The 12th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) was held on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the Symphony Space Center, New York.
High-flying Davido went home with 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 Noauh clinched 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.
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: Krisbeatz
· African Male Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Toofan
· African Female Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Becca
· AfroSoca: Machel Montano
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