Nigeria Entertainment Awards

Nigeria Entertainment Awards
Nigeria Entertainment Awards
First awarded	January 14, 2006; 18 years ago
Website	http://www.neaawards.org

The Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) were established in New York City in January 2006. The awards recognize the contributions of African entertainers with a special focus on Nigerians.

Ceremonies

2006-2008 NEA Awards

2006 NEA Awards

The first edition was held at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland, College Park on July 28, 2006 and was hosted by comedian Michael Blackson. The event featured performances by Sauce Kid, Sammy Okposo, and Mike Okri. Tuface Idibia and Banky W were amongst the winners of the first edition.

2007 NEA Awards

The second edition was held at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City in June 2007 and was hosted by comedian Julius Agwu. The 2007 edition featured performances by Banky W, Iceberg Slim, Blak Jesus, and Mike Aremu.

Winners

Best album of the year – Grass 2 Grace (Tuface Idibia)
Hottest single of the year – "Why Me" (Dbanj)
Best new act of the year – Tosin Martin
Indigenous musician of the year – Lagbaja
Best collabo of the year – P Square & Weird Mc (Bizzy Body Remix)
Best afro pop act of the year – Dbanj
Gospel artist of the year – Sammy Okposo
Neo afrobeat artist of the year – Femi Kuti
Best international album of the year – Return Of The King by eLDee
Best international single of the year – "Capable" (Banky)
Best international producer of the year – Mic Tunes
Best international gospel choir rccg – Jesus House, DC
Music producer of the year – Don Jazzy
Battle of U.S. Based DJS – DJ Zimo
U.S. Based entertainment promoter of the year – Big Moose Entertainment
Athlete of the year – Obafemi Martins
Fashion designer of the year Nigerian – Fabrics & Fashion
Funniest comedian of the year – Julius Agwu
Best international actor – Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Best international actress – Adetoro Makinde
Nollywood best actor – Ramsey Nouah (Dangerous Twins)
Nollywood best actress – Stella Damasus Aboderin (Dangerous Twins)
Nollywood best director – Tade Ogidan (Dangerous Twins)

2008 NEA Awards

The third edition was held at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City in June 2008 and was hosted by actor Raz Adoti (Amistad) and Tatiana from the 2007 season of Big Brother Africa. The 2007 edition featured performances by Dekunle Fuji and Tosin Martin. The event also featured Ramsey Noah and supermodel Oluchi's presentation of the Best Actor Award to actor Olu Jacobs.

Winners

Best Album of the Year: ASA by Asa
Hottest Single of the Year: "Yahooze" by Olu Maintain
Best New Act of the Year: TY Bello
Best Afro Pop Act of the Year: 9ice
Best Gospel Act of the Year: Dekunle Fuji
Music Producer of the Year: Dr Frabs
Best Music Video of the Year: "Do Me" by P Square
Best International Single of the Year: "Spray Me Money" Remix by Oladele ft. Eldee
Best International Album of the Year: Chapter XIII by Keno
Best International Producer of the Year: T Money
Best International Music Video of the Year: "Wetin Man Go Do" by Amplifyd Crew
International Event of the Year (presented to a promoter): NRC Reunion
Best World DJ: DJ Humility
Best Comedian: Basorge
Best Film: Blessed Among Women
Best Actor: Olu Jacobs
Best Actress: Kate Henshaw
U.S Based Promoter of the Year: Tribe X Entertainment

2009-present NEA Awards

2009 NEA Awards

In 2009, the fourth edition of the NEA Awards was held at Howard University's Cramton Auditorium in DC. The event was hosted by comedian Basorge and co-hosted by actresses Omoni Oboli and Ebbe Bassey. The event also featured performances by YQ, Midnight Crew, Toba Gold, Bigiano and J Martins.

Winners

Best album of the year – Entertainer (D’Banj)
Hottest single of the year – "Good Or Bad" (J Martins)
Best new act of the year – M.I.
Gospel artist of the year – Midnight Crew
Music producer of the year – ID Cabasa
Best rapper – M.I.
Best music video of year – Not The Girl (Darey)
Best international artist – Iceberg Slim
Indigenous artist of the year – 9ICE
Best international producer of the year – Dapo Torimiro
Event of the year – This day/Arise NY fashion week by This day
Best world DJ – DJ Neptune
Best comedian – I Go Die
Best actor – Jim Ikye
Best actress – Funke Akindele

2010 NEA Awards

The 2010 edition was held at the third edition was also held on September 18, 2011 at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York and was hosted by Singer Omawumi. The event featured performances by Lara George, Jesse Jagz, Omawumi, MI and Tuface Idibia. Lara George, Jesse Jagz, Omawumi, MI and Tuface Idibia also all received awards at this ceremony.

Winners

Best album of the year – CEO (DaGrin)
Hottest single of the year – "Free Madness" (Terry G)
Best new act of the year – Jesse Jagz
Gospel artist of the year – Lara George
Most promising act to watch – Mocheddah
Indigenous artist of the year – Nneka
Best pop/R&B artist of the year – Omawumi
Best rap act of the year – M.I.
Best soul/neo soul act of the year – Tuface
Music producer of the year – J. Sleek
Best male music video of the year (artist & director) – "Implication" (Tuface) Godfather
Best female music video of the year (artist & director) – "Today Na Today" (Omawumi) Kemi Adetiba
Best actor in a film/short story – Jim Iyke (The Shepherd / Dream Maker)
Best actress in a film/short story – Nse Ikpe-Etim (Reloaded)
Best director – Kunle Afolayan (The Figurine)
International event of the year (to a promoter) – Arise Fashion Week New York
Entertainment personality of the year – Keke and D1
Best actress in a TV series/reality/game show – Genevieve Nnaji (Guinness Ultimate Survivor Celebrity Edition)
Best collaboration with vocals – "Kefee" ft. Time
Best international artist – Wale
Best international producer of the year – Kid Konnect
Best actor in TV series/reality/game show – Gideon Okeke
Best on screen personality (people’s choice award) – Denrele
Best TV series/reality show/game show – Tinsel
Best radio personality – Olisa Adibua
Best comedian – A.Y
Best world DJ – DJ Xclusive

2011 NEA Awards

The seventh edition was held on September 2, 2011 at the Symphony Space Sharp Theater in New York and was hosted by comedian Julius Agwu and actress Funke Akindele (aka "Jenifa"). The event featured performances by Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Waje, Sound Sultan, Sam Klef and MI. Lara George, Ice Prince, Waje, Sam Klef and MI all took home awards at this ceremony.

Winners

Album of the year – MI2 (MI)
Hottest Single of the Year – "Oleku" (Ice Prince)
Best New Act of the Year – Wizkid
Gospel Artist of the Year – Lara George
Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year – Waje
Best Rap Act of The Year – M.I
Music Producer of The Year – Samklef
Best International Artist – Nneka
Best Music Video of the Year – "Eni Duro" (Olamide) – DJ Tee
Most Promising Act to Watch – Jhybo
Entertainment Executive of the Year – Audu Maikori (Chocolate City)
Indigenous Artist of the Year – Duncan Mighty
Pan African Artist or Group of the Year – Fally Ipupa
Best US-based Male Artist of the Year – Rotimi
Best US-based Female Artist of the Year – Naira
Best Actor in a Film/Short Story – Ramsey Nouah (A Private Storm)
Best Actress in a Film/Short Story – Omoni Oboli (Anchor Baby)
Best Picture (Producer) – Inale (Jeta Amata)
Best Directing in a Film/Short Story – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen/Ikechukwu Onyeka (A Private Storm)
Best Actor in TV Series/Reality/Game Show – Frank Edoho (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire)
Best Actress in TV Series/Reality/Game Show – Damilola Adegbite (Tinsel)
Pan African Actress of the Year (Film/Short Story) – Jackie Appiah
Pan African Actor of the Year (Film/Short Story) – Chris Attoh
Comedian of the Year – Gordon
Best World DJ – DJ Obi (Boston)
Entertainment Promoter of the Year – Tiwaworks (Atlanta, USA)

2012 NEA Awards

The seventh edition was held on September 2, 2012 at the New York University Skirball Performing Arts Center in New York and was hosted by AY the comedian and actress Funke Akindele (aka "Jenifa"). The event featured performances by Brymo, Seyi Shay, Ice Prince, Vector, Waje, Banky W., Skales, WizKid. Appearances were made by Don Jazzy, Davido, Vivian Ndour, D'Prince, Sarkodie, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Uche Jumbo, Susan Peters, and Juliet Ibrahim.

Winners

Best Album of the Year Superstar – Wizkid
Hottest single of the year – "Dami Duro", Davido
Best New Act of the year - Davido
Gospel artist/group of the year - Tim Godfrey
Best pop/r&b artist of the year - Wizkid
Best rap act of the year - Vector
Music producer of the year - Don Jazzy
Best international artist - Tinie Tempah
Best music video of the year – "Nawti" (Olu Maintain)
Most promising act to watch – Eva
Pan African artist or group of the year – Vivian Ndour
Best US based artist of the year – Awon Boyz
Best indigenous artist/group -Flavour
Best collabo of the year - "Sauce Kid" ft. Davido (Carolina)
Best actor (film) – Wale Ojo (Phone Swap)
Best actress (film) – Funke Akindele (Troj)
Best picture – Phone Swap
Best TV Show – Big Brother Africa
Best film director – Kunle Afolayan (Phone Swap)
Pan African actor – Majid Michel (Somewhere in Africa)
Pan African actress - Yvonne Okoro (Single Six)
World DJ – Jimmy Jatt (Nigeria)
Entertainment Executive of the year – Eldee

2013 NEA winners

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Winners

Best Album of the Year: YBNL – Olamide
Hottest Single of the Year: "Kukere" – Iyanya
Best New Act of the Year: Burna Boy
Gospel Artist/Group of the Year: Sammy Okposo
Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year: Davido
Best Rap Act of the Year: Ice Prince
Music Producer of the Year: Spellz
Music Video of the Year: Ghetto – "Shank" (Patrick Ellis)
Most Promising Male Act to Watch: Endia
Most Promising Female Act to Watch: Emma Nyra
Eastern African Artiste or Group of the Year: Navio
Western African Artiste or Group of the Year: Sarkodie
Southern African Artist or Group of the Year: Zahara
Best International Artiste: JJC Skillz
Best Indigenous Artiste/Group: Olamide
Best Collaboration: Ghost Mode – Phyno ft. Olamide
Best Lead Actor in Film: OC Ukeje (Alan Poza)
Best Lead Actress in a Film: Rita Dominic (The Meeting)
Best Supporting Actor in a Film: Ali Nuhu (Blood and Henna)
Best Supporting Actress in a Film: Tunde Aladese (Confusion Na Wa)
Best Film Director: Tunde Kelani (Maami)
Best Picture (Film Producer): Last Flight to Abuja (Obi Emelonye)
Best TV Show: Big Brother Africa
Best Pan African Actor: John Dumelo (Letters to My Mother)
Best Pan African Actress: Nadia Buari (Single & Married)
Best World DJ: DJ Bayo (UK)
Best Comedian: Basketmouth
Best Entertainment Promoter: Coko Bar
Best Radio/TV Personality: Freeze of CoolFM
Best TV Personality: Labi Layori
Best Entertainment Blog: NotJustOk
Best Entertainment Executive: Ubi Franklin
Best International Actor: Dayo Okeniyi
Best International Actress: Hope Olaide Wilson

2014 NEA Awards

The 9th year the Nigeria Entertainment Awards celebrated and honored members of the Nigerian entertainment industry in New York, at the NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts. Performances included those of Wande Coal, Praiz, Oritsefemi, the 'Sekem' master MCGalaxy, and the crowd pleaser ShattaWale. Also on stage were Patoranking, who performed his popular song "Girlie O", and Skales with his new single "Shake Body".

Hosts for the night Bovi and Funke Akindele kept the audience entertained with jokes, while Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi worked the audience by interacting and asking questions to keep them engaged and even more involved in the show than in years past.

Winners

Music categories

Best Album of the Year - Baddest Boy Ever Liveth (Olamide)
Hottest Single of the Year - "Pull Over" (Kcee ft. Wizkid) / "Aye" (Davido) (tie)
Best New Act of the Year - Patoranking
Gospel Artist of the Year - Frank Edwards
Indigenous Artist of the Year - Oritshe Femi
Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year - Tiwa Savage
Female Artist of the Year - Tiwa Savage
Male Artist of the Year - Davido
Best Rap Act of the Year - Ice Prince
Music Producer of the Year - Del B
Best Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director) - "Rands & Naira" (Emmy Gee & Nick)
Best Collaboration - "Gallardo" (Runtown Ft. Davido)
Most Promising Act to Watch - Ayo Jay
Diaspora Artist of the Year - L.A.X
African Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian) - Shatta Wale

Film categories

Best Actor in a Lead Role - Tope Tedela (A Mile from Home)
Best Supporting Actor - Yomi Fash Lanso (Omo Elemosho)
Best Actress in a Lead Role - Funke Akindele in Agnetta (O'Mpa)
Best Supporting Actress - Genevieve Nnaji (Half of a Yellow Sun)
Best Director - Desmond Elliott (Finding Mercy)
Best Picture - Half of a Yellow Sun

Other categories

Entertainment Personality of the Year - Denrele Edun (Channel O)
Entertainment Executive of the Year - E Money (Five Star Music)
Best OAP - Yaw (Wazobia FM)
Funniest Comedian of the Year - Bovi and baske mouth tie
World DJ - DJ Spinall
Best entertainment blog - Bella Naija ...

2015 NEA Awards

The 10th edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards was held on Sunday, the 6 September 2015 at the NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts, New York. Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro and Chocolate City artist, Ice Prince, anchored the successful event.

The sold-out event was attended by many celebrities, including Pasuma, Jerry Wonder, Kevin Lyttle, Fally Ipupa, DJ Abass, Juliet Ibrahim, DJ Cuppy, Sunkanmi, Ayojay, Emma Nyra, Bimbo Thomas, Ruth Kadiri, Destiny Amaka, Sonia Ibrahim, Chiney Ogwumike, Gbenro Ajibade, Jimmie, Maria Okan, Swanky Jerry, Mimi Onalaja, Tjan, and Toby Grey.

Performances included those by Yemi Alade, Praiz, MC Galaxy, Eddie Kenzo, Sheyman, Jaywon, Niniola, Mr. 2Kay, KAVHS, and Simi.

The show also had some industry business executives in attendance, such as Howie T (Baseline Records), Ayo Shonaiya, Jason Oshiokpekhai (Delta Airlines), Kobi Brew-Hammond (Arik Air), Dan Petruzzi (OkayPlayer), Abiola Oke (OkayAfrica), Chetachi Nwoga (Chibase), Jason Kpana (Tidal), Briant Biggs (Roc Nation), Roslin Ilori (Mtech), and Suilemana (Right Ent).

Also in attendance were prominent Nigerians from politicians to businessmen, including Hon. Demola Seriki, Comrad Timi Frank, Chief Terry Wayas, and Bankole Omishore.

Winners

Music categories

Album of the Year: Thankful (Flavour)
Hottest Single of the Year: "Ojuelegba" (Wizkid)
Male Artist of the Year: Wizkid
Best Best Music Pro Of the Year: Fredoo Perry
Female Artist of the Year: Yemi Alade
Best Pop Artist of the Year: Davido
Rap Act of the Year: Olamide
Best R&B Artist of the Year: Praiz
Best Collaboration of the Year: "Bad Girl Special" Remix (Mr. 2 Kay)
Best Dance Live Performance: MC Galaxy
Best Music Video of the Year (Director): "Unlimited LA"
Best New Act to Watch: Kiss Daniel
Indigenous Artist of the Year: Pasuma
Diaspora Artist of the Year: Styleez
Gospel Artist of the Year: Tope Alabi
Most Promising Act to Watch: Simi
Music Producer of the Year: Shizzi
African Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Eddie Kenzo
Afrobeat Artist of the Year: 2face Idibia

Film/TV categories

Actor of the Year (indigenous films): Adekola Odunlade
Actor of the Year (Nollywood): Gabriel Afolayan
Actress of the Year (indigenous films): Toyin Aimakhu Johnson
Actress of the Year (Nollywood): Ruth Kadri
Actress of the Year (Nigeria in Hollywood): Adepero Oduye
Actor of the Year (Nigeria in Hollywood): Chiwetel Ejiofor
Actor of the Year (Africa): Majid Michel
Actress of the Year (Africa): Sonia Ibrahim
Film Director of the Year (indigenous films): Olanrewaju Abiodun
Film Director of the Year (Nollywood): Kunle Afolayan (October 1)
Film Director of the Year (Africa): Alex Konstantaras
Film of the Year (indigenous films): Alakada
Film of the Year (producer, Nollywood): October 1
Film of the Year (producer, Africa): Shattered Romance

Other categories

Female Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Cuppy
Male Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Kaywise
Entertainment Executive of the Year: Tobi Sanni
Entertainment Personality of the Year: Jimmy
Entertainment TV Programme of the Year: Jenifas Diary
OAP of the Year: Dotun (Cool FM)
Comedy Act of the Year: Bovi

2016 NEA Awards

The 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards is the 11th edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Hosted by Richard Mofe Damijo and Ebbe Bassey, the event was held on September 4 at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City, U.S.

Winners

Music categories

Album of the Year: Eyan Mayweather (Olamide)
Hottest Single of the Year: "Mama" (Kizz Daniel)
Song of the Year: "Pick Up" (Adekunle Gold)
Afropop Artist of the Year: Kizz Daniel
R&B Artist of the Year: Seyi Shay
Rap Artist of the Year: Olamide
Gospel of the Year: Frank Edwards
Dancehall Artist of the Year: Ketchup
Indigenous Artist of the Year: Flavour
Alternative Artist of the Year: Aramide
Best New Act to Watch: Adekunle Gold
Most Promising Act to Watch: Mr. Eazi
Diaspora Artist of the Year: Ayojay
Best Collaboration of the Year: "My Woman, My Everything" Patoranking ft Wande Coal
Best Live Performance of the Year: 2Baba
Best Music Video of the Year (Director): "Unlimited LA" Emergency (Dbanj)
Africa Male Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Shatta Wale
Africa Female Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Efya
Music Producer of the Year: Masterkraft

Film/TV categories

Lead Actor of the Year: Joseph Benjamin (Rebecca)
Lead Actress of the Year: Fathia Balogun (Ishanna)
Supporting Actor in a Film: Sambasa Nzeribe (A Soldier's Story)
Supporting Actress in a Film: Osas Ighodaro (Gbomo Gbomo Express)
Film Director of the Year: Frankie Ogar (A Soldier's Story)
Best Picture of the Year: Ishanna
Best Short Film of the Year: Bloody Taxi (Folasakin Iwajomo)
Best Actor of the Year (TV): Folarin Falana (Jenifa's Diary)
Best Actress of the Year (TV): Abimbola Craig – (Skinny Girl in Transit)
TV Show of the Year: Skinny Girl in Transit
Actor of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Abraham Attah (Beast of No Nation)
Actress of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Nuong Faalong (Freetown)
Best Picture of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Beast of No Nation

Other categories

Female Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Mystelle
Male Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Gravpop
Disc Jockey Collaboration of the Year: DJ Kaywise ft. Oritse Femi – "Warn Dem"
Disc Jockey of the Year (Non-Nigerian): DJ Gravpop DJ Slick Stuart & Roja
Music Executive of the Year: Don Jazzy (Mavin Records)
OAP of the Year: Tisan Jeremiah Bako (Raypower FM)
TV Presenter of the Year (Lifestyle): Daala (Ovation)
Comedy Act of the Year: Basketmouth
Fashion Model of the Year: Mayowa Nicholas
Online Comedy Act of the Year: Emmanuella

2017 NEA Awards

The 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards is the 12th edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Hosted by Singer Emma Nyra, the event was held on November 25 at the Symphony Space Peter Sharp Theater in New York City. The show featured performances by Olamide aka Baddo and also in attendance was Superstar Davido and his protege Mayorkun. Also in attendance were many notable names including Seyi Shay, Young Paris, Dremo, Sheyman, ID Cabasa, DJ Enimoney, Danagog, Dotman, D12, and many others.^[2]

Winners

Music categories

Album of the Year: Glory (Olamide)
Hottest Single of the Year: If (Davido)
AfroPop Male Artist of the Year: Davido
AfroPop Female Artist of the Year: Seyi Shay
Rap Act of the Year: Olamide
Dancehall Artist of the Year: Patoranking
Best Collabo of the Year: Iskaba (Wande Coal & DJ Tunez)
Best Music Video of the Year (Director): Meji Alabi (Yolo, Seyi Shay)
Best New Act of the Year: Mayorkun
Indigenous Artist of the Year: Phyno
Diaspora Artist of the Year: Jidenna
Inspirational Artist of the Year: Sinach
Most Promising Act to Watch: Deshinor
Music Producer of the Year: Krisbeatz
African Male Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Toofan
African Female Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Becca

Film/TV categories

Best Actor of the Year: Ransey Noauh (76)
Best Actress of the Year: Funke Akindele (A Trip to Jamaica)
Supporting Actor of the Year: AY (A Trip to Jamaica)
Supporting Actress of the Year: Kehinde Bankole (The Dinner)
Film Director of the Year: Steve Gukas (93 Days)
Best Picture of the Year: The Wedding Party
Best Lead Role in TV: Oreka Godis (Our Best Friend's Wedding)
Best Lead Role in Film (Non-Nigerian / Africa): Korto Davies
Best TV Show: Big Brother Naija

Other categories

Best Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Prince
Diaspora Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Phemstar (U.S.)
Africa Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Slick Stuat & Roja (UG)
Entertainment Executive of the Year: Tobi Sanni Daniel
OAP of the Year: Big Tak (Urban FM)
TV Presenter of the Year: Seyitan (The Sauce)
Best Comedy Act of the Year: Woli Arole & Asiri
Photographer of the Year: Kelechi Amadi

2018 NEA Awards

The 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards was originally scheduled to take place outside of the U.S. for the first time in Johannesburg, South Africa in November 2018 was cancelled due to escalated cases of Xenophobia.

Executive team

Current Executive Producers:

Tope Esan
Cosmas Collins
Azeem Jolasun

Previous Executive Producers:

Linda Ofukeme (2006-2006)
Joy Tongo (2006-2008)
Belinda Nosegbe (2006-2008)
Seun Tagh (2006-2009)
Dolapo OA (2006-2009)
Martin Fayomi (2006-2015)

References

^ "NEA Winners". Bella Naija. September 2, 2013. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
^ https://www.okayafrica.com/nigeria-entertainment-awards-winners/

External links

http://www.neaawards.com

[1] "NEA Winners". Bella Naija. September 2, 2013. Retrieved April 21, 2014.

[2] ttps://www.okayafrica.com/nigeria-entertainment-awards-winners/

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