Yemi Alade, Praiz, DJ Cuppy win big on special night

It was a night of amazing performances and reward last night at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York for the 2015 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.

In music, Yemi Alade picked up the honor as the Best Female Act. This is her second major award in a space of two months after picking up a similar honor at the MAMA 2015. Kiss Daniel got recognised for his outstanding year so far, as he walked away with the award for Best New Act.

Most Promising Act went to Simi, who gave a special performance of her hit songs, including Jamb Question. Her labelmate, Praiz, was celebrated as the Best R&B Act.

In the video category, Unlimited L.A won the award as the Best Music Video, for his work on Di’ja’s ‘Aww’. Best Female DJ fell to DJ Cuppy, and veteran Fuji maestro, Pasuma won the Best Indigenous Act award.

The event was hosted by singer Osas Ighodaro, and Nigerian pop star Ice Prince Zamani.

See Pulse TV video for more on Yemi Alade.