And for one of the few times that I can remember, the nominations are really on point and I can say a majority of them deserve the nomination and for their categories too.
Topping the list this year is the kid sensation Wizkid, Darey, Dbanj & Duncan Mighty with 3 a piece.
Official Press Release
The Producers of the NEA Awards are pleased to announce the Nominees for the Sixth Annual NEA Awards scheduled for Sunday, September 4th, 2011 at 5:00pm at the Sharp Theater at Symphony Space in New York. This year’s nominees highlight new and young talents that are destined to shape the future of African Entertainment........READ MORE...
In the music categories, Wizkid, Darey, Dbanj and Duncan Mighty lead this year’s pack with three nominations each. Wizkid nabs Hottest Single of the Year, Best New Act of the Year and Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year. Darey is nominated for Best Album of the Year, Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories. Dbanj is nominated for Hottest Single of the Year, Pop/R&B Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year. Duncan Mighty’s nomination includes Best Album of the Year, Hottest Single of the Year and Indigenous Artist of the Year categories. Other artists receiving multiple nominations this year includes Asa, Naeto C, Banky W, MI, Don Jazzy, Ice Prince and Olamide.
The Hottest Single of the year is shaping up to be one of the key categories to watch this year with the songs that dominated the airwaves in the last twelve months. And Best New Act of the year showcases the best and newest talent to enter the game.
The Pan African Artist of the Year features the biggest names in African music scene, Fally Ipupa (DRC), R2Bees (Ghana), Awilo (Congo), Winky D (Zimbabwe), Juliana Kanyomozi (Ugandan) and VIP (Ghana) are all nominated in what is considered the best artist in Africa category.
In the TV and Film categories, MNET’s Tinsel and Jeta Amata’s “Inale” both received four nomination nodes. Tinsel’s Victor Olaotan and Gideon Okeke both received nominations for Best Actor in a TV Series/Reality/Game Show. And Damilola Adegbite and Matilda Obaseki received nominations for Best Actress in a TV Series/Reality/Game Show. Jeta Amata receives nominations for Best Picture and Best Directing in a Film/Short Story for Inale. And the two stars of the movie also nabbed nominations, Caroline Chikezie for Best Actress in a Film/Short Story and Hakeem Kae Kassim for Best Actor in a Film/Short Story.
The Pan African Actor and Actress of the Year categories are quite exciting and feature the who’s who in African Film industry. Ama K. Ambrose, Akofa Asiedu, Nadia Buari, Yvonne Okoro, Jackie Appiah and Yvonne Cherry are all nominated for Best Actress category and Chris Attoh, Senanu Gideon Gbedawo, John Dumelo, Edward Kagutuzi, Majid Michel and Van Vicker are all nominated for Best Actor category.
Voting begins on June 22nd, 2011 at www.nigeriaentawards.com (see complete list below) and ends August 27th, 2011. Winners will be announced at the Award ceremony on September 4th, 2011 at the Sharp Theater at Symphony Space in New York.
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MUSIC:
Album Of The YearAsa – Beautiful Imperfection
Sound Sultan – Back From The Future
Darey – Double Dare
Duncan Mighty – Legacy
MI – MI2
Naeto C – Super C Season
Hottest Single Of The Year
D’Prince – Give It To Me ft. Dbanj
Duncan Mighty – Obianuju
Ice Prince – Oleku ft. Brymo
J-Martins – Jupa
Wizkid – Tease Me
Dbanj – Mr. Endowed Remix ft. Snoop Dogg & Don Jazzy
Best New Act Of The Year
Dr. Sid
Ice Prince
Mo’Cheddah
Tiwa Savage
Waje
Wizkid
Gospel Artist Of The Year
Bouqoi
Frank Edwards
Kenny St. Brown
Lara George
Sinach
Best Pop/R&B Artist Of The Year
Banky W
Darey
Dbanj
Tuface
Waje
Wizkid
Best Rap Act Of The Year
Eva Alordiah
Ice Prince
MI
Naeto C
Ruggedman
Terry Tha Rapman
Music Producer Of The Year
Cobhams
Don Jazzy
Samklef
Sossick
Dokta Frabz
Best International Artist
Asa
JJC
Mo Eazy
Ndu
Nneka
May7ven
Best Music Video Of The Year
Darey – Ba Ni Kidi (Mark Hofmeyr)
Olamide – Eni Duro (DJ Tee)
Omawumi – If You Ask Me (Clarence Peters)
Konga – Kaba Kaba (Akin Alabi)
Bez – More You (Kemi Adetiba)
Dbanj – Mr. Endowed Remix (Sesan)
Most Promising Act To Watch
Olamide
Retta
Vector
Zara
Brymo
Jhybo
Muna
Ketch-Up
Pan-African Artist or Group Of The Year
Awilo
VIP
Winky D
Fally Ipupa
Juliana Kanyomozi
R2Bees
Best US Based Male Artist Of The Year
Cap B
Dami Oloye
Duncan Daniels
Kunzo
Rotimi
T-Money
Best US Based Female Artist Of The Year
Moyeen
Naira
Nnenna Yvonne
Titi Lokei
Tolumide
Zaina
Indigenous Artist Of The Year
Duncan Mighty
Flavour
Solek
9ice
Jah Bless
Jodie
FILM/TV
Best Actor In A Film/Short StoryChet Anekwe – TOBI
Femi Adebayo – JELILI
Odunlade Adekola – EMI NI IRE KAN
Ramsey Noah – A PRIVATE STORM
Hakeem Kae Kassim – INALE
Pascal Atuma – OKOTO THE MESSENGER
Best Actress In A Film/Short Story
Mercy Johnson – HEART OF A WIDOW
Omono Oboli – ANCHOR BABY
Omotola Jalade – IJE
Uche Jumbo – NOLLYWOOD HUSTLERS
Caroline Chikezie – INALE
Genevieve Nnaji – TANGO WITH ME
Best Picture (Producer)
ADESUWA – Lancelot Imaseun
ANCHOR BABY – Lonzo Nzekwe
IJE – Chineze Anyaene
INALE – Jeta Amata
TANGO WITH ME – Mahmood Ali-Balogun
THE MIRROR BOY – Obi Emelonye
Best Actor In TV Series/Reality/Game Show
Kin Lewis – SPIDER
Frank Edoho – WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Uche Sam Anyamele – ABOUT TO WED
Victor Olaotan – TINSEL
Emeka Ossai – CLINIC MATTERS
Gideon Okeke – TINSEL
Best Actress In TV Series/Reality/Game Show
Amanda Ebeye – CITY SISTAS
Damilola Adegbite – TINSEL
Funmi Eko – CITY SISTAS
Missi Molu – NIGERIAN IDOL
Ufuoma Ejenobor – ROYAL ROOTS
Matilda Obaseki – TINSEL
Pan-African Actress Of The Year (Film/Short Story)
Akofa Aiedu
Ama. K. Ambrese
Nadia Buari
Yvonne Okoro
Jackie Appiah
Yvonne cherry
Pan-African Actor Of The Year (Film/Short Story)
Chris Attoh
Edward Kagutuzi
John Dumelo
Chris Attoh
Majid Michael
Van Vicker
Best Directing In A Film/Short Story
Lonzo Nzekwe – ANCHOR BABY
Jeta Amata – INALE
Mahmood Ali-Balogun – TANGO WITH ME
Lancelot Imasuen & Ikechukwu Onyeka – A PRIVATE STORM
IJE
Pascal Atuma – OKOTO THE MESSENGER
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OTHER
Comedian Of The YearCD John (late)
Gandoki
Gordon
Helen Paul
YVONNE ORJI
Daniel-d-humorous
Best World DJ Nominees
DJ AFOO (NEW YORK)
DJ CAISE (NIGERIA)
DJ E COOL (ATLANTA)
DJ JAM JAM (UK)
DJ OBI (BOSTON)
DJ SMOOTH (DC/MD)
DJ TOMMY (NIGERIA)
DJ FLAVA (MALAYSIA)
Entertainment Executive Of The Year
AUDU MAKORI (CHOCOLATE CITY)
BANKY W (EMPIRE MATES ENTERTAINMENT)
DON JAZZY (MO’HITS)
ELDEE (TRYBE RECORDS)
OBI ASIKA (STORM RECORDS)
TONY NWAKALOR (YES MEDIA)
Promoter Of The Year
CIBA ENTERTAINMENT (HOUSTON)
COKOBAR (UK)
STARMIX (UK)
STRONGHOLD (MALAYSIA)
INDUSTRY NITE (LAGOS)
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