The nominees’ list for the 13th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA 2018) has been released by the organisers.
Nigerian music heavyweights Davido, Wizkid, Simi, Olamide, and Tiwa Savage as the usual names which feature on the list nominated for the Awards holding in Washington DC, US.
The awards which will take place November 10, covers various spheres of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry, including, music, movies, disc jockeying, record executives, comedy and a category for Nigerian artistes in the diaspora.
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Afropop Female Artist
- Yemi Alade
- Tiwa Savage
- Seyi Shay
- Similola
- Niniola
Best Lead Role in Film (Female)
- Adesua Etomi (Wedding Party 2)
- Lilian Afegbai (Bound)
- Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Alter Ego)
- Bimbo Ademoye (Back up Wife)
- Dakore Akande (Isoken)
- Lilian Echelon (Blackrose)
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Afropop Male Artist
- Olamide
- Kizz Daniel
- Davido
- Wizkid
- 2baba
The 2018 NEAAwardsnominees for Best Single:
- Legbegbe – Mr_Realgram
- Science Student – baddosneh
- Baba – DJSpinall x iamKizzDaniel
- Assurance – Davidoofficial
- Soco – WizKidayo
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Best Lead Role in Film (Male) :
- Femi Adebayo (Etiko Onigedu) Blossom Chukwujekwu (The Big Fat Lie)
- Ikeagwu (Benevolence)
- Ali Nuhu (Mansoor)
- Adebayo Salami (Adaba)
- Odunlade Adekola (A Million Baby)
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Best Album:
- Simi by Similola
- Sugarcane by Tiwa Savage
- First Daze of Winter by Maleek Berry
- Outside by Burna boy
- About 30 by Adekunle Gold
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Best Dancer/Choreographer:
- Sayrah
- Meka Oku
- A.V.O Boyz
- Marjo
- Lyd
- Izzy Odigie
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Diaspora/International Artist:
- Rotimi (U.S)
- MNEK (U.K)
- Skepta (U.K)
- Kah-Lo (U.K)
- J Hus (U.K)
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Alternative Artist
- Flavour
- Patorankin
- Johnny Drille
- Adekunle Gold
- Zoro Swagbag
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Trailblazer:
- Maleek Berry
- Duncan Mighty
- Mayorkun
- Mz Kiss
- CDQ
Best Female Artist – Non Nigerian / Africa:
- Betty G (ETH)
- Becca (GH)
- Victoria kimani (KQ)
- Sheeba (UG)
- Heydem Adama (SL)
The 2018 #NEAAwards nominees for Most Promising Act to Watch:
- Teni
- Idowest
- Bella Alubo
- Wil Fresh
- Dapo Tu Burna
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Freshvibes:
- Squeeze Tarela
- Mr Sha
- Kay Jay
- Peruzzi
- Marz Brown
- Sammy Lee
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Music Producer:
- Killertunez
- Spellz
- Fresh
- Kriz Beat
- Philkeyz
- Jay Pizzle
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Best World DJs:
- DJ Brave
- DJ TTB
- DJ Buka
- DJ DEE Money
- DJ Jamstar
- DJ Expression
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Best Singles by DJ:
- DJ E Cool (Ada ft. Davido)
- Dj Spinall (Baba ft Kizz Daniel)
- DJ xclusive (Shempe ft Mz Kiss / Slimcase)
- DJ Cuppied (Fight ft Mr Eazi)
- DJ Enimoney (Diet ft Tiwa Savage/Reminisce /Slimcase)
- DJ Consequence (Do Like This ft Tiwa Savage / Mystro)
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Best Lead Role in Film (Non Nigerian):
- Chris Attoh (Esohe)
- Cindy Sanyu (Bella)
- Rushabiro Raymond (The Torture)
- Adjetey Anang (Keteke)
- Nyce Wanjeri (Auntie Boss)
- Pearl Thusi (Catching Feelings)
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Best Lead Role in TV:
- Funke Akindele (Jenifa Dairies)
- Eniola Badmus (Papa Ajasco Reloaded)
- Koye Kekere-Ekun (Inpector K)
- Aborisade Motunrayo (Jenifa Dairies)
- Kunle Idowu (Papa Ajasco Reloaded)
- Llilian Esoro (3 is A crowd)
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Comedy Act:
- Kenny Black
- Gharles Okocha
- Lasisi Elenu
- Oluwakaponeski
- Maraji
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Radio On Air Personalities:
- Moet (Soundcity)
- Tisan (Raypower)
- Adeshope (Beat FM)
- Sophia Anidugbe (Cool FM)
- Genifer Nzewunwah (Kiss FM)