Ghanaian Dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr. popularly known as Shatta Wale grabbed the Best Dancehall Artiste at the 3rd Edition of African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEUSA) held on Saturday, October 21.
The event which was held at Elizabeth, New Jersey also saw Ghanaian-American comedian, dancer, musician, and producer, Clifford Owusu adjudged Best Comedian.
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His videos have been featured on Good Morning America, BET and BuzzFeed.
The African Entertainment Awards, also known as AEA is as an annual award show that recognizes individuals who have positively impacted the African Canadian entertainment industry.
It is also aimed at showcasing rich African-Canadian culture, arts and entertainment. This luxurious event features a red carpet gala reception, live entertainment, comedy and an awards ceremony graced by elite guests, celebrities, performing artists and business professionals.
The AE Awards “celebrates cutting edge developments and forward thinkers shaping the future of African entertainment industry. Thereby honouring, innovations, entrepreneurship and brand development.”
2017 Winners
BEST DANCE HALL ARTIST – Shatta Wale
BEST COMEDIAN – Clifford Owusu
BEST MALE SINGLE – Mr. Leo
BEST FEMALE SINGLE – Nsoki
BEST FEMALE ARTIST – Yemi Alade
BEST MALE ARTIST – Nelson Freitas
BEST VIDEO – Akothee
HOTTEST GROUP – Navy Kenzo
BEST MALE PALOP ARTIST – Nelson Freitas
BEST FEMALE PALOP ARTIST – Nsoki
BEST NEW ARTIST – Nsoki
BEST COLLABORATION – Nelson Freitas ft. Richie Cambell
BEST CARIBBEAN ARTIST – Gyptian
BEST HIP HOP ARTIST – Cassper Nyovest
BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST – Yemi Alade
BEST FRANCOPHONE ARTIST – Dub Afrika and Dj Fays
BEST DANCER/GROUP – Triplets Ghetto Kid
BEST GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP – Zimpraise
BEST UPCOMING TALENT – Adiona Maboreke Chidzonga
COMMUNITY AWARD – Butterfly Walkerinc
BEST DJ – DJ Spinal
BEST PROMOTER – Karina Barbosa
BEST BLOGGER – Platina Line
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD – Alikiba
BEST AWARD SHOW – Cape Verde Music Award
BEST PRODUCER/DIRECTOR – Gilyto Semedo
MANAGER OF THE YEAR – Kavuma Dauda
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – Jestina George
BEST TV/RADIO – Zap TV
HOST OF THE YEAR – Bonang Matheba
BEST PALOP RADIO STATION – Radio CVMA
MODEL OF THE YEAR – Maria Borges
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – Kibonen Nfi
TAMIN AWARD OF HONOR – HIGH CHIEF CHARLES UGO EKE
HUMANITARIAN AWARD – Nelson Aluya
AWARD OF APPRECIATION – REV DERRICK L. GREEN
MAYOR OF THE YEAR – RAS J BARAKA
QUEEN OF PALOP – NSOKI
MAMA AFRICA THE QUEEN OF AFROBEATS- YEMI ALADE
AWARD OF ACHIVEMENT – GYPTIAN
LIFE TIME ACHIEVMENT AWARD – Sierra Leon’s Refugee All Stars
TAMIN COMMUNITY AWARD – Lady IRA
BEST ALBUM – Yemi Alade
Source: LiveFmGhana
