New York – A glimpse at the long awaited and anticipated NEA Awards, hosted by Nigerian top comedian Julius Agwu and Nollywood actress Funke Akindele. The award ceremony took place at The Sharp Theater, Symphony Space, New York on the 4th of September 2011. The event featured several performances including: Choc Boys M.I, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, R&B singer Samklef, Waje, Doggext , Rotimi, Naira, Moyeen, Ducan Daniels with Zaina. Celebrity guests ‘ Susan Peters & Julia Ibrahim‘ were also spotted at the award show.
A Glimpse at the 6th NEA Awards
Videography by: Komlan (Unkchuck) Degboe
MI, Wiz Kid, Ice Prince, and Ghana’s Jackie Appiah and Chris Attoh were among the winners at the 6th Annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Check out the full list of winners below.
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