The 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards was the 6th edition of the ceremony to reward outstanding contribution to Nigerian entertainment industry. It was held at Sharp Theater, Symphony Space, New York City on 5 September 2011. It was hosted by Funke Akindele and Julius Agwu.
Awards
Music Album of the Year Aṣa – Beautiful Imperfection Sound Sultan – Back From The Future Darey – Double Dare Duncan Mighty – Legacy MI – MI2 Naeto C – Super C Season
Hottest Single Of The Year D’Prince – "Give It To Me" ft. Dbanj Duncan Mighty – "Obianuju" Ice Prince – "Oleku" ft. Brymo J-Martins – "Jupa" Wizkid – "Tease Me" Dbanj – "Mr. Endowed Remix" ft. Snoop Dogg & Don Jazzy
Best New Act Of The Year Dr. Sid Ice Prince Mo’Cheddah Tiwa Savage Waje Wizkid
Gospel Artist Of The Year Bouqoi Frank Edwards Kenny St. Brown Lara George Sinach
Best Pop/R&B Artist Of The Year Banky W Darey Art Alade Dbanj Tuface Waje Wizkid
Best Rap Act Of The Year Eva Alordiah Ice Prince MI Naeto C Ruggedman Terry Tha Rapman
Music Producer Of The Year Cobhams Asuquo Don Jazzy Samklef Sossick Dokta Frabz
Best International Artist Asa JJC Mo Eazy Ndu Nneka May7ven
Best Music Video Of The Year Darey Art Alade– "Ba Ni Kidi" (Mark Hofmeyr) Olamide – "Eni Duro" (DJ Tee) Omawumi – "If You Ask Me" (Clarence Peters) Konga – "Kaba Kaba" (Akin Alabi) Bez – "More You" (Kemi Adetiba) Dbanj – "Mr. Endowed Remix" (Sesan)
Most Promising Act To Watch Olamide Retta Vector Zara Brymo Jhybo Munachi Abii Ketch-Up
Pan-African Artist or Group Of The Year Awilo Longomba VIP Winky D Fally Ipupa Juliana Kanyomozi R2Bees
Best US Based Male Artist Of The Year Cap B Dami Oloye Duncan Daniels Kunzo Rotimi T-Money
Best US Based Female Artist Of The Year Moyeen Naira Nnenna Yvonne Titi Lokei Tolumide Zaina
Indigenous Artist Of The Year Duncan Mighty Flavour Solek 9ice Jah Bless Jodie
Film/TV
Best Actor In A Film/Short Story Chet Anekwe – Tobi Femi Adebayo – Jelili Odunlade Adekola – Emi ni Ire Kan Ramsey Nouah – A Private Storm Hakeem Kae Kassim – Inale Pascal Atuma – Okoto the Messenger
Best Actress In A Film/Short Story Mercy Johnson – Heart of a Widow Omoni Oboli – Anchor Baby (film) Omotola Jalade – Ije Uche Jombo – Nollywood Hustlers Caroline Chikezie – Inale Genevieve Nnaji – Tango with Me
Best Picture (Producer) Adesuwa – Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun Anchor Baby – Lonzo Nzekwe Ije – Chineze Anyaene Inale – Jeta Amata Tango with Me – Mahmood Ali-Balogun The Mirror Boy – Obi Emelonye
Best Actor In TV Series/Reality/Game Show Kin Lewis – Spider Frank Edoho – Who wants to be a Millionaire Uche Sam Anyamele – About to Wed Victor Olaotan – Tinsel Emeka Ossai – Clinic Matters Gideon Okeke – Tinsel
Best Actress In TV Series/Reality/Game Show Amanda Ebeye – City Sistas Damilola Adegbite – Tinsel Funmi Eko – City Sistas Missi Molu – Nigerian Idol Ufuoma Ejenobor – Royal Roots Matilda Obaseki – Tinsel
Pan-African Actress Of The Year (Film/Short Story) Akofa Aiedu Ama K. Abebrese Nadia Buari Yvonne Okoro Jackie Appiah Yvonne Cherrie
Pan-African Actor Of The Year (Film/Short Story) Chris Attoh Edward Kagutuzi John Dumelo Chris Attoh Majid Michel Van Vicker
Best Directing In A Film/Short Story Lonzo Nzekwe – Anchor Baby Jeta Amata – Inale Mahmood Ali-Balogun – Tango with Me Lancelot Imasuen & Ikechukwu Onyeka – A Private Storm Ije Pascal Atuma – Okoto the Messenger
Others Comedian Of The Year CD John (late) Gandoki Gordon Helen Paul Yvonne Orji Daniel-d-humorous
Best World DJ Nominees DJ Afoo (New York) DJ Caise (Nigeria) DJ E Cool (Atlanta) DJ Jam Jam (UK) DJ Obi (Boston) DJ Smooth (DC/MD) DJ Tommy (Nigeria) DJ Flava (Malaysia)
Entertainment Executive Of The Year Audu Makori (Chocolate City) Banky W. (Empire Mates Entertainment) Don Jazzy (Mo’hits) Eldee (Trybe Records) Obi Asika (Storm Records) Tony Nwakalor (Yes Media)
Promoter Of The Year Ciba Entertainment (Houston) Cokobar (UK) Starmix (UK) Stronghold (Malaysia) Industry Nite (Lagos)
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