The annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards, NEA, finally present their list of nominees for the 2015 edition and it is indeed filled with a few shock entrances this year.
The NEA is an entertainment event that takes place in the United States and focuses on recognizing the many contributions of African Entertainers all over the world.
This year, Olamide, WizKid, Don Jazzy & The Mavins crew lead this year’s award Nominees with Olamide grabbing 8 nominations, The Mavins and Seyi Shay 5 while WizKid and Yemi Alade grab 4 nominations each.
Surprisingly, Woju crooner, Kiss Daniels also makes the cut with 3 nominations of which he has taken to social media to express his joy.
The NEA is set for the 6th of September and the hosts are yet to be announced as last years hosts were Funke Akindele, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi and comedian, Bovi.
Below is a comprehensive list of all the nominations:
Hottest Single of the Year
Woju - Kiss Daniel
Shoki Remix - Lil Kesh, Olamide, Davido
Godwin - Korede Bello
Shake Body - Skales
Dorobucci - Mavins
Ojuelegba - Wizkid
Best New Act to Watch
Lil Kesh
Dija
CDQ
Kiss Daniel
Ayojay
Falz
Korede Bello
Gospel Artist of the year
Obiwon
Eben
Tope Alabi
Nathaniel Bassey
Psalm Ebube
Onos Ariyo
Flo
Indigenous Artist of the Year
Olamide
Pasuma
Phyno
Flavour
MC Galaxy
Jaywon
Best R&B Artist of the Year
Banky W
Seyi Shay
Chidinma
Timi Dakolo
Praiz
Shaydee
Best Pop Artist of the Year
Sean Tizzle
Presh
Davido
Wizkid
Runtown
Burna Boy
Female Artist of the Year
Yemi Alade
Aramide
Seyi Shay
Cynthia Morgan
Dija
Eva
Male Artist of the Year
Olamide
Skales
Flavour
Davido
Wizkid
Patoranking
Best Rap Act of the Year
Olamide
Reminisce
Ice Prince
Phyno
Falz
M.I
Music Producer of the Year
Pheelz
Shizzi
Legendary Beatz
Young John
DJ Coublon
T Spize
Best Music Video of the Year (Director)
IBADAN (QDOT FT OLAMIDE) BY HG2 FILMS
Condo (Ycee ft. Patoranking) - Clarence Peters
Shugga (Eva) - WOLTRK Ent & Radioactiiv
Onye (Waje ft. Tiwa Savage) - Kemi Adetiba
Aww - (Dija) - Unlimited LA
Crazy (Seyi Shay) - Meji Alabi & JM Films
Best Collabo of the Year
Indomie RMX - MASTERKRAFT, CDQ, DAVIDO
SHOKI FT. DAVIDO & OLAMIDE
Badgirl Remix MR. 2KAY FT Seyi Shay & Cynthia Morgan
Collabo - Psquare ft Don Jazzy
Condo - Ycee ft Patoranking
Marry Me - Falz Ft. Yemi Alade
Most Promising Act to Watch
Danagog
Niniola
Tjan
Tonye
Pere Carter
Simi
Sunkanmi
TeeGee Da Unsual
Diaspora Artist of the Year
Bils - USA
Jay Cube - USA
Emmy Gee (SA)
Moelogo (UK)
Stylzz - USA
Lioness (UK)
African Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian)
Eddie Kenzo
Diamond Platinum
SAUTI SOL
Sarkodie
Stoneboy
AKA
Mzvee
Male Disc Jockey of the Year
DJ Spinall - Nigeria
DJ Xclusive - Nigeria
DJ KAYWISE - Nigeria
Dj Neptune - Nigeria
DJ Kenny - ABJ
DJ Tunez - New York
DJ LEGEND - Nigeria
DJ Magic Flowz - Canada
Female Disc Jockey of the Year
DJ Fizzie - Nigeria
DJ Cuppy - Nigeria
DJ Soupamodel - USA
DJ Lambo - Nigeria
Dj Nana - Nigeria
Album of the Year
Baba Hafusa - Reminisce
Thankful - Flavour
Street OT - Olamide
King of Queens - Yemi Alade
AYO - Wizkid
Rich & Famous - Praz
Afrobeat Artist of the Year
Lagbaja
Femi Kuti
Seun Kuti
Tuface
Tony Oladipo Allen
Ara
Best Dance/Live Performance
MC Galaxy
Yemi Alade
Psquare
Omawumi
Wizkid
Olamide
Record Executive of the Year
Emperor Geezy - GworldWide
Tobi Sanni - State of Mind Ent
Howie T - Baseline
Ossy - Achievas
JP - One Nation Records
Mr. Dilly - Eric Manny
OAP of the Year
Gbemi - Beat FM
Tisan Bako - Raypower
Osi Dirisu - BeatFM
Ajebo - Naija FM
Dotun - Cool FM
Omalicha - Rhythm FM
Entertainment Personality of the year
Olisa Adibua
Toyin Lawani
Dbanj
Emmanuel Ikubese
Ehis
Jimmie
Entertainment TV Programme of the Year
Shugga
Return of Jennifer
Gidi Up
Tinsel
Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Project Fame West Africa
Comedy Act of the Year
Helen Paul
Akpororo
Ushbebe
Bovi
Emieka Smith
Still Ringing
Actor of the Year (Nollywood)
Kunle Afolayan (October 1st)
Wole Ojo (Brave)
O.C Ukeje (Secret Room)
Yakubu Mohammed (Dark Closet)
Femi Jacobs (The Meeting)
GabrielAfolayan (Antique)
Actress of the Year (Nollywood)
Rita Dominic (The Meeting)
Weruche Opia (When Love Happens)
Linda Ojiofor (Secret Room)
Ruth Kadiri (Matter Arising)
Joke Silva (Folly)
Kehinde Bankole (October 1)
Film of the Year – Producer (Nollywood)
Invasion 1897
October 1st
Secret Room
Verdict
Antique
The Meeting
Film Director of the Year (Nollywood)
Eneaji Chris (Secret Room)
October 1 (Kunle Afolayan)
The Meeting (Mildred Okwo)
Antique (DJ Tee & Darasen Richards)
Stanlee Ohikhuare (Verdict)
Lowladee (Brave)
Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films)
Obi Emelonye
Zubby Micheal
Ibikunle Oladipo
Jide Kosoko
Adekola Odunlade
Yakubu Mohammed
Actress of the Year (Indigenous Films)
Aborisade Abisola (Temiloluwa ATM)
Faithia Balogun (Iya Alalake)
Halima Fatete (Har da Mijina)
Onyekachukwu Okeke (Olanma)
Ariyike Akinyanju- (Eyinju Eledumare)
Toyi n Aina-Johnson (Alakada)
Film Director of the Year (Indigenous Films)
Olanrewaju Abiodun
Blessing Adejumo
Amechi Ukeje
Niji Akanni
Okey Zubelu
Ugezu j Ugezu
Film of the Year – Producer (Indigenous Films)
Ibaje
Wazo
Eyinju Eledumare
Alakada
Har da Mijina
Onye Ozi
Actor of the Year (Africa)
Majid Michel (Knocking on Heavens Doors)
Adjetey Anang (Devils in the Details)
Gerald Langiri (Fundi-Mentals)
James Gardiner - Shattered Romance
Actress of the Year (Africa)
Terry Pheto
Joselyn Dumas
Sonia Ibrahim
Lydia Forson
Okawa Shaznay
Film of the Year – Producer (Africa)
Shattered Romance
FAR
Devil in the Details
A Letter from Adam
Fundi-Mentals
Film Director of the Year (Africa)
Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Eddie Nartey
Gilbert Agbor
Sam Kessie
Alex Konstantaras
Actor of the Year (Nigeria in Hollywood)
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
David Oyelowo
Hakeem Kae Kazeem
Gbenga Akinnagbe
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Actress of the Year (Nigeria in Hollywood)
Carmen Ejogo
Caroline Chikezie
Enuka Okuma
Adepero Oduye
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