The 10th annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards has just presented its list of its nominees. This year’s nomination announcement was powered by social media in partnership with Nigerian radio stations BeatFM99.9 and RaypowerFM. Nigeria’s most celebrated international award ceremony is held annually in New York City and is scheduled for Sept. 6. The nominating event took place in August in Lagos, Nigeria.
The NEA awards is an established institution in the Nigeria entertainment industry that focuses on recognizing the talent in the industry. The NEA is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, with support from Right Entertainment, Mtech Communications, BeatFM and AfroMusic Pop Channel.
Photos by Solwazi Afi Olusola
This year’s categories and nominees are listed below.
Hottest Single of the Year:
“Woju,” Kiss Daniel
“Shoki Remix,” Lil Kesh, Olamide and Davido
“Godwin,” Korede Bello
“Shake Body,” Skales
“Dorobucci,” Mavins
“Ojuelegba,” Wizkid
Best New Act to Watch:
Lil Kesh
Dija
CDQ
Kiss Daniel
Ayojay
Falz
Korede Bello
Indigenous Artist of the Year:
Olamide
Pasuma
Phyno
Flavour
MC Galaxy
Jaywon
Best R&B Artist of the Year:
Banky W
Seyi Shay
Chidinma
Timi Dakolo
Praiz
Shaydee
Best Pop Artist of the Year:
Sean Tizzle
Presh
Davido
Wizkid
Runtown
Burna Boy
Female Artist of the Year:
Yemi Alade
Aramide
Seyi Shay
Cynthia Morgan
Dija
Eva
Male Artist of the Year:
Olamide
Skales
Flavour
Davido
Wizkid
Patoranking
Best Rap Act of the Year:
Olamide
Reminisce
Ice Prince
Phyno
Falz
M.I
Most Promising Act to Watch:
Danagog
Niniola
Tjan
Tonye
Pere Carter
Simi
Sunkanmi
TeeGee Da Unsual
African Artist of the Year (non-Nigerian):
Eddie Kenzo
Diamond Platinum
SAUTI SOL
Sarkodie
Stoneboy
AKA
Mzvee
Male Disc Jockey of the Year:
DJ Spinall, Nigeria
DJ Xclusive, Nigeria
DJ KAYWISE, Nigeria
DJ Neptune, Nigeria
DJ Kenny, Ivory Coast
DJ Tunez, United States
DJ LEGEND, Nigeria
DJ Magic Flowz, Canada