ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
successful artiste for the year under review
TUFACE
SONG OF THE YEAR
Most popular song from a single in the year under review. Decided by voting.
RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Best single recording (On-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential
THE WAY YOU ARE – DAREY
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top-notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.
DON JAZZY – “OVER THE MOON” BY DR SID, MR. ENDOWED, POP SOMETHING
RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Best single recording (On-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential
THE WAY YOU ARE – DAREY
BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)
Best conceptualized, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.
BEST R ‘N’ B SINGLE
Best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group)
THE WAY YOU ARE – DAREY
BEST POP SINGLE
Best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)
POP SOMETHING – DR. SID
BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM
Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)
UNSTOPPABLE INT’L EDITION – 2FACE
BEST RAP SINGLE
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song
OLEKU – ICE PRINCE
LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album
MODENINE – RHYME TIGHT
BEST COLLABO
Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review
NUMBER ONE – M.I FT. FLAVOUR
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
FEMI – MONEY MONEY MONEY
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
WAJE – FOR A MINUTE
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
WAJE – FOR A MINUTE
AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR
None Nigerian category
CABO SNOOP (ANGOLA) – WINDECK