Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) announces the 2017 NEA nomination list for the 12th edition of the awards.
The award scheme is an annual award ceremony with the primary objective of recognizing the contributions of Nigerian and African Entertainers.

The 2017 NEA will be held on September 3, 2017 in New York City.
Ghana's rap king Sarkodie and Multiple award winning dancehall superstar Stonebwoy are competing for ‘Best Africa Male‘ award with Sauti Sol, Cassper Nyovest, Diamond Platnumz, Eddie Kenzo, Nasty C and Toofan.

In the  Best Africa Female Artist (Non Nigerian) category sultry Ghanaian singers Efya and Becca are competing alongside Amanda Black and Victoria Kimani for the gong.

In the movie category, Ama K. Abebrese, Chris Attoh, Majid Michel, Jackie Appiah and Yvonne Okoro also gained nominations.