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The 5th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) took place in New York over the weekend and was hosted by by Naija’s top diva Omawumi. Omawumi was a true wonder woman, as she hosted, performed, and also scooped up 2 awards. She did a beauitful job of hosting the award show, and kept the crowd very lively.
In addition to Omawumi’s great hosting, Lara George, Jesse Jagz, Tolumide, 2face and Jaywon put up outstanding performances.
All in all, it was a beautifully event. Here are the list of winners:
2010 NEA Award:
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
Omawumi on the red carpet
Jesse Jags & MI being interviewed by Harriet of AfroGist
KidKonnect & MI
Lola Savage & Guests
Art Quake on stage
Lara George Killing Her Stage Performance
Jesse Jagz on stage
X.O Senavoe
Uduak Of LadyBrille Blogazine
Omawumi & MI dance on stage
2face giving an acceptance speech
Guests at the NEAs
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Nice pics!! MI needs to switch up the style small sha
lol. dude is modelling for kiddie cardigan and bow tie designers.
Amazing coverage. Aint none other did it like Jaguda at this years NEA's!!!!
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Ari, GREAT JOB!
Thank you very much
Awwwwww.
Ari b'anyi!!! Imelu ofuma!! Very proud of you!!!
MI looks so cute and cuddly. LOL.
Thank you Madam… next time when I say let's go, u'll hop on the bus with me
Interesting… MI and Jesse are sha short peeps
i don't understand it..NIGERIAN entertainment awards hosted in NEW YORK? ookkay then!