African Entertainment Inc., parent company of the 2015 African Entertainment Awards announces the official nominees for this year’s African Entertainment Awards. The nominees are made up of a diverse group of African entertainers exemplify talent and remarkable contributions to their craft.
The Best International Female Artist, Best International Male Artist and Best International New Act categories boast some of the world’s very best in African music and entertainment.
Some of our highlighted categories include: Best New Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Event of the Year, Best Breakout Artist of the Year and Best Media.
This years honorees include: Toronto Raptors General Manager Masai Ujiri with the Grange Real Estate Award of Excellence, Congolese musician Awilo Longomba with the Lifetime Achievement Award and President/CEO Fitzroy Gordon to receive the Equi Foundation Community Champion award.
The general public can now vote for their favorite African entertainer in any of the 30 categories, which include five official nominees.
We encourage fans, supporters, family, friends and industry professionals to make their vote count today and during the month of August by visiting www.aeawards.ca to cast your votes!
2015 African Entertainment Awards Nominees:
Best MC
MC Monbaden
MC Bonde
MC Ebone
Mc Quinloho
Mc Hilly
Best DJ
Dj Yung Jaah
Dj Bravado
Bj Mahijto
Dj DeeMaks
Dj Dharell
Quick Travels Best Gospel Act
Icha Km (Congo)
The Focus Way
Foluke (Nigeria)
Meezy Musik (Congo)
Minister Ike
BAIFA Best Female Artist
Neza (Uganda)
Missy Bk (Cameroon)
Sweet Maria (Angola)
Veeby Afrosoul (Cameroon)
Yemimah (Sudan)
Pepeyee Best Male Artist
P. Rhymes
Ozee B
Dice Ailes
AO
Freeman Nadawo
Rasselas (Ethiopia)
Best Single of the Year
Body Yayi – Freeman Nadawo
High – Kekay
I Don’t Mind – Mora
Try Me – Ozee-B & Success K
Bamidele – CBG
Best New Artist of the Year
Kekay
Nina Blanc
Garth Prince
Patria P.
Lotana Obiefuna
Best Breakout Artist of the Year
JD Era
Temi Singer
The Weekend
Rich Kidd
K’Naan
Best Movie Producer
Lonzo
OJ Obiorah
Tokumbo Jaboro
Jude Idada
Lucky Ejim
Best Music Video
Telephone – Dice Ailes
Commander – T-Obay ft Iyanya
Nigeria Girl – Akin
Moferen – Patria P. ft Kekay
Let Me Know – T-Major
Best Video Director
Tee Tash
Oshakes
James Abifade of Alpha & Pictures
Big Oj Films
Jude Braimo
VMO Best Promoter
Envy Lounge
Moh Coulibaly
UAMG
The Bachelors
Pearl Noir
Best Comedian
Trixx
Femi Lawson
JayKay Kenny
Arthur Simeon
Best Model
Ty Ish
Berlange
Trina Atiliu
Aluad Anei
Nyabuoy Gatbel
Best Movie Star
Olunike Adeliyi
Emmanuel Kabongo
Linda Osifo
Bibi Sonye
Bobby Obodo
Best Designer
Nana Bediako
Beni Boo
Gwen Madiaba
Beaucoup
Chinedu designs
Best Media
Feva TV
Ben Afrik
G987FM The African Groove Show
AfricanEnt.com
African Radio Show 88.5 Edmonton
Best Record Label
Nyasha
ICU Records
Chigzzy Entertainment
MMG Microbell Media Group
Gatwitch Records
Best Event Of The Year
Bisa Kdei Concert
Hold My Liquor
HKN Invasion
All African All White Boat Cruise
Zouk On The Sea
Best Band/Group
The Focus Way
ICU Crew
G.NAX
Best Canadian Promoter
Rodeo Promo
Koncept Entertainment
BMW Promo
Vibrant Promo
World Music Artist of the Year
Trinity (Boswana)
Donne Roberts (Madagasca)
Jean Fojeba (Cameroon)
David John (Sudan)
Cheka (Guinea)
Grange Real Estate Award of Excellence (sponsored by Cory McNaught)
Masai Ujiri (NBA Toronto Raptors General Manager)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Awilo Longonba (Congolese International Recording Artist)
Equi Foundation Community Champion Award
Fitzroy Gordon (President, CEO & Station Manager of G987FM)Afrotunes Best International New Act
Lil Kesh
Korede Bello
Eddy Kenzo
Bisa Kdei
Patoranking
Best International Male Artist
AKA (South Africa)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Davido (Nigeria)
Best International Female Artist
Victoria Kimani (Kenya)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Seyi Shay (Nigeria)
Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
Bucie (South Africa)
Best International Actress
Tayo Sobola
Yvonne Okoro
Joselyn Dumas
Remmy Njoku
Funke Akindele
Best International Actor
John Dumelo
Joseph Benjamin
Hlomla Dandala
O.C Ukeje
Adjetey Anang
Best International Raggae/Dancehall Artist
Shatta Wale
Cynthia Morgan
Bebe Cool
Burna Boy
Patoranking
Best Artist (USA)
Nana NYC
Sky E
Filon Jay
Gibril the African
B Clay
Best promoter (Diaspora)
Dukes Osita
Boogie Down Nima
Big A
Coscanino Big Moose
Media Excellence
Jide Adediran – Core Media
Jefferson Sackey – Joy TV
Service Award
Tee – The Suya Spot
African Entertainment Awards Executive Producer and Founder, Ibrahim Adekale says, “I’m proud of what we have accomplished this year and I’m looking forward to sharing some of what Africa has to offer with our impressive list of performers”. The award show will include performances by:
Traditional African Dancers – Lua Shayenne & Company
Comedian – JayKay Kenny
All Star Tribute for Runs Tee
Instrumentalists – Official AEA Band
Dance Group – Black Stars
International Recording Artist – Bebe Cool
International Recording Artist/Actor/Personality – Bow Wow
International Recording Artist – Awilo Longomba
Recording Artist – Missy BK
Saxophonist – Yemi Sax
Dancers – Melt Inc.
Recording Artist – AO
Recording Artist – Ozee B
Recording Artist – Freeman Nadawo
Source – DailyViewgh.com
