City People Entertainment Awards

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City People Entertainment Awards
Awarded forExcellence in Nigeria & Ghana Entertainment
CountryNigeria
Presented by City People Magazine
First award2009
Website citypeopleonline.com

City People Entertainment Awards are an annual accolade presented by City People Magazine to honour Nigerian and Ghanaian entertainers. [1] The first edition was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State on June 14, 2009. The event was hosted by Governor Gbenga Daniel in the State House. [1] The most recent ceremony was held on June 22, 2014 at 10 Degrees Event Centre, Lagos State. [2] [3] [4]

Contents

2017 division

In 2017, the award was divided into "City People Music Awards" and "City People Movie Awards". [5] These awards should not be confused with the "City People Awards For Excellence" which is a separate awards ceremony by the same organizer, which honors achievers beyond just the boundaries of the entertainment space with categories such as "Lifetime Achievement Award", "Businessman of the Year", "Male Achiever of the Year" amongst other prestigious categories. [6] GoldMyne TV was nominated as online TV of the year [7]

Categories

The following are the present categories:

Movie

  • Best Actress Of The Year (English)
  • Best Actor Of The Year (English)
  • Nollywood Face Of The Year
  • Best New Actor Of The Year (English)
  • Best New Actress Of The Year (English)
  • Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English)
  • Best Supporting Actress Of The Year (English)
  • Best Movie Of The Year (English)
  • Best Movie Producer Of The Year (English)
  • Best Movie Marketer of the Year (English)
  • Best Director Of The Year (English)
  • Comic Actor Of The Year (English)
  • Most Promising Act of the Year
  • Best Actor Of The Year (Yoruba)
  • Best Actress Of The Year (Yoruba)
  • Best New Actor Of The Year (Yoruba)
  • Best New Actress Of The Year (Yoruba)
  • Best Supporting Actor of the Year (Yoruba)
  • Best Supporting Actress Of The Year (Yoruba)
  • Best Movie Of The Year (Yoruba)
  • Best Movie Producer Of The Year (Yoruba)
  • Best Movie Marketer of the Year (Yoruba)
  • Movie Director Of The Year (Yoruba)
  • Most Promising Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
  • Most Promising Actor of the Year (Yoruba)
  • Comic Actor Of The Year (Yoruba)

Kannywood

  • Best Actor Of The Year
  • Best Actress of the Year
  • Best Supporting Actor of The Year
  • Best Supporting Actress of The Year
  • Best New Actor of The Year
  • Best New Actress of The Year
  • Best Director of The Year
  • Best Producer of The Year
  • Best Musician Of The Year
  • Best Film Of The Year

Ghana

  • BEST ACTRESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
  • BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
  • BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
  • ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD
  • BEST SHOWBIZ-FRIENDLY COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD
  • FACE OF GHANA MOVIES AWARD
  • BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR AWARD
  • HOTTEST GHANAIAN ACTRESS IN HOLLYWOOD

Movies

  • Best Actor Of The Year (G)
  • Best Actress Of The Year (Ghana)
  • Best Supporting Actor Of The Year (Ghana)
  • Best Supporting Actress Of The Year (Ghana)
  • Entertainment Company of the Year
  • Best New Actress Of The Year (Ghana)
  • Best Showbiz-friendly Company Of The Year (Ghana)
  • Face Of Ghana Movies Award
  • Best Movie Of The Year (Ghana)
  • Hottest Ghanaian Actress In Nollywood
  • Most Promising Actress of the Year

Music

  • Musician of the Year (Male)
  • Musician Of The Year (Female)
  • TV Station With Best Showbiz Content (Ghana)
  • Radio Station With Best Showbiz Content (Ghana)
  • Showbiz Blogger/Online Writer Of The Year (Ghana)
  • TV Hostess of the Year (Ghana)

Past award categories

Popular Song of the Year (2016-2020)
YearRecipientResult
2016 HarrySongReggae Blues Won [8]
2017 DavidoIf Won [9]
2018 Mr Real Ft Idowest, Kelvin Chuks & Odadice – LegbegbeWon [10]
2020 Asake – Mr. MoneyWon [11]
City People Next Rated Artiste (Male)
YearRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
2020 Bella Shmurda Won
Omah Lay Nominated
Oxlade Nominated
Cheque Nominated
Bad Boy Timz Nominated
Wizpec Nominated
Zinoleesky Nominated
Music Artist Of The Year (Female)
YearRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
2016 Simi Won
2017 Tiwa Savage Won
Niniola Nominated
Yemi Alade Nominated
Seyi Shay Nominated
Aramide Nominated
SimiNominated
Music Artist Of The Year (Male)
YearRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
2016 Kizz Daniel Won [12]
2017 Harrysong Won
Davido Nominated
Tekno Nominated
Runtown Nominated
Kizz DanielNominated
Wizkid Nominated
Olamide Nominated
2018 Mayokun Won [10]
Best Collaboration
YearRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
2016 Humblesmith Feat. Davido – Osinachi RemixWon
2017 Adekunle Gold Feat. Simi – No ForgetWon
Ycee Feat. Maleek Berry – JuiceNominated
Phyno Feat. P-Square – Financial WomanNominated
Illbliss Feat. Reekado Banks, Mr Eazi – JawonlayaNominated
Rap Act of the Year
YearRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
2020 CDQ Won
Comedy Act of the Year
YearRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
2020 Mr Macaroni Won

References

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  2. "Stars Converge for City People Awards". bellanaija.com. 5 August 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  3. "CD John, Chidinma, Dagrin to be honoured at 3rd City People Awards". thenet.ng. July 6, 2011. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  4. "Halima Abubakar, Samklef nominated for City People Awards". bellanaija.com. 8 August 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  5. "CITY PEOPLE SET TO HOLD 2017 MOVIE AWARDS". City PEople Group. August 21, 2017.
  6. "Celebrities Storm 2017 City People Awards for Excellence". 9 April 2017.
  7. Reporter (2017-07-17). "List Of Nominees For 2017 City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  8. Victor, Adeyemi Adebayo (27 July 2016). "Full list of Ghanaian winners at City People Entertainment Awards". ghanaweb.
  9. Ago, Arinze (2017-08-07). "#CPMA2017: Full List Of Winners At the City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  10. 1 2 Reporter (2018-11-03). "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  11. Reporter (2020-12-07). "Winners Emerge At 2020 City People Music Awards [Full List]". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  12. Showemimo, Adedayo (2016-07-26). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards" . Retrieved 2025-04-18.