Winners Emerge at 6th NEA New York

New York – Contrary to attendees expectations, most of the advertised special guests did not attend the 6th Annual Nigeria Entertainment Award which held in New York recently. However, the duo of Funke Akindele (Jenifa) and seasoned comic Julius Agwu ensured great value at the sold out event. The tail end stage appearance of MI was a thrilling climax to the Award night.

The premiere of the Return of Jenifa, a sequel to Funke Akindele’s blockbuster movie; Jenifa, formed part of the highlights of the weekend activities which also included an entertainment seminar, Africa diaspora picnic and after award parties.

Ghana’s Jackie Appiah and Chris Attoh were among the winners at the 6th Annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Chris and Jackie won Best Pan-African Actor and Best Pan-African Actress respectively.

Full list of winners:

Music
Album – MI2 (MI)
International Artist – Nneka
Music Video – DJ Tee
New Act – Wiz Kid
Pop/R&B – Waje
Rapper – MI
US Female – Naira
US Male – Rotimi
Gospel – Lara George
Hottest Single – Oleku (Ice Prince)
Indigenous Artist – Duncan Mighty
Most Promising – Jhybo
Music Producer – Sam Klef
Pan African Artist – Fally Ipupa

Film
Actor in Film – Ramsey Noauh
Actor in TV – Frank Edoho (Who wants to be a Millionaire)
Actress in Film – Omoni Oboli
Actress in TV – Dami Adegbite (Tinsel)
Directing in Film – Lancelot
Best Picture – Inale (Jeta Amata)
Pan African Actor – Chris Attoh
Pan African Actress – Jackie Appiah

Others
World DJ – DJ Obi
Comedian – Gordon

Photos by Julie Van-Lare. Additional reports by Kemi Ogunkola.  A Trendy Africa (New York) Media Production

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