2019 African Entertainment Awards USA
5th AEAUSA Awards | ||||
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Date | October 19, 2019 | |||
Location | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey | |||
Hosted by | Eric Omondi Anita Fabiola | |||
Most awards | Stonebwoy (2) Eric Omondi (2) | |||
Most nominations | Stonebwoy (6) | |||
Television/radio coverage | ||||
Network | Sahara TV | |||
Produced by | Dominic Tamin | |||
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The 5th African Entertainment Awards USA was held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Jersey on October 19, 2019 and was televised on Sahara TV. Nominees[1] were revealed on August 23, 2019. The 5th ceremony honors African excellence[2] as it marks 5 years as an NGO and the show host were; Eric Omondi,[3] and Anita Fabiola.[4]
Performers
Artist
- Afro-Afriqué
- S Dubbz
- Etoo Tsana
- Ms. Bodega
- Miri Ben-Ari
- Bones
- Eddy Kenzo
- Sade Emoni
- Nyla Tamin
- Nandy
- Yobass
- Chetekela
- Morachi
Presenters
- Anita Fabiola
- Eric Omondi
Nominations and winners
The following is a list of nominees and the winners[5] are listed highlighted in boldface.
Best Male Artist | Best Female Artist |
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Best Hip Hop Artist | Hottest Group |
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Best Collaboration | Best Video |
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Entertainer of the Year | Best Gospel Artist |
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Best Local Dancer/Group | Best Promoter |
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Best Local DJ | Best Francophone Artist |
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Best Palop Male Artist | Best Palop Female Artist |
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Best Upcoming Artist | Single of the Year |
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Best Local Artist | Best Dancehall Artist |
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Best Male Artist – Central/West Africa | Best Female Artist – Central/West Africa |
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Best Male Artist – East/South/North Africa | Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa |
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Best African Talent/Artist Managers | Local Model of the Year |
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Fashion Designer of the Year | Best African Comedian |
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Best Host | Best Blogger/Influencer |
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Local Athlete of the Year | Community Award |
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Note
- Eddy Kenzo was announced the winner of the Best African Entertainer Of The Year,[6] while fans criticize the fairness of the award.
Special Recognition Awards
On 18 September 2019, at the pre-show, AEAUSA[7] honors; Sbusiso Leope, Oliver Mtukudzi, and Ms. Bodega.
Award description(s) | Recipient |
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Pre-show | |
Entrepreneur of the Year | "Sbusiso Leope" |
Legend Award | "Oliver Mtukudzi" |
Bridging the Gap In Music | "Ms. Bodega" |
Main Show | |
Best Actor In Diaspora | "Seun Sean Jimoh (Nollywood Actor)" |
Most Influential Manager | "Nilza Lima" |
Tamin Award of Honor | "REV. DR. PRINCE AZK. ADEKOYA II" |
President Of The Year | "Filipe Nyusi" (President of Mozambique) |
Community Special Award | "Sammy N. Brown" |
African King Of Comedy | "Eric Omondi" |
International Hall Of Fame (Nollywood) | "Bukky Wright" |
References
- ^ Ruby, Josh (23 August 2019). "Africa Entertainment Awards USA | Full List of Nominees". MBU. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "Eddy Kenzo, Jose Chameleone Shine in 2019 African Entertainment Awards Nominations". ChimpReports. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "Eric Omondi receives special invite to perform in US". Pulse Live Kenya. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Anita Fabiola To Host 2019 African Entertainment Awards-USA". Glim. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "African Entertainment Awards USA 2019: All the winners". Music In Africa. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "BREAKING! Kenzo wins African Entertainer of the year award in USA". PML Daily. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "2019 HONOREE – AEAUSA". African Entertainment Awards USA. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
External links
- PERFORMING LIVE `{`2019 AWARD SHOW`}`