African Entertainment Awards call for nominations

By Tosin Olakotan

The planning committee for the 2012 African Entertainment awards has officially announced the call for nominations, running from April 1 to June 2012.

This year’s event is scheduled to hold on September 15, 2012 at the Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, Canada.

According to organizers, the award is aimed at ‘promoting the richness in Africa culture and Art and also shaping the future of African entertainment industry’. The event will incorporate comedy acts, stage performances, and a gala reception.

After the screening period, a tentative list of nominees will be sent to the planning committee between June and July. We’re told the committee will decide on final nominations, after which the general public will be invited to vote online between July and September.

Awards Categories:

Best Album of the Year

Hottest Single of the Year

Best Male Artist

Best Female Artist

Gospel Artist of the Year

Best Music Video

Best Movie Actor

Best Movie Actress

Best Movie Producer

Promoter of the Year

DJ of the Year

Comedian of the Year

Model of the Year

Best African Annual Event

Entrepreneur of the Year

Best Photographer

Best Fashion Designer

Best African Magazine

Best Entertainment Website

Best African Media

Best Concert

Best Record Label

Best Beauty Pageant

Best African MC

Best African Restaurant

GQ Man of the Year