Organizers announce new categories for 2015 edition

In celebrating its 10 anniversary, the Nigeria Entertainment Awards has expanded its nomination categories and instituted new policies on how it will distribute its well sought after award trophy.

The expansion in award categories is more particular in the movie sector, making room to recognize more indigenous actors, actresses and film makers. The world recognizes the Nigeria film industry and its global success and our platform mission extends to the development of the subsector of Nollywood.

President/CEO, Mr. Martin Fayomi on the issue of trophy distribution to eventual winners said "We make it a policy that award recipients that aren’t available to pick up their plaques during the weekend of the award ceremony must issue an official request in writing to the organizing body and proper arrangement will be made to have the trophy picked up at our headquarters. NEA will no longer haul plaques or ship trophies to entertainers for obvious reason of cost and convenience."

Nomination announcement is set for June 11, 2015. This announcement will be made via media release and published thereafter on our website.

Voting will commence on July 1st and close August 30th, 2015. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to AfroMusic Pop TV -  DSTV Channel 326 for all updates on NEA and exclusive content from the awards ceremony.

Below are the 2015 NEA Awards Categories:

Music

1.       Hottest Single of the Year

2.       Best New Act to Watch

3.       Gospel Artist of the year

4.       Indigenous Artist of the Year

5.       Best R&B artist of the Year

6.       Best Pop Artist of the Year

7.       Female Artist of the Year

8.       Male Artist of the Year

9.       Best Rap Act of the Year

10.   Music Producer of the Year

11.   Best Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director)

12.   Best Collaboration

13.   Most Promising Act to Watch

14.   Diaspora Artist of the Year

15.   African Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian)

16.   Disc Jockey of the Year

17.   Album of the Year

18.   Afrobeat Artist of the Year

Other

1.       Record Label Executive of the Year

2.       OAP of the Year

3.       Entertainment Personality of the year

4.       Best Entertainment TV Programme

5.       Comedy Act of the Year

Film

1.       Best Actor of the Year (Nollywood)

2.       Best Actress of the Year (Nollywood)

3.       Best Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films)

4.       Best Actress of the Year (Indigenous Films)

5.       Best Actor of the Year (Nigeria in Hollywood)

6.       Best Actress of the Year (Nigeria in Hollywood)

7.       Best Actor of the Year (Africa)

8.       Best Actress of the Year (Africa)

9.       Film of the Year – Producer (Nollywood)

10.   Film of the Year – Producer (Indigenous Films)

11.   Film of the Year – Producer (Africa)

12.   Best Film Director of the Year (Nollywood)

13.   Best Film Director of the Year (Indigenous Films)

14.   Best Film Director of the Year (Africa)