2011 NEA awards took place on Sunday Sept 5, 2011 at The Sharp Theater, Symphony Space in New York and was hosted by Funke Akindele and Julius Agwu.
The likes of Iceprince, MI, Jesse Jagz, Soundsultan, Samklef, Waje, and others thrilled the crowd with brilliant performances.
Checkout the list of winners below;
Album of the year
M.I -M12
Hotest Single of the Year
Ice Prince – Oleku
Best New Act of the Year
Wizkid
Gospel Artist of the Year
Lara George
Best Pop/R&B Artist of The Year
Waje – Winner
Best Rap Act of The Year
M.I
Music Producer of The Year
Samklef
Best International Artist
Nneka –
Best Music Video of The Year
Eni Duro (Olamide) – DJ Tee
Most Promising Act To Watch
Jhybo
Entertainment Executive of The Year
Audu Maikori (Chocolate City)
Indigenous Artist of The Year
Duncan Mighty
Pan African Artist or Group of The Year
Fally Ipupa
Best US-based Male Artist of the Year
Rotimi
Best US-based Female Artist of the Year
Naira
Best Actor in a Film/Short Story
Ramsey Nouah – A Private Storm
Best Actress in a Film/Short Story
Omoni Oboli – Anchor Baby
Best Picture (Producer)
Inale – Jeta Amata
Best Directing in a Film/Short Story
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen/Ikechukwu Onyeka – A Private Storm
Best Actor in TV Series/Reality/Game Show
Frank Edoho (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire)
Best Actress in TV Series/Reality/Game Show
Damilola Adegbite (Tinsel)
Pan African Actress of the Year (Film/Short Story)
Jackie Appiah
Pan African Actor of the Year (Film/Short Story)
Chris Attoh –
Comedian of the Year
Gordon
Best World DJ
DJ Obi (Boston)
Entertainment Promoter of the Year
Tiwaworks (Atlanta, USA)