New York -The TRIBECA arts center was a beehive of activities recently as African entertainers and enthusiasts arrived to witness what can best be described as one of the best organized NEA awards thus far. The 5th NEA featured Singer, Omawumi who imposed a twist of comedy to her performance while guests applauded to her professional renditions.
According to a report by amebor.com; “Omawumi who won two awards on the night was tailor made to be the host – she brought the audience back to life with her grace and humor, at moments when the audiences seemed uninterested due to technical hiccups”.
Gospel singer Lara George, Tuface and rapper Jesse Jagz’s respective performances drew huge applause from the cheering audience. Other awardees of the evening included Jim Iyke, Kunle Afolayan and DJ Jesse Jagz.
AWARDEE’s
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
DJ Xclusive
by Julie Van-Lare for Trendy Africa New York. Trendy Africa is an official media Partner to the 5th NEA, New York.
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