The nominees for the 12th annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards have been revealed.
The list includes SA’s very own Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C and Amanda Black. Other acts on the list; Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Davido, Olamide, Jidenna, Runtow and Tekno to mention a few.
The award ceremony will take lace on 03 September in New York City.
Here all the nominees:
Best Africa Male Artist:
Casper Nyovest [SA] Stonebwoy [GH] Diamond Platnumz [TZ] Sarkodie [GH] Eddie Kenzo [UG] Sauti Sol [KQ] Nasty C [SA] Toofan [TG]
Best Single:
Wizkid – Come closer ft Drake
Phyno – Fada Fada ft Olamide
Davido – IF
Tekno – Pana
Psquare – Bank alert
Olamide – Who you epp
Mr Eazi – Leg over
Runtown – Mad over you
Best Music Producer:
DJ Soupamodel
Kriz Beatz
Masterkraft
Spellz
Young D
Sarz
Legendury Beatz
Young John
Most Promising:
Deshinor
Gabzy
Ike Chucks
Moelogo
Nonso AmadiOdunsi
Best Disc Jockey:
DJ Jimmy Jatt
DJ Neptune
DJ Humility
DJ TTB
DJ Spinall
DJ Prince
DJ Xclusive
DJ Consequence
Best Africa Female Artist [Non-Nigerian]:
Amanda Black [SA] Victoria Kimani [KQ] Becca [GH] Vanessa Mdee [TZ] Butera Knowless [RW] Sheeban Karungi [UG] Efya [GH] Queen Vee [ZIM]
Best Diaspora Disc Jockey:
DJ Dee Money
DJ Femsta
DJ GQ Mike
DJ EL G
DJ Tunez
DJ Cuppy
DJ Ecool
DJ Afoo
Best DJ Non-Nigerian/African:
DJ Lebbie (SL)
DJ Mensah (GH)
DJ Bossman (LIB)
DJ Joe Mfalme (KQ)
DJ Slick Stuart & Roja (UG)
DJ Vyrusky (GH)
Best Afro Soca Artist:
Fay-Ann Lyons
Machel Montano
Melly Rose
Olatunji Yearwood
Skinny Fabulous
Teddyson Johnson
Best Dancehall:
Burna Boy
Cynthia Morgan
Ketchup
Harrysong
Patoranking
Timaya
Best Afropop Male Artist:
Davido
Mr Eazi
Kiss Daniel
Runtown
Tekno
Wizkid
Best Afropop Female Artist:
Omawumi
Niniola
Seyi Shay
Simi
Tiwa Savage
Yemi Alade
Best New Act:
Tjan
Dremo
Dotman
Mayorkun
Sugarboy
Zoro
Best Rap Act:
Falz
Ice Prince
Mz Kiss
Olamide
Phyno
Skales
Best Album:
Adekunle Gold – Gold
MC Galaxy – MMM
Falz & Simi – Chemistry
Olamide – Glory
Kiss Daniel – New Era
Phyno – The Playmaker
Mr Eazi – Life Is Eazi
Davido – Son Of Mercy
Best Diaspora:
Wale
Rotimi
Ayo Jay
Bils
Jidenna
Jaycube
Wurld
Tinnie Tempah
Black Excellence
Best Inspiration:
Cobhams Asuquo
Frank Edwards
Nathaniel Bassey
Sinach
Timi Dakolo
Waje
Best Indigenous:
9ice
Adekunle Gold
CDQ
Flavor
Olamide
Phyno
Best Music Video:
Aduke – Tjan [DIR: Kemi Adetiba] All Over – Tiwa Savage [DIR: Patrick Ellis] Bank Alert – Psquare [DIR: CP] Come Closer – Wizkid [DIR: Daps] IF – Davido [DIR: Q] YOLO – Seyi Shay [DIR: Maji Alabi]
Best Collabo:
Come Closer – Wizkid Ft Drake
Iskaba – Wande Coal FT DJ Tunez
Ko Funny – CDQ FT Davido
Only Girl – Adekunle Gold FT Moelogo
Temper – Skales FT Burna Boy
Up To Something – Iyanya FT Don Jazzy & Dr Sid
Best Entertainment Executive:
Don Jazzy [Mavin] Idris Olorunnimbe [The Temple Company] Emperor Geezy [GWW] Paul O [Upfront & Personal] E-Money [Five Star] Tobi Sanni Daniel [State Of Mind] Adetoro Fawoshere [Right Entertainment] Dbanj [Cream Platform]
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