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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Artist
Presenters
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
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" |
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