The 12th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) was held on Saturday at the Symphony Space Center in New York. It was indeed a night of entertainment and reward for the big achievers in the Nigerian entertainment industry including music, film, TV, Radio and so many other categories.
High-flying Davido took home two awards for Hottest Single of the Year (IF) and Afropop Male Act of the Year.
His protege, Mayorkun also took home an award for Best New Act.
Street king Olamide took home the award for Album of The Year (The Glory).
In the Film/TV category, Ramsey Nouah took home the Best Actor for his role in ’76’ while Funke Akindele took home the award for Best Actress for her role in ‘A Trip to Jamaica’.
Present at the event were top industry acts like Davido, Olamide, Seyi Shay, DJ Self, Young Paris, Barbee, Gbenro Ajibade, Dremo, Korto Davies, Sheyman, ID Cabasa, DJ Enimoney, Danagog, Dotman and so much more.
See full list of winners below:
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: Patoranking
Best Collabo of the Year: Iskaba – Wande Coal & DJ Tunez
Best Music Video of the Year (Director): Yolo – Seyi Shay (Dir: Meji Alabi)
Best New Act: 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: Krizbeatz
African Male Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Toofan
African Female Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Becca
AfroSoca: Machel Montano
FILM/TV CATEGORIES
Best Actor: Ramsey Nouah (76)
Best Actress: Funke Akindele (A Trip to Jamaica)
Supporting Actor: AY (A Trip to Jamaica)
Supporting Actress: Kehinde Bankole (The Dinner)
Film Director: Steve Gukas (93 Days)
Best Picture: 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: DJ Prince
Diaspora Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Phemstar (U.S.)
Africa Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Slick Stuart & Roja (UG)
Entertainment Executive of the Year: Tobi Sanni Daniel
OAP of the Year: Big Tak (Urban FM)
TV Presenter : Seyitan (The Sauce)
Best Comedy Act: Woli Arole & Asiri
Photographer: Kelechi Amadi
- DJ Baddo – All Of Me Remix ft John Legend [AuDio]
- Mr. Charis – All Back ft Zouwrah [AuDio]
- Dj Kamol – Crazy Gyration ft Skailey Normal [AuDio]
- Yung6ix – I Pray ft Oritse Femi [AuDio]
- DJ Enimoney – Shaku Shaku Therapy [MixTape]
- Kolasoul – All Of Me [AuDio]
- Victony, Don Toliver & Rema – Soweto
- Iyanya – Credit ft Don Jazzy [AuDio]
- Big C – Obimo ft Starface [AuDio]
- CKay – Emiliana
- Da Ilegal – One Time
- Dj Sjs – Gospel Worship [MixTape]