NEA unveils categories for 2015 Awards 

By ‘Dayo Showemimo

In celebrating its 10^th year anniversary, the Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) has expanded its nomination categories and instituted new policy changes on how to distribute its trophies.

The expansion in award categories is more particular in the movie sector, making room for the recognition of more indigenous actors, actresses and film makers.

Speaking on the new policy instituted on the issue of trophy distribution to eventual winners, President/CEO,Martin Fayomi said: ‘We make it a policy that award recipients that aren’t available to pick up their plaques during the weekend of the award ceremony must issue an official request in writing to the organizing body and proper arrangement will be made to have the trophy picked up at our headquarters. NEA will no longer haul plaques or ship trophies to entertainers for obvious reason of cost and convenience.

‘Nomination announcement is set for June 11, 2015. This announcement will be made via media release and published thereafter on our website. Voting will commence on July 1 and close August 30, 2015. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to AfroMusic Pop Channel DSTV Channel 326 for all updates on NEA and exclusive content from the awards ceremony,’ he added.

2015 NEA Awards Categories

Music

1. Hottest Single of the Year
2. Best New Act to Watch
3. Gospel Artist of the year
4. Indigenous Artist of the Year
5. Best R&B artist of the Year
6. Best Pop Artist of the Year
7. Female Artist of the Year
8. Male Artist of the Year
9. Best Rap Act of the Year
10. Music Producer of the Year
11. Best Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director)
12. Best Collaboration
13. Most Promising Act to Watch
14. Diaspora Artist of the Year
15. African Artist of the Year (Non-Nigerian)
16. Disc Jockey of the Year
17. Album of the Year
18. Afrobeat Artist of the Year

Other

1. Record Label Executive of the Year
2. OAP of the Year
3. Entertainment Personality of the year
4. Best Entertainment TV Programme
5. Comedy Act of the Year

Film

1. Best Actor of the Year (Nollywood)
2. Best Actress of the Year (Nollywood)
3. Best Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films)
4. Best Actress of the Year (Indigenous Films)
5. Best Actor of the Year (Nigeria in Hollywood)
6. Best Actress of the Year (Nigeria in Hollywood)
7. Best Actor of the Year (Africa)
8. Best Actress of the Year (Africa)
9. Film of the Year – Producer (Nollywood)
10. Film of the Year – Producer (Indigenous Films)
11. Film of the Year – Producer (Africa)
12. Best Film Director of the Year (Nollywood)
13. Best Film Director of the Year (Indigenous Films)
14. Best Film Director of the Year (Africa)