Nigerian Social Media Awards unveils 2021 winners

Music superstar, Davido, has emerged tops in ‘Naija Game of Thrones’, the premium category of the Nigerian Social Media Awards, NSMA, 2021.

He beat other top contestants including 2Baba, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, WizKid, Olamide, Don Jazzy and Genevieve Nnaji to clinch the award, confirming him as the ultimate brand ambassador in the social media space in Nigeria.

In a result electronically collated by Fundelex Infosystems and vetted by a Council of Jury headed by Ngozi Emedolibe, it was noticed that Davido, while securing a considerably higher number of votes, also had the most engagement with social media users in Nigeria.

The Council of Jury of the Nigerian Social Media Awards, equally announced Mr. P, Peter Okoye of P-Square, as the winner of ‘Naija X-Factor’ category ahead of the likes of Phyno, Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, King Rudy, Yemi Alade, Funke Akindele-Bello and Timaya.

The Nigerian Social Media Awards, an initiative to recognize personalities, brands and services having the most impact in Nigeria also listed winners like: Jumia (Best Online Shopping Mall and Most IT-Driven Company)l, GT Bank (Most Customer-Friendly Bank), Shoprite (Best Grocery/Retail Shop), Nigeria LNG Ltd (Best in Corporate Governance).

Lagos State (Most Active State on Social Media), Chief Nyesom Wike (Best State Governor on Social Media), Linda Ikeji (Best Blogger), RCCG (Fastest Growing Religious Organization on Social Media), Dino Melaye (Most Visible Public/Political Figure on Social Media).

Indomie Noodles ( Best Selling Product and Most Visible Food/Beverage Company), Airtel (Most Creative Campaign), MTN (Best Network/Connectivity Award), Punch (Best Mainstream Media, Print), Arise (Best Mainstream Media Television).

Wazobia FM (Best Mainstream Media ,Radio), Phebe (Best Trending Short Video, Spoken Words) and Broda Shaggy (Best Trending Video, Comedy).