The
winners of the 8th annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards were
announced in New York at the NYU Skirball Center of the performing
Arts.
The
860-seat theater was full to capacity as tickets were sold out hours to the
show; New York was definitely ready to see what this year’s awards would serve
up and the show did not disappoint. Guests and nominees began to arrive to walk
the red carpet at about 6pm, and the show kicked off at about 8pm. In
attendance were Olamide aka ‘Baddo’, Iyanya (Kukere Master), Sean Tizzle, Dammy
Krane, Phyno, Emma Nyra, Ajebutter, Ayo Jay, Niyiola to mention a few. Representing
for Nollywood were Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Ebbey Bassey, and Gbenro from
Tinsel. Also in attendance were Akpororo, Elenu, and Ajebo representing for the
comedians. Other industry members present were Matthew Ohio of Industry Nite,
Ubi Franklin manager of MMMG label.
