The winners of the 2015 edition of Nigerian Music Video Awards, has finally been announced.
Recall last year, the event, led by media personality, Cally Ikpe,was called off 72 hours to the main show, with coordinators citing logistics challenges as the reason.
‘it was a tough call but it was inevitable. There’s also the need to overhaul the concept, with a view to making it more purposeful also overwhelmed it.’
Cally Ikpe, has also explained the reason why winners are been announed despite the fact that the award show never hapened.
In his words:
all other stages of the 9th edition of the NMVA was observed, from the call for entry, the nomination and to the online voting among other ancillary programs. It is imperative that the public is let in to what the result of the process is. Though belated, but we are pleased to announce the winners in the various categories for the 9th edition of the annual Nigeria Music Video Awards. In a short while, we will also let you know what the plans for the 2016 edition are.
Here are the winners for the 2015 NMVA:
Best RnB Video
Timi Dakolo – ‘Wish Me Well’
Best Highlife Video
Harrysong – ‘Reggae Blues’
Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video
Adekunle Gold – ‘Sade’
Best Gospel Video
Humblesmith – ‘Osinachi’
Best Video by Minors
Young Bobby & Lexxy Eye – ‘Famous’
Best Afrobeat Video
Wizkid – ‘Ojuelegba’
Best Reggae/Dancehall Video
Seyi Shay – ‘Right Now’
Best Afro Hip Hop Video
Falz – ‘Karishika
Best Afro Pop Video
Oritsefemi – ‘Igbeyawo’
Best Pop Extra Video
Tekno – ‘Duro’
Best Video by a New Artiste
Kiss Daniel – ‘Laye’
Best Contemporary Afro Video
Korede Bello – ‘Godwin’
Mainstream Hip Hop Video
Vector – King Kong Remix
Best Use of Dance in a Video
May D – ‘Ibadi’
Best Use of Costume in a Video
Tipsy – ‘O Wunmi’
Best Use of Visual Effect in a Video
Reekado Banks – ‘Katapot’
Best Cinematography
Moe Musa – ‘Melo’ by Olamide
Best Director
Mattmax – King Kong remix by Vector
Best New Director
Wole Siren – ‘Okoro’ by Jowana
Best Editor
Unlimited LA – ‘Aww’ by Di’Ja
Record Label of the Year
Mavin Records
Video of the Year
Vector – King Kong Remix
