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Winners
Olamide, Olamide, Best Rap Act, Best Rap Act, OlamideEyan Mayweather, Olamide, Best Album of the Year, Best Album of the Year, Seyi Shay, Seyi Shay, R&B Artist of the Year, R&B Artist of the Year, Masterkraft, Masterkraft, Music Producer of the Year, Music Producer of the Year, Kiss DanielMama, Kiss Daniel, Hottest Single of the Year, Hottest Single of the Year, Frank Edwards, Frank Edwards, Gospel Artist, Gospel Artist, Kiss Daniel, Kiss Daniel, Afropop Artist of the Year, Afropop Artist of the Year, Flavour N'abania, Flavour N'abania, Indigenous Artist of the Year, Indigenous Artist of the Year, Aramide, Aramide, Alternative Artist of the Year, Alternative Artist of the Year, Shatta Wale, Shatta Wale, African Male Artist of the Year (Non Nigerian), African Male Artist of the Year (Non Nigerian), Nuong FaalongFreetown, Nuong Faalong, Best Actress (Non Nigerian), Best Actress (Non Nigerian), Cary FukunagaBeasts of No Nation, Cary Fukunaga, Best Picture (Non Nigerian), Best Picture (Non Nigerian), Ketchup, Ketchup, Dancehall Artist of the Year, Dancehall Artist of the Year, Abraham AttahBeasts of No Nation, Abraham Attah, Award for Best Actor (Non Nigerian), Award for Best Actor (Non Nigerian), Folasakin IwajomoBlood Taxi, Folasakin Iwajomo, Best Short film of the year, Best Short film of the year, Efya, Efya, African Female Artist (Non Nigerian), African Female Artist (Non Nigerian), Ayo Jay, Ayo Jay, Nigeria Entertainment Award for Diaspora Artist of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Award for Diaspora Artist of the Year, PatorankingMy Woman My Everything (Feat Wande Coal), Patoranking, Best Collaboration, Best Collaboration, Sambasa NzeribeA Soldier's Story, Sambasa Nzeribe, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Adekunle Gold, Adekunle Gold, Best New Act of the Year, Best New Act of the Year, Wale, Wale, Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best International Artist, Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best International Artist
The Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) were established in New York City in January 2006 to serve the growing African population in North America. It recognizing the contributions of African entertainers to the entertainment industry. The event aims to promoting the image and culture of Nigeria. This has increased the awareness of a new edgy style of African entertainment that has helped promote Nigerian acts to the world.
The following are the current categories as of 2016.
Musical categories
Best Album of the Year
Hottest Single of the Year
Best New act of the Year
Gospel Artist of the year
Indigenous Artist of the Year
Best Pop/R&B artist of the Year
Female Artist of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Best Rap Act of the Year
Music Producer of the Year
Best Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director)
Best Collaboration
Most Promising Act to Watch
Diaspora Artist of the Year
African Male Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian)
African Female Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian)
Film categories
Best Supporting Actor
Best Actress in a Lead Role
Best Supporting Actress
Best Director of the Year
Best Picture of the Year
Best Short Film of the Year
Best Actor of the Year (TV)
Best Actress of the Year(TV)
TV Show of the Year
Actor of the Year (Non-Nigerian)
Actress of the Year (Non-Nigerian)
Best Picture (Non-Nigerian)
Other categories
Entertainment Personality of the Year
Entertainment Executive of the Year
Best OAP
Funniest Comedian of Year
Disk Jockey of the Year (Male)
Disk Jockey of the Year (Female)
Disk Jockey Collaboration of the Year
Disk Jockey of the Year (Non-Nigerian)
TV Presenter of the Year (Lifestyle)
Fashion Model of the Year
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 – Eldee (Return Of The King)
Best international single of the year – "Capable" (Banky)
Best international producer of the year – Mic Tunes
Best international gospel choir rccg – Jesus House, DC
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 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 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
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.
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.
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
World DJ - DJ Spinall
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
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
