WHO WON WHAT AT THE NEA (NATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS) 2017

For the first time, history was made where an award was organised in Sierra Leone recognising people for their talent and achievements in the entertainment industry, finally came to an end on Saturday (29/4/2017) in Freetown.

The 2017 NEA Awards is a glamorous celebration of artistry, honouring excellence in Sierra Leone Film making, Music, Sports, Comedy and Cultural Heritage. The NEA 2017 Award was organised by the LAKE Production in Partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in order to recognise the contributions and hard work folks in the entertainment industry has been doing in helping to rebrand the country Nationally and Internationally. The Award ceremony was sponsored by Airtel SL.

Lets have a look at who won what at the most talked about events in the community as well who made it on the fashion list….

BEST HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2017 – Radisson Blu
BEAUTY QUEEN OF THE 2017 – Hawa Kamara, Miss Universe, Philippines
BEST RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2017 – Gina’s Restaurant
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT OF THE YEAR 2017 – Collins Archie Pearce
BEST NIGHT CLUB OF THE YEAR 2017 – Warehouse Night Club
FASHION HOUSE OF THE – Alfantic Boutique
FILM DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR – They Are We” by Dr. Emma
BEST COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2017 – Sara de Great
BEST CLUB DISC JOKEY – DJ Mose
BEST HIT SINGLE – Cheer Am by LXG
BEST ONLINE PROMOTER – Murtala Mohamed Kamara
BEST AFRO- RNB – Morris Violator
BEST FILM OF THE YEAR 2017 – Elephant in the Room
BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR 2017 – Elephant in the room
BEST SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR 2017 – Osman Kamara, Swimmer
BEST SPORT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR – Sahr Morris Junior of Concord Times Newspaper
BEST NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2017 – Drizlik of Pop Collar fame
BEST LIVE PERFORMER – Late Shine de God’s Son
BEST FILM DIRECTOR – Mohamed Janneh
BEST DIASPORA ARTIST – Alonzo
BEST SPORT PERSONALITY – Pa Sama Sesay
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A FILM – Marta Sesay Macauley
BEST CULTURAL ARTIST – Internet Man
BEST MUSIC GROUP – LXG
BEST RADIO DJ – Master J.E
BEST SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR – Binta Bah, Volleyball player
BEST VISUAL EDITOR – Nick Asgill
BEST MUSIC PRODUCER – Nashito Kulala
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A FILM – Morris K. Sesay
BEST DANCE HALL ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2017 – Dallas Bantan
BEST ACTRESS OF THE YEAR 2017 – Salamatu Kargbo
BEST GOSPEL ARTIST – Memunatu Kabia
BEST LEAD ACTRESS – Zainab Sheriff
BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR 2017 – Happy by Morris
BEST HIP HOP ARTIST – YOK-7
BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A FILM – Michael Philip
BEST FEMALE ARTIST – Star Zee
BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR – Survivor by Emerson Bockarie
BEST MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2017 – Emmerson Bockarie
BEST ACTOR OF THE YEAR 2017 – Ramadan KD Barry
BEST LIFESTYLES TV PRESENTER – Phebian Swill

Hawawa Awa Hawa Kamara

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