Nigerian Entertainment Today, Netng have proudly unveiled the seventh edition of NET Honours. On Friday, December 15, 2023, the organization released the people’s choice award nominees marking another year of recognizing achievements in the African entertainment industry.
Scheduled for Friday, December 22, 2023, the NET Honours will showcase the brilliance of some of Africa’s most celebrated personalities. Organizers are promising awe-inspiring surprises around every corner, making this edition particularly noteworthy.
Data-Driven Nominations
In keeping with tradition, nominations for these prestigious awards are entirely data-driven. According to Netng, The selection process involved a meticulous analysis of audience searches, engagements, and trends across ID Africa’s owned media channels, including Netng, Neusroom, 234Star, and Orin.
Empowering Entertainment Enthusiasts
African entertainment enthusiasts will once again wield the power to cast their votes for the celebrities who have left an indelible mark over the past year. Out of the 24 categories honoring celebrities, public figures, and events shaping Africa’s pop culture, fans will have a say in 18 of them.
Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, ID Africa’s Regional Manager for West Africa, emphasized the impact of Net Honours on Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
“As the African entertainment landscape continues to witness astronomical growth, Nigeria remains at the forefront of its groundbreaking global achievements.”
“It’s important for us to play a role in chronicling this time in our history, rewarding the incredible contributions of these personalities, ” she further explained
Diverse Categories and Notable Nominees
This year’s voting categories have expanded to include more nominations, introducing an exciting twist to the competition. Leading the pack with three nominations each in various categories are multi-award-winning artistes Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. Ayra Starr, Tems, and Tiwa Savage secured two nominations each, demonstrating the diversity of talent in the Most Popular Music Artiste (Female) and Most Searched Music Artiste (Female) categories.
Other notable nominees include Rema, maintaining a global music presence, and Asake, YBNL’s rising star, competing alongside industry giants in the Most Popular Music Artiste category. In the Most Popular Actor category, Tobi Bakre, Kunle Remi, Femi Adebayo, Daniel Etim Effiong, and Timini Egbuson vie for the prestigious award.
Noteworthy social content creators like Sabinus, Kiekie, and Layi Wasabi also earned nominations, alongside popular BBNaija stars Phyna, Mercy, and Beauty, competing for the title of Most Popular BBNaija stars. The stage is set for an electrifying celebration of excellence in African entertainment at NET Honours 2023.
Below are a list of all the nominees. You can vote here for your favourites:
Most Popular Actor
Kunle Remi
Tobi Bakre
Daniel Etim Effiong
Femi Adebayo
Timini Egbuson
Most Popular Actress
Scarlet Gomez
Funke Akindele
Toyin Abraham
Bimbo Ademoye
Nancy Isime
Nse Ikpe-Etim
Most Popular Foreign Celebrity
Lee Min-Ho
BTS
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Selena Gomez
Most Popular Celebrity Stylists
Swanky Jerry
Tiannah Styling
Medlin Boss
Damola Adeyemi
The Style Infidel
Most Popular BBNaija Star
Beauty Tukura
Mercy Eke
Tacha
Liquorose
Erica
Phyna
Most Popular Comedian
Sabinus
Basket Mouth
AY
Layi Wasabi
Bovi
Most Popular Event
BBNaija
Headies
Nigerian Idol
AMVCA
The Voice
Most Popular Media Personality (Female)
Toke Makinwa
Kie Kie
Nancy Isime
Bolanle Olukanni
Bisola Aiyeola
Most Popular Media Personality (Male)
Uti Nwachukwu
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Ik Osakioduwa
Chude Jideonwo
Most Popular Musician (Female)
Mercy Chinwo
Tiwa Savage
Tope Alabi
Tems
Ayra Starr
Most Popular Musician (Male)
Davido
Burna Boy
Wizkid
Asake
Rema
Most Popular Music Producer
Rexxie
P-Prime
Sarz
London
Blaisebeatz
Magicsticks
Tempoe
Most Popular Dancer/Video Vixen
Kaffy
Izzy Odigie
Pinkie Debbie
SoftMadeIT
Tiwa Pearl
Poco Lee
Westsy De Lifestyle
Most Popular DJ
DJ Spinall
DJ Neptune
DJ Xclusive
DJ YK Mule
DJ Kaywise
Most Popular Fandom (BBNaija)
Titans -Tacha
Elites – Erica
Liquolions – Liquorose
BeeNavy – Beauty Tukura
Phynation – Phyna
Mercenaries – Mercy Eke
Most Popular Fandom (Music)
Starboy FC – Wizkid
30 BG – Davido
Savage Soldiers – Tiwa Savage
Outsiders – Burna Boy
Ravers – Rema
