The 2010

Nigeria Entertainment Awards The Nigerian Entertainment Awards were established in New York City in January 2006. The awards recognize the contributions of African entertainers with a special focus on Nigerians. Ceremonies * 2006 Nigeria Entertainment Awards * 2007 Nigeria ...

was the 5th edition of the ceremony and was held on 18 September 2010. The event took place at BMCC Tribeca Performing Art Center, New York City. Omawumi and Dagrin led the nomination list with 5 and 4 awards respectively.

Awards

; Best Album of the Year *Mushin 2 Mohits -

Wande Coal Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Early life Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolar ...

*CEO- Da Grin *Wonder Woman - Omawumi *Unstoppable - Tuface ; Hottest Single of the Year *"Kondo" - Da Grin *"Kokoroko" - Kefee ft. timaya *"Omoba" - D Prince *"Free Madness" - Terry G *"Bad" - Wande Coal ; Best New Act of the Year *

Jaywon Oluwajuwonlo Iledare (born 6 June 1986), professionally known as Jaywon, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer, producer and actor (army of the thieves). Following his departure from Kennis Music, he founded the Next World Music record l ...

*D'Prince *

Jesse Jagz Jesse Garba Abaga (born 10 August 1984), known professionally as Jesse Jagz, is a Nigerian rapper, record producer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Chocolate City in 2010 and released his debut studio album ''Jag of All Tradez'' that ...

*Lami *Omawumi ; Gospel Artist of the Year *Kenny Saint Brown *Kefee *Bouqui *Lara George *Kore ; Indigenous Artist of the Year *Asa *Nneka *

9ice 9ice, born Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande (born 17 January 1980), is a Nigerian musician, songwriter and dancer. He is known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music as well as his proverbial lyrics and unique style of deliv ...

*Pasuma *Jesse King ; Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year *

Banky W Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician. Early life Olubankole Wellington was born in the ...

*Chuddy K *Omawumi *

P-Square P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment) In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...

; Best Rap Act of the Year *Jesse Jagz *Modenine *M.I. *Da’Grin *Naeto C ; Best Soul/Neo Soul Act of the Year *Tuface *Lami *Eva Alordiah *Nneka *Toba Gold ; Best Collaboration with Vocals *"Born Champion" - Pype ft. Dagrin, Vector, Naeto C, Sasha & GT *"Kokoroko" - Kefee ft Timaya *"E No Easy" - P-Square ft J Martins *"Nobody" - Tuface ft M.I. *"Thank God" - DaGrin ft Omawumi ; Best International Artist *Wale *Keno *JJC *Kas *Moeazy ; Music Producer of the Year * Don Jazzy *So Sick *J. Sleek *Dokta Frabz *Cobhams ; Best International Producer of the Year *Kid Konnect *Dogmites *JJC *Mictunes ; Best Male Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director) *"One day" - eLDee (eLDee) *"Fall in Love" - Dbanj (Sesan) *"Implication" - Tuface (unknown) *"Lagos Party" - Banky W (Kemi Adetiba) *"E no easy" - P Square ft. J. Martins (Jude Okoye) ; Best Female Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director) *"You know it" - Goldie (

Clarence Peters Clarence Abiodun Peters (born 27 July 1978) is a Nigerian music video director, filmmaker and cinematographer. He is the founder and CEO of Capital Dream Pictures, a production company that specialises in the realms of the performing arts, fi ...

) *"Today na Today"- Omawumi (

Kemi Adetiba Kemi Adetiba (born 8 January 1980) is a Nigerian filmmaker, television director and music video director, whose works have appeared on Channel O, MTV Base, Sound City TV, BET and Netflix. Education Kemi holds bachelor's degree in law fro ...

) *"If u want Me" - Mocheddah (Clarence Peters) *"Know- Lami (Brandon) *"Kokoroko" - Kefee ft. Timaya (Wudland) ; Best Actor in a Film/Short Story * Ramsey Noauh - '' Guilty Pleasures (2009 film)'' *

Jim Iyke James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke (born 25 September 1976), is a Nigerian actor and one of the stars of the movie ''Last Flight to Abuja'' alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Hakeem Kae-Kazim. Early life and education H ...

- ''The Shepherd'' / ''Dream Maker'' *Femi Adebayo - ''Ifederu'' *

Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot'' (born Desmond Oluwashola Elliot; 4 February 1974)'' is a Nigerian director, and politician He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elec ...

- ''Before the Light'' *Kayode Akinbayo - ''Bi a ti ko'' ; Best Actress in a Film/Short Story *

Nse Ikpe Etim Nse Ikpe-Etim (born 21 October 1974) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in ''Reloaded''. She was nominated for '' Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in ...

– '' Reloaded (2009 film)'' *

Ini Edo Iniobong Edo Ekim (born 23 April 1982) is a Nigerian actress. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant. In 2014, Miss I ...

- ''Native Son'' *

Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji (; born on 3 May 1979) is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award. In 2011, she was honoured as a ...

- ''

Silent Scandals ''Silent Scandals'' is a 2009 Nigerian romantic drama film written and produced by Vivian Ejike and directed by T.K. Falope, It stars Genevieve Nnaji, Majid Michel, Chelsea Eze, Uche Jombo and Ebele Okaro-Onyiuke. Chelsea Eze won the ''Most Prom ...

'' * Stephanie Okereke -''Nnenda'' * Omotola Jalade - ''Deepest of Dreams'' ; Best Film (Director) *''

The Figurine ''The Figurine: Araromire'' is a 2009 Nigerian supernatural suspense thriller film written by Kemi Adesoye, produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan, who also stars in the film as one of the main protagonists. It also stars Ramsey Nouah and Omoni ...

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Kunle Afolayan Kunle Afolayan (born 30 September 1975) is a Nigerian actor, producer and director. He is widely credited for elevating the quality of Nollywood movies though larger budgets, shooting on 35mm, releasing in cinemas, and improving cliché Nollyw ...

*'' Guilty Pleasures (2009 film)'' - Daniel Adenimokan and

*''Nnenda'' - Izu Ojukwu *''

'' - T.K. Falope *''Behind a Smile'' - Frank Rajah Arase ; Best Actress in TV Series/Reality/Game Show *

- ''Guinness Ultimate Survivor'' (Celebrity edition) *

Bimbo Akintola Bimbo Akintola (born 5 May 1970) is a Nigerian actress. Early life and education Akintola was born on 5 May 1970 to a father from Oyo State and a mother from Edo State. She studied at Maryland Convent Private School in Lagos State. She proc ...

- ''Circle of 3'' *

Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall (born 19 July 1971), is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie ''Stronger than Pain''. Early lif ...

- ''Circle of 3'' * Damilola Adegbite - ''Tinsel'' * Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi - ''Tinsel'' ; Best Actor in TV Series/Reality/Game Show * Frank Edohor - ''Who wants to be a Millionaire'' * Kayode Peters - ''Flat Mates'' * Gideon Okeke - ''Tinsel'' ; Best On-Screen Personality (People's Choice Awards) *Denrele *Ill *Andre blaze *Dorisha brick George *Adaure Achumba ; Best TV Series/Reality Show/ Game Show *''Half Sisters'' *''Circle 3'' *''Tinsel'' *Star Quest'' *''Gulder Ultimate Search'' International Event of the Year (Promoter) * Thisday Music Festival * UK Naija Carnival * Arise Fashion Week New York * Ovation Red Carol * Miss Nigeria in America ; Best World DJ *DJ DeeMoney *DJ MightyMike *DJ Vinny *DJ Stramborrella *DJ Ike *DJ Xclusive ; Best Radio Personality * Rhythm 93.7 FM - Ik (Wild Child) * The Beat 99.9 FM -

Toolz Tolu Oniru, popularly known as Toolz, is a Nigerian radio personality, talk show host, and presenter. She is best known for hosting ''The Midday Show'' on The Beat 99.9 FM. Early life Toolz was born in London on 6 July 1983. She had her primary ...

*Top Radio - Tosyn Buknor * The Beat 99.9 FM - Olisa Adibua *Inspiration fm - Dan Foster ; Best Comedian *Seyi Law *Wale Gate *Jedi *AY *I Go Die ; Fashion Designer of the Year *Deola Sagoe *Alvins *Momo couture *Adebayo jones *Ouch! ; Entertainment Personality of the Year *Nduka Obiagbena *Cecil Hammond *Keke and D1 * Dele Momodu * Obi Asika ; Most Promising Act to Watch *Chuddy K *D'Prince *

Eva Alordiah Elohor Eva Alordiah (born 13 August 1989), better known as Eva Alordiah or simply Eva, is a Nigerian rapper, entertainer, make-up artist, fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is considered one of the best female rappers in Nigeria. Since her ...

*Femi Adeyinka *Mo'Cheddah

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