The 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards was the 7th edition of the ceremony. The event was held on September 2, 2012 at the

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, New York City. The event was hosted by

Funke Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello (born 24 August 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician and producer.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins ''The Guardian'' Akindele sta ...

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Ayo Makun Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and film director. Born on 19 August 1971, he hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State. He is the host ...

. Winners included Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy and Tineh Tempah.

Awards

Music categories

; Best Album of the Year * ''

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Nneka (singer) Nneka Lucia Egbuna (born 24 December 1980) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. She sings in English, Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin. Early life Nneka Lucia Egbuna was born and raised in Warri, in the Delta State, Nigeria, to a German m ...

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Ice Prince Panshak Henry Zamani (born 30 October 1984) better known as Ice Prince Zamani or just Ice Prince, is a Nigerian rapper, hip hop recording artist and actor. He rose to fame after releasing " Oleku", one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all t ...

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Wizkid Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential Afri ...

* ''The Dreamer''- SDC * ''Beautiful Noise'' -

Timi Dakolo Timi Dakolo (born January 20, 1981) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He emerged winner of the inaugural season of '' Idols West Africa'' in 2007. Accompanying his victory was a recording contract with Sony BMG, in addition to ...

* ''Super Sun'' -

Bez (musician) Emmanuel Bez Idakula, known as Bez (born 10 November 1983), is a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer, working in a genre known as "alternative soul", a hybrid of soul, rock, jazz and R&B. He was featured in ''Pulse'' ...

; Hottest Single of the Year * "Ara" - Brymo * "

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D'banj Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best Af ...

* "Pakurumo" -

* "Damiduro" -

Davido David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...

* "Chop my Money" -

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 ...

* "Roll" - Rayce ; Best New Act of the Year *

Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup voc ...

Brymo Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ (born Olawale Ibrahim Ashimi; 9 May 1986), better known as Brymo, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, stage performer,actor and author. He started recording music in 1999 while in secondary school. He signed a record dea ...

* Bez * May D *

Chidinma Chidinma Ekile (born 2 May 1991), known professionally as Chidinma, is a Nigerian hip-hop turned gospel singer and songwriter. In 2010, she rose to stardom after winning the third season of ''Project Fame West Africa''. Following the release of ...

; Gospel Artist/Group of the Year * Sugun Obe * Tim Godfrey * Eben * Kore * Lara George * Vivien Stephen ; Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year *

Omawumi Omawumi Megbele (born 13 April 1982), known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity She is a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign cal ...

Waje Aituaje Iruobe, known professionally as Waje, which is the first letter from each word from the phrase "Words Aren't Just enough" is a Nigerian singer. She first gained recognition after being featured on the remake of P-Square’s "Omoge Mi". Wa ...

* Wizkid * Capital Femi ; Best Rap Act of the Year * Sauce Kid *

* Vector *

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 ...

* M.I * SDC ; Best Music Producer of the Year *

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 ...

Don Jazzy Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with D'b ...

* Shizzy *

Cobhams Asuquo Cobhams Asuquo ( Efik pronunciation: ) (born January 6, 1981) is a Nigerian musician, producer, and songwriter. In 2005, Asuquo was signed on with Sony ATV London as a songwriter. After working as Head of Audio Productions at a local label, Que ...

* Sarz * Samklef ; Best International Artist * 2Kriss * Kadija Kamara *

Tinie Tempah Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu (born 7 November 1988), better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a British rapper. He has been signed to Parlophone Records since 2009, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group. He created his own entertainment compa ...

* Skepta * Abiade * Tipsy ; Best Music Video of the Year * "Ara" - Brymo (Aje Filmworks) * "Nawti" - Olu Maintain (Kehinde Naomi & Team Nawti) * "She likes It" - Cap B (Adeola Alao) * "My Home" - Nneka (Andy Amadi Okorafor) * "Tete Lo Bere" - Jahbless (DJ Tee) * "Pakurumo" - Wizkid (

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, fil ...

) ; Most Promising Act to Watch *

* Chukky K *

Praiz Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden seas ...

* Aires * Flowssick * Yung6ix * Dammy Krane * Eddie Kim ; Pan African Artist or Group of the Year * HHP * Sarkodie * Vivian Ndoyr * Cabo Snoop * Donaeo * Noni Zondi ; Best US based Artist of the Year * Hoodbilli * Bolade * Awon Boyz * Tolumide * Duncan Daniels * Jay Cube ; Best Indigenous Artist/Group *

Timaya Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. He is fondly called the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayels ...

Flavour N'abania Chinedu Okoli (born 23 November 1983), better known by his stage name Flavour N'abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world ...

* Aduke * 9ice * Bracket * Jahbless ; Best Collabo of the Year * Sheyman Ft eLDee / Skales - "My Money remix" * Saucekid ft

("Carolina") * Brackett ft Wizkid ("Girl") * Bez ft Praiz ("That Stupid Song") * Jeru ft Wizkid ("Familiarity") * Ikechukwu ft Xela ("Bu Lie Oto")

Film categories

; Best Actor in a Film *

Wale Ojo Wale Ojo is a British Nigerian actor. He started as a child actor in television. He subsequently continued acting roles in the UK and Nigeria. He came into prominence in 1995 for his role in '' The Hard Case''. He won the award for Best Actor ...

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Phone Swap ''Phone Swap'' is a 2012 Nigerian romance comedy-drama film written by Kemi Adesoye, directed and produced by Kunle Afolayan. It stars Nse Ikpe Etim, Wale Ojo, Joke Silva, Chika Okpala, Lydia Forson and Afeez Oyetoro. The film was conceived after ...

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Joseph Benjamin (actor) Joseph Benjamin (born 9 November 1976) is a Nigerian actor, model, singer, Voice-over Artist and television presenter mainly known for co-hosting MTN's ''Project Fame'', a talent reality show, and starring in the movies '' Tango With Me'', '' ...

('' Mr. and Mrs.'') *

Chet Anekwe Chet Anekwe is an actor and filmmaker who was born in Nigeria and raised in New York City. His work spans Hollywood, Nollywood and the New York Theater. Filmography Awards and nominations Other awards *1997 AUDELCO award nomine ...

(''Unwanted Guest'') * Hakeem Kae Kazim (''Man on Ground'') *

Ramsey Noah Ramsey Nouah (born Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr.; 19 December 1970) is a Nigerian actor and director. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010 for his performance in the movie '' The Figurine''. He made his direct ...

(''Memories of my Heart'') *

Pascal Atuma Pascal Atuma is a Canadian-Nigerian actor, screenwriter, film producer, director, and CEO/Chairman of TABIC Record Label (a label dedicated to the less privileged but talented in Africa). Pascal was born in Ikwuano Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria ...

(''Who is the Man'') ; Best Actress in a Film *

Uche Jombo Uche Jombo Rodriguez (born December 28, 1979), is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter and film producer. Early life Uche Jombo was born on December 28, 1979, in Abiriba, Abia State, Nigeria. She is a graduate of Mathematics and Statistics fro ...

(''Damaged'') *

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 ...

('' Mr. and Mrs.'') *

(''The Return of Jenifa'') *

Tonto Dike Tonto Charity Dikeh (born 9 June 1985) is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Tonto Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation. In June 2022, Tonto was announced as the deputy governorship ...

(''Private Enemy'') *

Rita Dominic Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha (born 12 July 1975) is a Nigerian actress. In 2012, Rita Dominic won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Early life Rita Dominic is a multiple award-winning Nollywood actress ...

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Shattered (2011 film) ''Shattered'' is a 2011 Kenyan film directed by Gilbert Lukalia with Nollywood actress Rita Dominic as Keziah Njema playing the lead role. It won 2 awards at the 2012 African Movie Academy Awards. Rita Dominic also won the 2012 best actress award ...

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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Omotola Jalade Ekeinde ( ; born Omotola Jalade, 7 February 1978) is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, Ekeinde has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of copies. Omoto ...

('' Ties That Bind'') ; Best Film Director *

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 Nollywo ...

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'') * Tade Ogidan (''Family on Fire'') *

Tunde Kelani Tunde Kelani (born 26 February 1948), popularly known as TK, is a Nigerian filmmaker. In a career spanning more than four decades, TK specialises in producing movies that promote Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and have a root in documentation ...

(''Maami'') * Daniel Ademinokan (''Unwanted Guest'') *

Leila Djansi Leila Afua Djansi (born 1981) is an American and Ghanaian filmmaker who started her film career in the Ghana film industry. Early life Leila Djansi was born Leila Afua Djansi in 1981.Nelmes, Jill; Selbo, Jule''Women Screenwriters: An Internati ...

('' Ties That Bind'') * Akin Omotoso (''Man on Ground'') ; Best Picture * ''The Young Smoker'' * ''Inside Story'' * ''

'' * '' Ties That Bind'' * ''The Return of Jenifa'' * ''Unwanted Guest'' ; Best TV Show * Nigerian Idol * Jacob's Cross * Tinsel * Naija Sings * City Sistas * Big Brother Africa ; Pan African Actor * Kevin Ndege Mamboleo (''Inside Story'') *

Majid Michel Majid Michel (born 22 September 1980) is a Ghanaian actor, model, television personality, evangelist and a humanitarian. He received nominations for ''Best Actor in a Leading Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2 ...

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Somewhere in Africa ''Somewhere in Africa: The Cries of humanity'' is a 2011 Ghanaian Nigerian drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase, starring Majid Michel, Martha Ankomah and Kofi Adjorlolo. It received 7 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards inclu ...

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Van Vicker Joseph van Vicker (born 1 August 1977), better known as Van Vicker, is a Ghanaian actor, movie director and humanitarian. He is the chief executive officer of Sky + Orange production, a film production house. Van Vicker received two nominations ...

(''Paparazzi'') * Chris Attoh (''6 hours to Christmas'') * Edward Kagutuzi ('' The Mirror Boy'') *

John Dumelo John Dumelo (born 3 February 1984) is a Ghanaian actor, farmer and politician. On 1 April 2014 he emerged as the first Ghanaian to hit a million likes on Facebook. His parents are Mr. John Dumelo who was a Civil Engineer and Mrs. Antoinette Dumel ...

('' Ties That Bind'') ; PAn African Actress * Ama K. Abebrese (''Ties That Bind'') *

Yvonne Okoro Chinyere Yvonne Okoro is a Ghanaian Nigerian actress. Born to a Nigerian dad and Ghanaian mother, Yvonne Okoro is of mixed lineage and calls herself an African. Yvonne Okoro is from Koforidua in the Eastern Parts of Ghana. She received Ghana Mo ...

(''Single Six'') *

Juliet Ibrahim Juliet Ibrahim is a Ghanaian actress, film producer and singer of Lebanese, Ghanaian and Liberian descent. She won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards for her role in '' 4 Play''. She has been referred to as ...

(''Crazy Scandal'') * Kudzai Sevenzo (''Playing Warriors'') * Jokate Mwegelo (''Chumo'') * Millicent Makheido (''48'')

Other categories

; World DJ * DJ Humility * DJ Xclusive * DJ Abass * DJ Neptune *

DJ Jimmy Jatt Oluwaforijimi "Jimmy" Adewale Amu (born October 15, 1966), professionally referred to by his stage name DJ Jimmy Jatt, is a Nigerian disc jockey who is revered as one of the pioneering hip hop DJs in Nigeria. He started out his music career as a ...

* DJ Mixmaster Brown * DJ Flava * DJ Dee Money ; Best Comedian * Seyi Law * AY * Julius Agwu * Tee A *

Basketmouth Bright Okpocha (born 14 September 1978 in Lagos State), better known by his stage name Basketmouth, is a Nigerian comedian and actor. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts like ''Basketmouth Uncensored'' across the globe. Basketmouth ...

* Ali Baba ; Best Entertainment Personality * Dbanj * eLDee *

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 ...

* 2Face Idibia *

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 ...

Uti Nwachukwu Uti Nwachukwu (, born 3 August 1982) is a style icon, TV personality, actor and the co-host of the Nigerian show Jara. He is a native of Ndokwa, Aboh Kingdom, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. Early life Uti is the las ...

; Entertainment Promoter * Big Moose Ent * Flytime TV * Town Kries * Industry Nite * Cokobar * Tiwaworks * Posh Hill Ent * Dejavu ; Media Personality *

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 ...

- The Beat 99.9 FM * Adam - Sound City TV * Freeze - Cool FM 96.9 FM * Dolapo Oni - Mnet * Uduak Uduok - Ladybrille * Denrele - Channel O Africa ; Entertainment Executive *

Audu Maikori Audu Maikori (born 13 August 1975 in Kaduna) is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, social activist, public speaker and creative industry expert. He is the co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman of the Chocolate City Group the mother company of le ...

* eLDee * Segun Demuren * Efe Omoregie * Obi Asika * Ayo Shonaiya

References

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