African Entertainment Awards-Canada 2015: Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas, Others Nominated

Organizers of the African Entertainment Awards have announced the official nominees for the 2015 edition.

The Awards honor and celebrate African Entertainers who have helped shape the future of the industry–This year’s edition will be held on Saturday, September 5 at 5:30 — 3:00am in EDT, in Toronto, Canada.

The award ceremony will be hosted by John Dumelo, and Emma Nyra. Yo can visit www.aeawards.ca to cast your votes. The Ghanaian nominees include, BigOj films, Bisa Kdei, Sarkodie, Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas, John Dumelo, Adjetey Annan, Nana Bediako, Shatta Wale, and more

Here is the full list of nominees

Best International Raggae/Dancehall Artist

Shatta Wale

Cynthia Morgan

Bebe Cool

Burna Boy

Patoranking

Best MC

MC Monbaden

MC Bonde

MC Ebone

Mc Quinloho

Mc Hilly

Best DJ

Dj Yung Jaah

Dj Bravado

Bj Mahijto

Dj DeeMaks

Dj Dharell

Quick Travels Best Gospel Act

Icha Km (Congo)

The Focus Way

Foluke (Nigeria)

Meezy Musik (Congo)

Minister Ike

BAIFA Best Female Artist

Neza (Uganda)

Missy Bk (Cameroon)

Sweet Maria (Angola)

Veeby Afrosoul (Cameroon)

Yemimah (Sudan)

Pepeyee Best Male Artist

P. Rhymes

Ozee B

Dice Ailes

AO

Freeman Nadawo

Rasselas (Ethiopia)

Best Single of the Year

Body Yayi – Freeman Nadawo

High – Kekay

I Don’t Mind – Mora

Try Me – Ozee-B & Success K

Bamidele – CBG

Best New Artist of the Year

Kekay

Nina Blanc

Garth Prince

Patria P.

Lotana Obiefuna

Best Breakout Artist of the Year

JD Era

Temi Singer

The Weekend

Rich Kidd

K’Naan

Best Movie Producer

Lonzo

OJ Obiorah

Tokumbo Jaboro

Jude Idada

Lucky Ejim

Best Music Video

Telephone – Dice Ailes

Commander – T-Obay ft Iyanya

Nigeria Girl – Akin

Moferen – Patria P. ft Kekay

Let Me Know – T-Major

Best Video Director

Tee Tash

Oshakes

James Abifade of Alpha & Pictures

Big Oj Films

Jude Braimo

VMO Best Promoter

Envy Lounge

Moh Coulibaly

UAMG

The Bachelors

Pearl Noir

Best Comedian

Trixx

Femi Lawson

JayKay Kenny

Arthur Simeon

Best Model

Ty Ish

Berlange

Trina Atiliu

Aluad Anei

Nyabuoy Gatbel

Best Movie Star

Olunike Adeliyi

Emmanuel Kabongo

Linda Osifo

Bibi Sonye

Bobby Obodo

Best Designer

Nana Bediako

Beni Boo

Gwen Madiaba

Beaucoup

Chinedu designs

Best Media

Feva TV

Ben Afrik

G987FM The African Groove Show

AfricanEnt.com

African Radio Show 88.5 Edmonton

Best Record Label

Nyasha

ICU Records

Chigzzy Entertainment

MMG Microbell Media Group

Gatwitch Records

Best Event Of The Year

Bisa Kdei Concert

Hold My Liquor

HKN Invasion

All African All White Boat Cruise

Zouk On The Sea

Best Band/Group

The Focus Way

ICU Crew

G.NAX

Best Canadian Promoter

Rodeo Promo

Koncept Entertainment

BMW Promo

Vibrant Promo

World Music Artist of the Year

Trinity (Boswana)

Donne Roberts (Madagasca)

Jean Fojeba (Cameroon)

David John (Sudan)

Cheka (Guinea)

Grange Real Estate Award of Excellence (sponsored by Cory McNaught)

Masai Ujiri (NBA Toronto Raptors General Manager)

Lifetime Achievement Award

Awilo Longonba (Congolese International Recording Artist)

Equi Foundation Community Champion Award

Fitzroy Gordon (President, CEO & Station Manager of G987FM)

Afrotunes Best International New Act

Lil Kesh

Korede Bello

Eddy Kenzo

Bisa Kdei

Patoranking

Best International Male Artist

AKA (South Africa)

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Sarkodie (Ghana)

Olamide (Nigeria)

Davido (Nigeria)

Best International Female Artist

Victoria Kimani (Kenya)

Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

Seyi Shay (Nigeria)

Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)

Bucie (South Africa)

Best International Actress

Tayo Sobola

Yvonne Okoro

Joselyn Dumas

Remmy Njoku

Funke Akindele

Best International Actor

John Dumelo

Joseph Benjamin

Hlomla Dandala

O.C Ukeje

Adjetey Anang

Best Artist (USA)

Nana NYC

Sky E

Filon Jay

Gibril the African

B Clay

Best promoter (Diaspora)

Dukes Osita

Boogie Down Nima

Big A

Coscanino Big Moose

Media Excellence

Jide Adediran – Core Media

Jefferson Sackey – Joy TV

Service Award

Tee – The Suya Spot