2020 African Entertainment Awards USA
6th AEAUSA Awards | |
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Date | December 20, 2020 |
Location | Jim Wise Theater, New Jersey |
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Hosted by | Nkechi Blessing Sunday Seun Sean Jimoh |
Most nominations | Burna Boy (6) |
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Produced by | Dominic Tamin Oluwole Ogundare |
The 6th AEAUSA was held at New Jersey on December 20, 2020[1] with no live audience due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was broadcast live on AEAUSA YouTube channel.[2] Nominees[3] were revealed on October 9, 2020. The ceremony seeks to reward excellence in entrepreneurship, community leadership, and the entrainment industry in Africa and the diaspora.
The ceremony was sponsored by Empak Corp,[2] and Siderz Entertainment LLC.[4]
Performers[edit]
Artist[edit]
- Maua Sama
- KG
- Jahllano
- Tinashe Mukasa
- Mando
- Connell Thompson
- Manamba Kanté
- Dub Afrika
- Jamaal Hoggard
- Lil Ommy
- TY Vybz
- Nandy
- Ms. Bodega
- Afro Afrique
- Morachi
Presenters[edit]
- Nkechi Blessing Sunday
- Seun Sean Jimoh
- Dr. Nelson Aluya MD
- Lwanga Douglas
- II Kaya Ises
- Osita F. Ugeh
- Tina Johnson
Nominations and winners[edit]
The following is a list of nominees[5] and the winners[6] 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 Dancer/Group | Song of the Year |
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Best DJ | Best Francophone Artist |
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Best Palop Male Artist | Best Palop Female Artist |
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Best Upcoming/Local Artist | Best Dancehall Act |
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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 |
Best New Artist | Best African Comedian |
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Best Host TV/Radio | Best Influencer |
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Note
- This year's award introduced a new category named the Best New Artist. Laycon fans took to Twitter[7] to celebrate his win, as being the first to be awarded the Best New Artist.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Trinidadians Nominated For 2020 African Entertainment Awards". Caribbean Entertainment Hub. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Actress, Nkechi Blessing, Seun Jimoh unveiled as hosts of African Entertainment Awards USA 2020". Vanguard. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ↑ "Africa Entertainment Awards USA 2020: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ↑ "Beyoncé, Burnaboy, Diamond Platnumz, Yemi Alade, Others Shine At African Entertainment Awards, USA 2020". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ↑ "Check out list of Kenyan Musicians nominated in this year's AEAUSA Awards (Full List)". Pulse Live Kenya. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ↑ "Sauti Sol, Diamond, Eric Omondi & Nandy win big at 2020 AEAUSA Awards (Full List)". Pulse Live Kenya. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ Yaakugh, Kumashe (21 December 2020). "BBNaija: Fans celebrate as Laycon wins Best New Artist at AEAUSA 2020". Legit.ng. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
External links[edit]
AEAUSA YouTube Channel AEAUSA Archived 2020-11-26 at the Wayback Machine
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