Entertainment
About Nigerian Entertainment Awards
The Nigerian Entertain
ment Awards (NEA) was established in New York City in January 2006 to serve the growing African population in North America.
It is an annual event focused on recognizing the contributions of African Entertainers to the entertainment industry. The event aims at promoting the image and culture of Nigeria. This has increased the awareness of a new edgy style of African entertainment that has helped promote Nigerian acts to the world.
The first edition was held at the clarice Smith performing centre at the university of Maryland, College park on July 28, 2006 .
The event featured performances by Sauce Kid, Sammy Okposo and Mike Okri. Tuface Idibia and Banky 10 were among the winners of the first edition hosted by Micheal Blackson.
The second edition was held at the NYU Skirball centre for the performing Arts in New York City in June 2007 and was hosted by comedian Julius Agwu.
The 2007 edition featured performances by Banky W, Icebery slim, Blak Jesus and Mike Aremu.
Tosin Martin: best New Act of the year.
Big Mouse Entertainment: Us based entertainment promoter.
The 2010 edition was held on September 18th 2011 at the BMC Tribcca performing acts centre in New York and was hosted by singer Oma Wumi. The event featured performances by Lara George, Jesse Jaz Omawumi, M.I. and Tuface Idibia all also received Awards in the ceremony.
The 7th edition was held on September 2nd 2012 and was hosted by Nollywood screen dira, Funke Akindele (aka) Jenifer”. The event featured performance by Bcymo, Seyi Shay, Ice Prince, Victor, Waje Skales Banky W, Wizkid and appearances by Don Jazzy, Davido, Vivian Ndoar, D Prince, Sarkordie Gbenga Akinnagbe Uche Jumbo, Susan Peters and Juliet Ibrahim amongst others.
Among the winners of this pretigeous awards are: TUFace Idibia, D’ban) Tosin Martin, Lagbaja, P-Square weired MC, Femi Kuti, Eldee BankyW, Lagbaja, Sammy Okposo and femi Kuti.
Others are: Julius Agwu, Obademi Williams, Ramsey Nouah, Stella Damasus-Aboderin, tade Ogidain Asa, Olu maintain, Ty bello gice, DJ Humility Basorge Taria, Olu Jacobs, Kate Henshad, J. Martins, M.I. Darey, IC, Die Comedian.
We also have winners such as DJ Neptune, Jim Iyke, Funke Akindele, amongst numerous others.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’