Young Paris and Olamide at the NEAs.
Davido and Olamide Were the Big Winners at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards
Check out the full list of winners and highlights from the 2017 NEAs.
The 12th edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards went down over the weekend in New York City.
<p>Singer <strong>Emma Nyra</strong> was the host of the awards event which was held at the Symphony Space Peter Sharp Theater. <u></u></p><p><strong>Olamide</strong> and <strong></strong><strong>Davido</strong> were the big winners this year at the NEAs, as they both took home multiple awards each. </p><p>Olamide won <strong>Best Album</strong> for <em>Glory</em> and <strong></strong><strong>Best Rap Act</strong>, while Davido won<strong> Best Afropop Male Artist of the Year</strong> and <strong>Hottest Single of the Year</strong> for "If". Olamide also offered another highlight of the night as he performed to close out the show. </p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><p>The NEAs were attended by many notable names including Seyi Shay, Young Paris, Dremo, Sheyman, ID Cabasa, DJ Enimoney, Danagog, Dotman, D12, and many others. </p><p>Check out the full list of winners and some highlights from the night below.</p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcAQ2W1Ba6_/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=7&wp=673#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4053.89%7D" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); margin: 1px 1px 12px; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: none; display: block; padding: 0px;"></iframe> <script async="" defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></div><p><br></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcANHzPBK9R/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=7&wp=673#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A4059.3400000000006%7D" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="1040" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); margin: 1px 1px 12px; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: none; display: block; padding: 0px;"></iframe> <script async="" defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></div><p><br></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb-f8iMhscy/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=7&wp=673#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A4064.585%7D" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); margin: 1px 1px 12px; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: none; display: block; padding: 0px;"></iframe> <script async="" defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></div><p><br></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb9p3VUhQvw/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=7&wp=673#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A6969.465%7D" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="892" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); margin: 1px 1px 12px; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: none; display: block; padding: 0px;"></iframe> <script async="" defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></div><h2>MUSIC CATEGORIES<u></u><u></u></h2><p>Album of the Year: Glory (Olamide)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Hottest Single of the Year: If (Davido)<u></u><u></u></p><p>AfroPop Male Artist of the Year: Davido<u></u><u></u></p><p>AfroPop Female Artist of the Year: Seyi Shay<u></u><u></u></p><p>Rap Act of the Year: Olamide<u></u><u></u></p><p>Dancehall Artist: Patoranking<u></u><u></u></p><p>Best Collabo of the Year: Iskaba – Wande Coal & DJ Tunez<u></u><u></u></p><p>Best Music Video of the Year (Director): Yolo- Seyi Shay (Dir: Meji Alabi)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Best New Act: Mayorkun<u></u><u></u></p><p>Indigenous Artist of the Year: Phyno<u></u><u></u></p><p>Diaspora Artist of the Year: Jidenna<u></u><u></u></p><p>Inspirational Artist of the Year: Sinach<u></u><u></u></p><p>Most Promising Act to Watch: Deshinor<u></u><u></u></p><p>Music Producer of the Year: Krisbeatz<u></u><u></u></p><p>African Male Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Toofan<u></u><u></u></p><p>African Female Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian): Becca<u></u><u></u></p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script></p><p>AfroSoca: Machel Montano<u></u><u></u></p><h2>FILM/TV CATEGORIES<u></u><u></u></h2><p>Best Actor: Ransey Noauh (76)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Best Actress: Funke Akindele (A Trip to Jamaica)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Supporting Actor: AY (A Trip to Jamaica)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Supporting Actress: Kehinde Bankole (The Dinner)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Film Director: Steve Gukas (93 Days)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Best Picture: The Wedding Party<u></u><u></u></p><p>Best Lead Role in TV: Oreka Godis (Our Best Friend's Wedding)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Best Lead Role in Film (Non-Nigerian / Africa): Korto Davies<u></u><u></u></p><p>Best TV Show: Big Brother Naija<u></u><u></u></p><h2>OTHER CATEGORIES:<u></u><u></u></h2><p>Best Disc Jockey: DJ Prince<u></u><u></u></p><p>Diaspora Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Phemstar (U.S.)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Africa Disc Jockey of the Year: DJ Slick Stuat & Roja (UG)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Entertainment Executive of the Year: Tobi Sanni Daniel<u></u><u></u></p><p>OAP of the Year: Big Tak (Urban FM)<u></u><u></u></p><p>TV Presenter: Seyitan (The Sauce)<u></u><u></u></p><p>Best Comedy Act: Woli Arole & Asiri<u></u><u></u></p><p>Photographer: Kelechi Amadi<u></u><u></u></p>
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