Rapper, Sarkodie won ‘Artiste of the Year’ at the 2016 African Entertainment Legends Awards held over the weekend in Nigeria.
He beat competition from AKA (South Africa), D’Banj (Nigeria), K’naan (Somalia), Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Asa (Nigeria), Daddy Lumba and Amandzeba to claim the ultimate award on the night.
The award scheme is dedicated to achievements in African entertainment. It took place at the BESPOKE Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria and was hosted by Bryan Okwara and Ella Mensa.
The event was powered by Flexy Entertainment with support from Smile Global Entertainment.
Full list of winners below.
AFRICAN LEGEND ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Sarkodie
BEST MUSIC PRODUCER –Altims
BEST FILM DIRECTOR – Kunle Afolayan
BEST MUSIC VIDEO – [Romantic] Korede Bello
BEST COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR – Bovi Ugboma
EMERGING COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR – Princewill
FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – Adedeji Jide -JReason
EMERGING FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – Yoms Collection
HIT SONG OF THE YEAR – [Mama] Kiss Daniel
AFRICAN BEST FILM PRODUCER – Deo Studios – In April
AFRICAN GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR – [You are Great] Steve Crown
BEST COLLABORATION [AFRICA] – Diamond Platnumz x PSquare [Kidogo]
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR – XtreemHype
FAST RISING ARTIST – Minjin
ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – Elvina Ibru [Classic Fm]
MOST POPULAR BLOG SITE OF THE YEAR- Ghanagist
BEST CINEMAS FILM 2016 – A trip to Jamaica –[Producer, Ayo Makun]
ENTERTAINMENT TV STATION OF THE YEAR – HipTv.
ENTERTAINMENT RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – Naija FM 102.7 FM
BEST RED CARPET DRESS/PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – Nana Akua Addo
BEST MODEL OF THE YEAR – Bryan Okwara
EMERGING MODEL OF THE YEAR [MALE] – Serena Sylvester
EMERGING MODEL OF THE YEAR [FEMALE] – Charlotte Derban
FAST RISING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR- Adu Safuwah Regina
FAST RISING ACTOR OF THE YEAR – Kunle Remi
NGO OF THE YEAR – Eneanya World Foundation
AFRICAN BEST RAP ARTIST – Phyno
AFRICAN DANCE HALL ACT OF THE YEAR – Patoranking – No kissing Baby
BEST ACTOR OF THE YEAR – Alex Ekubo
BEST ACTRESS OF THE YEAR – Funke Akindele
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMPANY OF THE YEAR – Joy Dadi
AELA DISCOVERY ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Emmanuel Luther
Legendary Awardees
Event company of the year WALE SAMSON
Award of Excellence / Hall of fame OMOTOSHO TOPE JOSEPH
Icon / Legend Award
JOKE SILVA
Icon / Legend Award
Rt. Hon ADEYEMI IKUFORIJI
Icon / Legend Award
KING WASIU AYINDE
MARSHAL
Icon / Legend Award
SIR. SHINA PETERS
Icon / Legend
QUEEN SALAWA ABENI
Icon / Legend Award
ONYEKA OWENU
Special Recognition Award of Excellence
ONPOINT CLOTHING
Artist Management Company. CASPERTAINMENT
SOURCE: livefmghana.com/Ghana/91.9FM
