Aint no party like a Lagos party…especially when it's in NYC! The 5th annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards took place this past Saturday at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City. From the show to the after party it was nonstop entertainment. Despite the somewhat amateurish production and late start to the evening, the awards show did not disappoint. Nneka never came (okay that was disappointing) however the mostly domestic Nigerian entertainers that did perform displayed fantastic showmanship, talent and style. There was a tremendous sense of community at the NEA's, as if a whole family reunion was picked up from Lagos and shipped to NYC on Arik Airlines.
The highlights of the show were performances by Best New Act winner Jesse Jagz, Best Rap Act winner M.I., Best Neo-Soul winner 2 Face and Gospel Artist of the Year winner Lara George. Omawumi brought great energy to the show and won two awards herself. See a full list of winners below.
NEA 2010 Award Winners:
BEST NEW ACT OF THE YEAR
Jesse Jagz
GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Lara George
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/
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
The Figurine – Kunle Afolayan
INTERNATIONAL EVENT OF THE YEAR (TO A PROMOTER)
Arise Fashion Week New York
ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Keke and D1
BEST ACTRESS IN TV SERIES/REALITY/GAME SHOW
Genevieve Nnaji – Guinness Ultimate Survivor-Celebrity edition
BEST COLLABORATION WITH VOCALS
Kefee ft Timaya
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
MOST PROMISING ACT TO WATCH
Mocheddah
INDIGENOUS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Nneka
HOTTEST SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Terry G – Free Madness
BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR
DaGrin (late) – C.E.O
BEST WORLD DJ
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