| City People Entertainment Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in Nigeria and Ghana entertainment |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Presented by | City People Magazine |
| First award | 2009 |
| Website | citypeopleonline |
City People Entertainment Awards are annual awards presented by City People Magazine to honour Nigerian and Ghanaian entertainers.[1] The first edition was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State on 14 June 2009. The event was hosted by Governor Gbenga Daniel at the State House.[1] The ceremony was last held on 22 June 2014 at 10 Degrees Event Centre, Lagos State.[2][3][4]
2017 division
In 2017, the awards were divided into "City People Music Awards" and "City People Movie Awards".[5] These awards are distinct from the "City People Awards For Excellence" which is a separate awards ceremony by the same organiser, which recognises achievements in fields beyond entertainment with categories such as "Lifetime Achievement Award", "Businessman of the Year", "Male Achiever of the Year" among others.[6] GoldMyne TV was nominated for Online TV of the Year [7]
Categories
The following are the award categories:
- Recognition Award
- Best Vocal Artiste (Male)
- Best Vocal Artiste (Female)
- Legendary Award
- Indigenous Act Award
- Pop/Rock Act with Potential Award
- Male Act with Potential Award
- Female Act with Potential Award
- Highlife Act with Potential Award
- Hip Hop Act with Potential Award
- Indigenous Act with Potential Award
- Gospel Music Icon Award
- Most Promising Artiste (Male)
- Most Promising Artiste (Female)
- Best Lyrical Exploration/Lyricist (Male/Female)
- Best Afro Hip Hop Single
- Highlife Act with Potential
- Best Gospel Music Video
- Best Recording with A-list Act
- Best Indigenous Single
- Emerging Male Act with Potential
- Emerging Female Act with Potential
- Emerging Gospel Act of the Year
- Recording of the Year
- Best Nigerian International Act
- Best Performing Act
Movie
- Best Actress of the Year (English)
- Best Actor of the Year (English)
- Nollywood Face of the Year
- Best New Actor of the Year (English)
- Best New Actress of the Year (English)
- Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English)
- Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
- Best Movie of the Year (English)
- Best Movie Producer of the Year (English)
- Best Movie Marketer of the Year (English)
- Best Director of the Year (English)
- Comic Actor of the Year (English)
- Most Promising Act of the Year
- Best Actor of the Year (Yoruba)
- Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
- Best New Actor of the Year (Yoruba)
- Best New Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
- Best Supporting Actor of the Year (Yoruba)
- Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
- Best Movie of the Year (Yoruba)
- Best Movie Producer of the Year (Yoruba)
- Best Movie Marketer of the Year (Yoruba)
- Movie Director of the Year (Yoruba)
- Most Promising Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
- Most Promising Actor of the Year (Yoruba)
- Comic Actor of the Year (Yoruba)
Kannywood
- Best Actor of the Year
- Best Actress of the Year
- Best Supporting Actor of the Year
- Best Supporting Actress of the Year
- Best New Actor of the Year
- Best New Actress of the Year
- Best Director of the Year
- Best Producer of the Year
- Best Musician of the Year
- Best Film of the Year
Ghana
- Best Actress of the Year Award
- Best Supporting Actor of the Year Award
- Best Supporting Actress of the Year Award
- Entertainment Company of the Year Award
- Best Showbiz-friendly Company of the Year Award
- Face of Ghana Movies Award
- Best Movie of the Year Award
- Hottest Ghanaian Actress in Hollywood
Movies
- Best Actor of the Year (G)
- Best Actress of the Year (Ghana)
- Best Supporting Actor of the Year (Ghana)
- Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Ghana)
- Entertainment Company of the Year
- Best New Actress of the Year (Ghana)
- Best Showbiz-friendly Company of the Year (Ghana)
- Face of Ghana Movies Award
- Best Movie of the Year (Ghana)
- Hottest Ghanaian Actress In Nollywood
- Most Promising Actress of the Year
Music
- Musician of the Year (Male)
- Musician of the Year (Female)
- TV Station with Best Showbiz Content (Ghana)
- Radio Station with Best Showbiz Content (Ghana)
- Showbiz Blogger/Online Writer of the Year (Ghana)
- TV Hostess of the Year (Ghana)
Past award categories
Popular Song of the Year (2016-2020) | |||
| Year | Recipient | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HarrySong – "Reggae Blues" | Won | [8] |
| 2017 | Davido – "If" | Won | [9] |
| 2018 | Mr Real featuring Idowest, Kelvin Chuks & Odadice – "Legbegbe" | Won | [10] |
| 2020 | Asake – "Mr. Money" | Won | [11] |
City People Next Rated Artiste (Male) | |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2020 | Bella Shmurda | Won | |
| Omah Lay | Nominated | ||
| Oxlade | Nominated | ||
| Cheque | Nominated | ||
| Bad Boy Timz | Nominated | ||
| Wizpec | Nominated | ||
| Zinoleesky | Nominated | ||
Music Artist of the Year (Female) | |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2016 | Simi | Won | |
| 2017 | Tiwa Savage | Won | |
| Niniola | Nominated | ||
| Yemi Alade | Nominated | ||
| Seyi Shay | Nominated | ||
| Aramide | Nominated | ||
| Simi | Nominated | ||
Music Artist of the Year (Male) | |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2016 | Kizz Daniel | Won | [12] |
| 2017 | Harrysong | Won | |
| Davido | Nominated | ||
| Tekno | Nominated | ||
| Runtown | Nominated | ||
| Kizz Daniel | Nominated | ||
| Wizkid | Nominated | ||
| Olamide | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Mayokun | Won | [10] |
Best Collaboration | |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2016 | Humblesmith featuring. Davido – "Osinachi Remix" | Won | |
| 2017 | Adekunle Gold featuring Simi – "No Forget" | Won | |
| Ycee featuring Maleek Berry – "Juice" | Nominated | ||
| Phyno featuring P-Square – "Financial Woman" | Nominated | ||
| Illbliss featuring Reekado Banks, Mr Eazi – "Jawonlaya" | Nominated | ||
Rap Act of the Year | |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2020 | CDQ | Won | |
Comedy Act of the Year | |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2020 | Mr Macaroni | Won | |
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- "Stars Converge for City People Awards". bellanaija.com. 5 August 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- "CD John, Chidinma, Dagrin to be honoured at 3rd City People Awards". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. July 6, 2011. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- "Halima Abubakar, Samklef nominated for City People Awards". bellanaija.com. 8 August 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- "CITY PEOPLE SET TO HOLD 2017 MOVIE AWARDS". City PEople Group. August 21, 2017.
- "Celebrities Storm 2017 City People Awards for Excellence". 9 April 2017.
- Reporter (2017-07-17). "List Of Nominees For 2017 City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- Victor, Adeyemi Adebayo (27 July 2016). "Full list of Ghanaian winners at City People Entertainment Awards". ghanaweb.
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- Reporter (2018-11-03). "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
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