| Top Naija Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: 2021 Top Naija Music Awards | |
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| Awarded for | Emerging Raising Star |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Presented by | Top Naija Music |
| First awarded | December 28, 2012 |
| Website | Official website |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | TopNaijaMusic |
| Produced by | Paul Oghoghorie |
| Directed by | Paul Oghoghorie |
Top Naija Music Awards (abbreviated TNMA Awards) is an annual event for emerging recording singers, songwriters, and producers in Nigeria.
The event is composed of 26 categories. The first edition of the Top Naija Music Awards was held on 28 December 2012 [1] at the Blue Pearl Hall, Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos State. Its second edition was held on 16 May 2015 at Victoria Island, with host Denrele Edun, [2] as it honors Nigerian emerging stars at the ceremony, and awarded Reekado Banks for Revelation of the Year at the event. [1]
At the seventh edition of the TNMA Awards, one of the winners got a support funds from the organizers. [3]
| # | Date | Venue | Host city | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 28 December 2012 | Blue Pearl Hall, Toyin Street, Ikeja | Lagos | |
| 2nd | 17 May 2014 | DPlace, Victoria Island | Lagos | Denrele Edun, Paul Oghoghorie |
| 3rd | 29 January 2016 | Monty Buffet, Victoria Island | Lagos | |
| 4th | 2 January 2017 | Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island [4] | Lagos | |
| 5th | 3 February 2018 | Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island [5] | Lagos | |
| 6th | 1 June 2019 | Lekki | Lagos | |
| 7th | 22 March 2020 | Virgin Rose Resort, Victoria Island | Lagos | |
| 8th | 9 January 2022 | Lagos |
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Next 2 Stardom Award (2015) | |||
| Year | Recipient | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Humblesmith | Won | |
| Timeyin | Won | ||
| Doxy | Won | ||
| Meyar Oti | Won | ||
| Sprintzee | Won | ||
Artist of the Year (Male)) | |||
| Year | Recipient | Result | |
| 2018 | Sonorous | Won | |
| 2017 | B-Red | Won | |
| 2016 | Mr Eazi | Won | |
| 2015 | Falz | Won | |
| Kizz Daniel | Nominated | ||
| Adekunle Gold | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Brain Boi | Won | |
| Korede Bello | Nominated | ||
| Lil Kesh | Nominated | ||
| Tekno | Nominated | ||
Revelation of the Year (2014–15) | |||
| Year | Recipient | Result | |
| 2015 | Ycee | Won | |
| 2014 | Reekado Banks | Won | |
| Tekno | Nominated | ||
| Lil Kesh | Nominated | ||
Best Music Video | |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2021 | Cactus - Davictim | Won | |
| 2017 | Street - Cixqo Featuring. Pompay, Steven Tones and Yunqblood | Won | |
| Finally - B-Red | Nominated | ||
| Colours - Mars And Barzini | Nominated | ||
| Long Time - Yungzee Onos Featuring. Defizy & Taurushood | Nominated | ||
| Baby O - Jayson | Nominated | ||
| Slamalaikum - Litmus | Nominated | ||
| Don’t Rush - Kayode | Nominated | ||
| Bamijo - Fonzyfwesh | Nominated | ||
| I dey 2much - Vickyqee Featuring. Mike Abdul | Nominated | ||
| Momore - Living World Family [LWF] Featuring. Ola | Nominated | ||
| Ayo Ni - Bjaylawrenz | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Gbemidebe - Youngluck | Won | |
Best Collaboration | |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2018 | Frankool | Won | |
| 2016 | Muziq (Orin) - Dj Timic Feat. Aiibeekay, Yanky,Aj’Mykel, Raxx, Spectacular & Wytte | Won | |
| Street - Cixqo | Nominated | ||
| Bless My Hustle - Bobby T Featuring. Small Doctor | Nominated | ||
| Ikebe Remix - Kiddo Featuring. Sunny J & Mahrizzi | Nominated | ||
Best Rap Single | |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2018 | King Supremez | Won | |
Best Hip Hop Single | |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2018 | Synapse | Won | |
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