2019 African Entertainment Awards USA

Last updated
5th AEAUSA Awards
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DateOctober 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
NetworkSahara TV
Produced byDominic Tamin
  4th  · AEAUSA Awards ·  6th  

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]

Contents

Performers

Artist

Presenters

Nominations and winners

The following is a list of nominees and the winners [5] are listed highlighted in boldface.

Best Male ArtistBest Female Artist
Best Hip Hop ArtistHottest Group
Best CollaborationBest Video
Entertainer of the YearBest Gospel Artist
Best Local Dancer/GroupBest Promoter
  • Judith McCarthy
    • Samuel Kyei
    • Dejahna Claiborne
    • Coryn Jimenez
    • Queen Bosa
    • Amarachi Onyemaobi
    • Awa Ayesha
    • Joshua Agyapong
    • Sarah Olaniran
    • Brenda Dery
  • Dmk Global
    • Big Bowe Black Diamond Hiphop promoter
    • Marcy Depina Cape Verdean promoter
    • Jah Pickney
    • MoeBFL Haitian promoter
    • Shawn Hartwell campaign against prison/ celebrity promoter
    • Osisioma Entertainments
    • DJ Maxy Caribbean promoter
    • Pain 456 mix kompa/hip hop promoter
    • Kwasi Beast
Best Local DJBest Francophone Artist
  • DJ Kassava
    • DJ Marcy Depina
    • DJ Buka
    • Deejay D-vice
    • DJ Moma
    • DJ Kev
    • DJ Bode
    • DJ Chase
    • DJ Good Noize
    • DJ Clein
Best Palop Male ArtistBest Palop Female Artist
Best Upcoming ArtistSingle of the Year
Best Local ArtistBest Dancehall Artist
  • Mr. Bello
    • Zore Lebarty
    • General Shapiro
    • Chief Dejjy
    • Taiyel
    • Michael Gray
    • Sammie Love
    • Joe O
    • Tonton.Mello
    • K-Flav
Best Male Artist – Central/West AfricaBest Female Artist – Central/West Africa
Best Male Artist – East/South/North AfricaBest Female Artist – East/South/North Africa
Best African Talent/Artist ManagersLocal Model of the Year
  • Babu Tale
    • Mr Puaz
    • Seven Mosha
    • Sunday Are
    • Asa Asika
    • Ubi Franklin
    • Prince Costinyo
    • Nanayaw Ofori
    • Keen Mushapaidze
    • Tlee Moiloa
  • II-kaya
    • Lian Ariel
    • Noreen Ambani
    • Mohamet Mbaye
    • Vivian Davis
    • Modesta Boafo
    • Aiissata M.S
    • Zaawadi
    • Julius Antwi
    • Gifty Boakye
Fashion Designer of the YearBest African Comedian
  • Kali Kouture
    • Kwabs Couture
    • Thekhatorlabel
    • Ezinne
    • Henrioci
    • Yurielle Designs
    • Angie H Couture
    • Kelvin Gordon El
    • Eldior Sodeck
    • AtariaNYC
Best HostBest Blogger/Influencer
  • Ameyaw Debrah
    • Platinaline
    • Mz Mozambique News
    • Pin Africa
    • George brittongh
    • Instablog9ja
    • Phylx Entertainment
    • Pulse Nigeria
    • Play Bak Magazine
    • Victor Kange
Local Athlete of the YearCommunity Award
  • Michelle Foundations Inc
    • My Daughter Your Daughter (MDYD)
    • Save our Nations (SON)
    • Ghana Association for Medical Aid (GAMA)
    • African and American Alliance
    • AangelsNJ
    • Butterfly Walker Inc.
    • Iya Foundation
    • Miss Africa Tri-State
    • Guyana Heritage Foundation

Note

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
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"

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