In celebrating its 10th year anniversary, the Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) has expanded its nomination categories and instituted new policy changes on how to distribute its trophies.
The expansion in award categories is more particular in the movie sector, making room for the recognition of more indigenous actors, actresses and film
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HOTTEST SINGLE:
Kiss Daniel – Woju
Lil Kesh – Shoki Remix Ft Olamide & Davido
Mavins – Dorobucci
Wizkid – Ojuelegba
Skales – Shake Body
BEST NEW ACT:
Kiss Daniel
Lil Kesh
Di’ja
CDQ
Ayo Jay
Falz
Korede Bello
INDIGENOUS ARTIST:
Olamide
Pasuma
Phyno
Flavour
Mc Galaxy
MUSIC PRODUCER:
Pheelz
Shizzi
Legendary Beatz
Young John
DJ Coublon
Tspize
BEST RAP ACT:
Olamide
Reminisce
Ice Prince
Phyno
Falz
MI Abaga
MALE ARTIST:
Olamide
Skales
Flavour
Davido
Wizkid
Patoranking
FEMALE ARTIST:
Yemi Alade
Aramide
Seyi Shay
Cynthia Morgan
Dija
Eva Alordiah
BEST POP:
Sean Tizzle
Davido
Wizkid
Runtown
Burna Boy
BEST R&B:
Banky W
Seyi Shay
Chidinma
Timi Dakolo
Praiz
Shaydee
FEMALE DISC JOCKEY:
Dj Frizzie
DJ Cuppy
Dj Soupamodel
Dj Lambo
Dj Nana
MALE DJ:
DJ Spinall
DJ Xclusive
DJ Kaywise
DJ Kenny
DJ Tunez
DJ Magicflowz
AFRICAN ARTIST:
Eddie kenzo
Sauti Sol
Diamond Platnumz
Sarkodie
Stonebwoy
AKA
Mzvee
MOST PROMISING ACT
Danagog
Niniola
Tjan
Tonye
Pere Carter
Simi
Sunkanmi
Teegee
BEST MUSIC VIDEO:
Shuga (Eva) –WOLTRK ENT
HG2 Films – Ibadan ( Qdot ft Olamide)
Clarence Peter – Condo ( Ycee ft Patoranking)
JM Films – Crazy ( Seyi Shay ft. Wizkid)
Kemi Adetiba – Onye ( Waje ft. Tiwa Savage)
Unlimited LA – Aww ( Di’Ja)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Reminisce – Baba Hafusa
Flavour – Thankful
Olamide- Street OT
Yemi Alade – King of Queens
Wizkid – Ayo
Praiz – Rich & Famous
AFROBEAT ARTIST:
Lagbaja
Femi Kuti
Seun Kuti
2baba
Tony Oladipo Allen
Ara
BEST DANCE/LIVE PERFORMER
MC Galazy
Olamide
Yemi Alade
P-Square
Omawumi
Wizkid
BEST COLLABORATION
Marry Me – Falz ft. Yemi Alade & Pose
Condo – Ycee ft. Patoranking
Shoki (Remix) – Lil Kesh ft. Olamide & Davido
Indomie – Masterkraft ft. Olamide & CDQ
Collabo – P-Square ft. Don Jazzy
Bad Girl Special – Mr 2kay ft. Seyi Shay & Cynthia Morgan
BEST GOSPEL ACT
Onos Ariyo
Eben
Tope Alabi
Obiora Obiwon
Nathaniel Bassey
Florocka
Psalm Ebube
Record Executive of the Year
Emperor Geezy – GworldWide
Tobi Sanni – State of Mind Ent
Howie T – Baseline
Ossy – Achievas
JP – One Nation Records
Mr. Dilly – Eric Manny
OAP of the Year
Gbemi – Beat FM
Tisan Bako – Raypower
Osi Dirisu – BeatFM
Ajebo – Naija FM
Dotun – Cool FM
Omalicha – Rhythm FM
Entertainment Personality of the year
Olisa Adibua
Toyin Lawani
Dbanj
Emmanuel Ikubese
Ehis Jimmie
Entertainment TV Programme of the Year
Shugga
Return of Jennifer
Gidi Up
Tinsel
Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Project Fame West Africa
Comedy Act of the Year
Helen Paul
Akpororo
Ushbebe
Bovi
Emieka Smith
Still Ringing
Actor of the Year (Nollywood)
Kunle Afolayan (October 1st)
Wole Ojo (Brave)
O.C Ukeje (Secret Room)
Yakubu Mohammed (Dark Closet)
Femi Jacobs (The Meeting)
GabrielAfolayan (Antique)
Actress of the Year (Nollywood)
Rita Dominic (The Meeting)
Weruche Opia (When Love Happens)
Linda Ojiofor (Secret Room)
Ruth Kadiri (Matter Arising)
Joke Silva (Folly)
Kehinde Bankole (October 1)
Film of the Year – Producer (Nollywood)
Invasion 1897 October 1st
Secret Room
Verdict
Antique
The Meeting
Film Director of the Year (Nollywood)
Eneaji Chris (Secret Room)
October 1 (Kunle Afolayan)
The Meeting (Mildred Okwo)
Antique (DJ Tee & Darasen Richards)
Stanlee Ohikhuare (Verdict)
Lowladee (Brave)
Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films)
Obi Emelonye
Zubby Micheal
Ibikunle Oladipo
Jide Kosoko
Adekola Odunlade
Yakubu Mohammed
Actress of the Year (Indigenous Films)
Aborisade Abisola (Temiloluwa ATM)
Faithia Balogun (Iya Alalake)
Halima Fatete (Har da Mijina)
Onyekachukwu Okeke (Olanma)
Ariyike Akinyanju- (Eyinju Eledumare)
Toyin Aina-Johnson (Alakada)
Film Director of the Year (Indigenous Films)
Olanrewaju Abiodun
Blessing Adejumo
Amechi Ukeje
Niji Akanni
Okey Zubelu
Ugezu j Ugezu
Film of the Year – Producer (Indigenous Films)
Ibaje Wazo
Eyinju Eledumare
Alakada
Har da Mijina
Onye Ozi
Actor of the Year (Africa)
Majid Michel (Knocking on Heavens Doors)
Adjetey Anang (Devils in the Details)
Gerald Langiri (Fundi-Mentals)
James Gardiner – Shattered Romance
Actress of the Year (Africa)
Terry Pheto
Joselyn Dumas
Sonia Ibrahim
Lydia Forson
Okawa Shaznay
Film of the Year – Producer (Africa)
Shattered Romance
FAR
Devil in the Details
A Letter from Adam
Fundi-Mentals
Film Director of the Year (Africa)
Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Eddie Nartey
Gilbert Agbor
Sam Kessie
Alex Konstantaras
Actor of the Year (Nigeria in Hollywood)
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
David Oyelowo
Hakeem Kae Kazeem
Gbenga Akinnagbe
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Actress of the Year (Nigeria in Hollywood)
Carmen Ejogo
Caroline Chikezie
Enuka Okuma
Adepero Oduye…
About NEA
The NEA AWARDS is an annual entertainment award show held in the United States, with the sole purpose of celebrating and recognizing the numerous contributions of entertainers to the African entertainment industry, while at the same time promoting the image and rich culture of Nigeria.
