The African Entertainment Awards USA (also referred to as AEAUSA), an annual event consisting of mostly music awards.
History
The event is composed of 30 categories (22 music & 8 non-music) and the 1st edition of the African Entertainment Awards was held on 31 October 2015, at the Mary Burch Theater Newark, New Jersey, with host; Comrade Fatso, and Hassan Oliver. The
5th AEAUSA Awards was held on October 19, 2019, at
New Jersey Institute of Technology
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with co-host Eric Omondi, and
Anita Fabiola, as it honors African excellence and its pioneers at the ceremony.
Ceremonies
Controversy
In 2020,
Laycon
Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba (born 8 November 1993), known professionally as Laycon, is a Nigerian media personality, rapper, singer and songwriter. He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5 and currently the youth ambassad ...
won Best New Artist in all of Africa, and was celebrated by his fans on social media. In 2019,
Eddy Kenzo
Edrisah Musuuza, known professionally as Eddy Kenzo, is a Grammy Nominated Ugandan singer and music executive who is a founder and a member of Big Talent Entertainment. He received international attention after the release of his 2014 single, " ...
won Best African Entertainer Of The Year, which was received with controversy criticizing the fairness of the award. In 2017,
Yemi Alade
Yemi Eberechi Alade (born 13 March 1989), is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. She won the ''Peak Talent Show'' in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single "Johnny" in 2014. S ...
won big, and left fans debating about her alleged rivalry with songwriter and actress
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 ...
, on "Who's Mama Africa".
Performering act(s)
Award categories
The following are the present categories:
Music categories
*Best Male Artist
*Best Female Artist
*Best Hip Hop Artist
*Hottest Group
*Best Collaboration
*Best Video
*Entertainer of the Year
*Best Gospel Artist
*Best Local Dancer/Group
*Best Promoter
*Best Local DJ
*Best Francophone Artist
*Best Palop Male Artist
*Best Palop Female Artist
*Best Upcoming Artist
*Single of the Year
*Best Local Artist
*Best Male Artist – Central/West Africa
*Best Male Artist – East/South/North Africa
*Best Female Artist – Central/West Africa
*Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa
*Best Dancehall Artist
Other categories
*Best African Talent/Artist Managers
*Local Model of the Year
*Fashion Designer of the Year (also known as Best Local Fashion Designer)
*Best African Comedian
*Best Host
*Best Blogger/Influencer
*Local Athlete of the Year
*Community Award
*Best video
African Entertainment Awards (Canada)
In 2011, the African Entertainment Awards (Canada) were founded by Nigerian Social Entrepreneur
Kunle Adewale to recognize the African-Canadian entertainment industry.
Despite the similarity in name, the two award ceremonies are unrelated.
References
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Awards established in 2015
American music awards