Wednesday, June 29, 2011

FUNKE AKINDELE TO CO-HOST NEA AWARDS

NEW YORK, NY – (June 27, 2011) – Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) is proud to announce that Funke Akindele will be gracing the stage this year as a co-host alongside Nigerian top comedian Julius Agwu. Nigeria Entertainment Awards will be taking place September 2nd to the 5th in New York City.

Funke Akindele has been in over 50 major films over a 10 year period. With award winning hit movies like JENIFA, and with her latest hit movie Omo Ghetto Funke Akindele is a growing icon in the ever progressive, booming movie industry in Nigeria often referred to as Nollywood. Not only is she a renowned actress, but Akindele is a producer and director. This multi-talented star is the perfect face of NEA, displaying versatility that will be honored during a weekend filled with art, music, film and pride.

The Sixth Annual NEA Awards scheduled for Sunday, September 4th, 2011 at 5:00pm at the Sharp Theater of the Symphony Space in New York. This year’s nominees highlight new and young talents that are destined to shape the future of African Entertainment with nominees spanning throughout Africa. Artists receiving multiple nominations this year include Asa, Naeto C, Banky W, MI, Don Jazzy, Ice Prince and Olamide. Over 5,000 registered voters continue to log in votes daily for their favorite entertainers. Voting is online at our website (www.nigeriaentawards.com) or via mobile phones (www.nigeriaentawards/mobilevote) and runs through August 27, 2011.

As the producers of the award show continue to unveil details of this year’s lineup of events for the NEAs, they advise fans to stay up to date by following the NEAs on Twitter @NEAAwards, ‘Like’ the Facebook page and regularly visit the blog www.neasplash.com for more info and stories.





16 comments:

  1. Wish u best of luck my preety Queen of Nollywood

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  2. u are d bomb dear, wish u d best!

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  3. Only the best to you Funke..

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  4. looking forward to see u guyz in the nd wishing my lovely dear the best of luck she is really talented n i want her to know that we loved her movies keeppppppppppppppppp it uppppppppppp muah.

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  5. omo u don go oooooooooooooooo d Lord is ur strength keep it up

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  6. Wish u all d best of luck my pretty Queen of Nolly wood!!! d Lord is ur strength keep it up God bless u

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  7. hhhmmmmmm i am very jealous now. i beg, i fit turn 2 u? plsssss. all the same my sweet angel, i wish u guys a loving luck over there ok.

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  8. is the award show going to be televised??? if yes , please i will love to know which cable channel, thanks. Abie!

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  9. wish u gud luck and we are looking 4ward to see ur show see ur show

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  10. Ride on my dear it is you turn to get to the top and nobody can bring you down ni oruko Jesu. Amen.

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  11. thats your own goodluck girl.

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  12. you are the best i love all your movies and your beauty

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  13. girl, anytime , anyday i love ur u, ur work. the Lord will continue to strengthen u and will direct ur steps. luv u girlfriend.

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  14. Never abandon old friends. They are hard 2 replace. Friendships is like wine: it gets BETTER as it grows OLDER. Just like us... i get BETTER, u get OLDER.

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  15. Funke u are good keep it up

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  16. You deserve it, keep it up

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