2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards


The 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards was the 7th edition of the ceremony. The event was held on September 2, 2012 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York City. The event was hosted by Funke Akindele and Ayo Makun. Winners included Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy and Tineh Tempah.

Awards

Music categories

; Best Album of the YearSoul is Heavy - NnekaELI - Ice PrinceSuperstar - WizkidThe Dreamer - SDCBeautiful Noise - Timi DakoloSuper Sun - Bez
; Hottest Single of the Year
; Best New Act of the Year
; Gospel Artist/Group of the Year
; Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year
; Best Rap Act of the Year
; Best Music Producer of the Year
; Best International Artist
; Best Music Video of the Year
  • "Ara" - Brymo
  • "Nawti" - Olu Maintain
  • "She likes It" - Cap B
  • "My Home" - Nneka
  • "Tete Lo Bere" - Jahbless
  • "Pakurumo" - Wizkid
; Most Promising Act to Watch
; Pan African Artist or Group of the Year
  • HHP
  • Sarkodie
  • Vivian Ndoyr
  • Cabo Snoop
  • Donaeo
  • Noni Zondi
; Best US based Artist of the Year
; Best Indigenous Artist/Group
; Best Collabo of the Year
  • Sheyman Ft eLDee / Skales - "My Money remix"
  • Saucekid ft Davido
  • Brackett ft Wizkid
  • Bez ft Praiz
  • Jeru ft Wizkid
  • Ikechukwu ft Xela

Film categories

; Best Actor in a Film
; Best Actress in a Film
; Best Film Director
; Best PictureThe Young SmokerInside StoryPhone SwapTies That BindThe Return of JenifaUnwanted Guest
; Best TV Show
; Pan African Actor
; PAn African Actress

Other categories

; World DJ
  • DJ Humility
  • DJ Xclusive
  • DJ Abass
  • DJ Neptune
  • DJ Jimmy Jatt
  • DJ Mixmaster Brown
  • DJ Flava
  • DJ Dee Money
; Best Comedian
; Best Entertainment Personality
; Entertainment Promoter
  • Big Moose Ent
  • Flytime TV
  • Town Kries
  • Industry Nite
  • Cokobar
  • Tiwaworks
  • Posh Hill Ent
  • Dejavu
; Media Personality
; Entertainment Executive