2021 African Entertainment Awards USA

Last updated
7th AEAUSA Awards
Date2021
Location New Jersey
Hosted by
Most awards Wizkid (5)
Most nominations Wizkid (8)
Television/radio coverage
Produced by
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The 7th AEAUSA to be held in New Jersey. The award show to be hosted by Nancy Isime, Idris Sultan, and Jynnyn Edwards. [1] The nominees were announced on 1 November 2021, following the opening of the voting portal (vote.aeausa.net), with Wizkid leading with eight nominations. Tems, and Diamond Platnumz with six nominations. Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, and Focalistic with five nominations. Wizkid had the highest award winnings at the 7th AEAUSA Awards by securing 5 awards at the ceremony. [2]

Contents

This year's award included a new category named the Best African Movie, to support the creation of quality Nigerian movies, with a non-voting category awarded to Julius Maada Bio, Teni, Oluwole Ogundare, Peggy Kenol, Nyla Tamin, and Empak Corp. [3] The 7th African Entertainment Awards USA, was produced by Dominic Tamin, Nyla Tamin, Oluwole Ogundare, and Peggy Kenol. [3] [4]

Performers

List of its event hosts, award presenters, and music performances. [4]

Host(s)

Presenters

Performances

Nominees and Winners

The following is a list of nominees [5] [6] [7] and the winners [4] are listed highlighted in boldface.

Best Male ArtistBest Female Artist
Best Hip Hop ArtistBest Duo/Group
Best CollaborationBest Video
Artist of the YearSong of the Year
Best Dancer/GroupBest Gospel Artist
Best DJAfro-Latino Artist Of The Year
Best Francophone Male Artist/GroupBest Francophone Female Artist/Group
Best Palop Male ArtistBest Palop Female Artist
Best Upcoming/Local ArtistBest Reggae/Dancehall Act
  • Sharma Boy
    • Leil
    • Swabbii
    • Kobazzie
    • Annalie Prime
    • Tribe Mark
    • Halima Bah
    • JRhyma
    • Triomio
    • Nikita Kering
    • Harmonee
    • Mimi Mars
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 New ArtistAlbum Of The Year
Media Personality of the YearSocial Media Influencer of the Year
Best African ComedianVideo Director of the Year
Producer of the YearAthlete of the Year
Best Digital News PlatformBest African Movie
  • Pulse TV
    • PlatinaLine
    • Ameyaw Debrah
    • The HotJem
    • Linda Ikeji
    • Gistlover
    • Tunde Ednut
    • Instablog9ja
    • Tuko News
    • Bongo5.com

Special Recognition Awards

Award description(s)Recipient
African Leader of the Year Julius Maada Bio
Special Recognition Achievement Award"Teni"
Best United States Tax Company of the Year"Empak Corp"
Creative Director of the year"Oluwole Ogundare" -
Producer of the year"Peggy Kenol"
"Nyla Tamin"

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  2. ↑ "Wizkid wins five awards at 2021 AEAUSA". The Nation Newspaper. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
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