016 | "Made for You" by Banky W. | Nominated |
| 2016 | "Super Woman" by Wande Coal | Nominated |
| 2016 | "Aduke" by Tjan | Nominated |
| 2016 | "Smile" by Shaydee | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Wish Me Well" by Timi Dakolo | Won |
| 2015 | "Heartbeat" by Praiz | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Baby Daddy" by Iyanya | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Say You Love Me" by Leriq (featuring Wizkid) | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Do the Right Thing" by Cobhams Asuquo (featuring Bez) | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Let Somebody Love You" by 2face Idibia | Won |
| 2014 | "Iyawo Mi" by Timi Dakolo | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Plan B" by Wande Coal | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Don Gordon" by Burna Boy | Nominated |
| 2013 | "Good Good Loving" by Banky W. | Won |
| 2013 | "Don't Let Go" by Capital Femi | Nominated |
| 2013 | "Like to Party" by Burna Boy | Nominated |
| 2013 | "Rich & Famous" by Praiz | Nominated |
| 2013 | "Omote" by Ese Peters | Nominated |
| 2012 | "Soundtrack" by May D | Won |
| 2012 | "Private Trips" by Wande Coal | Nominated |
| 2012 | "That Stupid Song" by Bez (featuring Praiz) | Nominated |
| 2012 | "Nawti" by Olu Maintain | Nominated |
| 2012 | "Love Me (3x)" by Tiwa Savage | Nominated |
| 2011 | "The Way You Are" by Darey | Won |
| 2011 | "Only Me" by 2 Face Idibia | Nominated |
| 2011 | "I Gat Money" by Capital Femi (featuring Eedris Abdulkareem) | Nominated |
| 2011 | "For A Minute" by Waje | Nominated |
| 2011 | "Oyi" (Remix) by Flavour (featuring Tiwa Savage) | Nominated |
| 2010 | "Strong Ting" by Banky W. | Won |
| 2010 | "Never Felt a Love" by Capital Femi | Nominated |
| 2010 | "I Love You" by P-Square | Nominated |
| 2010 | "No Stars" by Darey | Nominated |
| 2010 | "Overkillin" by Djinee | Nominated |

## Category records

Most wins
| Rank | 1st | 2nd |
| Artist | Darey Banky W. | Simi Timi Dakolo 2Face Idibia May D Seyi Shay Burna Boy |
| Total wins | 2 Wins | 1 win |
Most nominations
| Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Artist | Banky W. | Darey Capital Femi Wande Coal | Timi Dakolo 2Face Idibia Simi Burna Boy Praiz Chike |
| Total noms | 4 nominations | 3 nominations | 2 nominations |