The 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards was the 8th edition of the ceremony. It was held at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York and hosted by Basketmouth.[1][2][3][4][5]
| 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 1, 2013 |
| Location | Skirball Center for the Performing Arts New York, United States |
| Hosted by | Basketmouth |
Award winners
editMusic categories
editBest Album of the Year
edit- Upgrade - Timaya
- Omo Baba Olowo - Davido
- YBNL – Olamide
- Empire Mates State of Mind - EME
- The Son of a Kapenta - Brymo
- R&BW - Banky W
Hottest Single of the Year
edit- "Kukere" - Iyanya
- "This Year" - Jaywon
- "Kokoma" - K9
- "Limpopo" - Kcee
- "Beat of Life (Samba)" - Sarz featuring Wizkid
Best New Act of the Year
edit- Sean Tizzle
- Ketchup
- Seyi Shay
- Burna Boy
- Ajebutter22
- Dammy Krane
Gospel Artist/Group of the Year
edit- Frank Edwards
- Onos
- Monique
- Funke Akinokun
- Sammy Okposo
- Bouqui
Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year
editBest Rap Act of the Year
editMusic Producer of the Year
edit- Spellz
- Masterkraft
- Chopstix
- Sarz
- Shizzi
- Fliptyce
Music Video of the Year
edit- "Tonight" - Burna Boy (Directed by Mex)
- "Sisi Eko" - Darey featuring Flavour (Directed by Mark Hofmeyr)
- "Skibo" - Solid Star (Directed by Clarence Peters)
- "Ghetto" - Shank (Directed by Patrick Elis)
- "Voice of the Streets" - Olamide (Directed by Mattmax)
- "Oliver Twist" - D'Banj (Directed by Sesan)
Most Promising Male Act to Watch
edit- SugaBoiz
- K9
- Bular
- Black Magic
- Endia
- Man
- Yung L
Most Promising Female Act to Watch
editEastern African Artist or Group of the Year
editWestern African Artist or Group of the Year
edit- Sarkodie
- Toofan
- Efya
- R2Bees
- Magic System
- Vivian Candid
Southern African Artist or Group of the Year
edit- Tear Gas
- AKA
- Zahara
- The Very Best
- Dama Do Bling
- Zone Fam
Best International Act
edit- Lil' Simz
- Fuse ODG
- Stylzz
- Sean CSA
- Tolumide
- JJC
Best Indigenous Artist or Group
editBest Collabo
edit- "Tony Montana" - Naeto C featuring D'banj
- "Bottom Belle" - Omawumi featuring Flavour
- "Emi na Baller" - Chidinma featuring Suspect & IllBliss
- "Ghost Mode" - Phyno featuring Olamide
- "Baddest Boy" - E.M.E
- "Without My Heart" - Tiwa Savage featuring Don Jazzy
Film categories
editBest Lead Actor in a Film
edit- OC Ukeje - Alan Poza
- Femi Jacobs - The Meeting
- Bimbo Manuel - Heroes & Zeros
- Ali Nuhu - Confusion Na Wa
- Hakeem Kae Kazim - Last Flight to Abuja
- Mike Ezuruonye - Friendly Scorpion
Best Lead Actress in a Film
edit- Joke Muyiwa - Ayitale
- Rita Dominic - The Meeting
- Uche Jombo - Mrs Somebody
- Genevieve Nnaji - Doctor Bello
- Omotola Jalade Ekeinde - Last Flight to Abuja
- Mercy Johnson - Facebook Babes
Best Supporting Actor in a Film
edit- Ali Nuhu - Blood & Henna
- Jide Kosoko - The Meeting
- Gabriel Afolayan - Heroes & Zeros
- Jim Iyke - Last Flight to Abuja
- OC Ukeje - Confusion Na Wa
- Alfred Atungu - Twin Sword
Best Supporting Actress in a Film
edit- Ebbe Bassey - Doctor Bello
- Belinda Effah - Kokomma
- Tunde Aladese - Confusion Na Wa
- Nse Ikpe Etim - Kiss and Tell
- Oge Okoye - Facebook Babes
- Tonto Dike - My Life My Damage
Best Film Director
edit- Charles Novia - Alan Poza
- John Uche - Bianca
- Niji Akanni - Heroes & Zeroes
- Nse Ikpe Etim - Kiss and Tell
- Tunde Kelani - Maami
- Kenneth Gyang - Confusion Na Wa
- Ifeanyi Ogbonna - Facebook Babes
Best Picture
edit- Confusion Na Wa
- Last Flight to Abuja
- The Meeting
- Heroes & Zeros
- The Twin Sword
- Alan Poza
Pan African Actor
edit- Chris Attoh - Single & Married
- Frank Artus - Heart of a Wife
- Majid Michel - The Groom's Bride
- Thomas Gumede - Otelo Burning
- David Mapane - Taxi Cop
- John Dumelo - Letters to my Mother
Pan African Actress
edit- Yvonne Okoro - The Contract
- Nadia Buari - Single and Married
- Yvonne Nelson - Single & Married
- Mbufung Seikeh - Ninah's Dowry
- Matshepo Maleme - A Million Colours
- Nolwazi Shange - Otelo Burning
Best International Actor
edit- Gbenga Akinnagbe
- Dayo Okeniyi
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Emmanuel Akintunde
- Nonso Anozie
- David Oyelowo
Best International Actress
edit- Megalyn Echikunwoke
- Ashley Madekwe
- Caroline Chikezie
- Hope Olaide Wilson
- Adepero Oduye
- Judi Shekoni
Other awards
edit- Best TV Show
- Jara
- Moments with Mo
- Project Fame
- Sunrise Daily — Channels TV
- Idol
- Big Brother Africa
World DJ
edit- DJ Xclusive
- DJ Tunez
- DJ Sose
- DJ TTB
- DJ Spinall
- DJ Bayo
Best Comedian
edit- Senator
- Bovi
- Basketmouth
- Emeka Smith
- Seyi Law
- I Go Dye
Entertainment Promoters
edit- Shekpe Knights
- Big A
- Bigmoose Ent
- Stronghold Ent
- Coko Bar
- Empire Entertainment
Radio OAP of the Year
edit- YAW — Wazobia FM
- Freeze — Cool FM
- Tolu — Nigeria info
- Ajebo — Naija FM
- Gbemi - The Beat 99.9 FM
- Toke Makinwa - Rhythm 93.7 FM
TV Personality
edit- Denrele
- Adams
- Labi Layori
- Dolapo Oni
- Uti Nwachukwu
- Yvonne "Vixen" Ekwere
Entertainment Blog
edit- NotJustOk
- 360Nobs
- Linda Ikeji
- BellaNaija
- Ndani TV
- Factory78
Entertainment Executive
editReferences
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