NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY SHUTS DOWN NYC AT THE 8TH ANNUAL NEA AWARDS

The winners of the 8^th 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.

LIST OF NOMINEES FOR NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2013

The 2013 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) has been scheduled to take place on September 1 in New York City. Meanwhile, organizers held a Nominee Announcement event in Lagos, at Euphoria nightclub. Voting begins online on June 28th.

FULL LIST OF NOMINEES

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Timaya Upgrade – Timaya


OBO – Davido


YBNL – Olamide


Empire Mates State of Mind – EME


Son of A Carpenter – Brymo


R&Bw – Banky W

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Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA), Announces Nomination Categories; Expands Award Categories To East, West And Southern Africa

Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) begins calling on all members of the entertainment industry to submit their work for consideration; and all fans and supporters to vote for their favorite entertainers in the 2013 edition of the NEA Awards.

Keeping in line with what has come to be the tradition of the past three years, the 2013 NEA Awards nominees will be announced at the annual Nomination Gala, scheduled to hold on May 30th in Lagos, Nigeria. The Nomination Gala is an opportunity for all nominees to celebrate their nomination in Lagos, surrounded by their fellow colleagues, members of the overall industry and well wishers, before the main award ceremony here in New York City.