The inaugural Nigeria Comedy Awards brought together the Nigerian comedy industry on Sunday at the Eko Conference Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos State.
Some of the biggest comedy stars like Layi Wasabi, Taooma, and Broda Shagi were recognized for their talents, as Nollywood stars were also awarded plaques.
Accoding to reports, the event was created to honor outstanding performers and projects in the comedy industry.
The event was organized by an experienced team headed by the founder of Afrotainment, Bunmi Davies (event producer); Executive Director, Royal Roots Communication Network, Debbie Odutayo
The project was consulted by Wale Adenuga, the Managing Director of Wale Adenuga Productions, and Wole Adenuga, the Managing Director of WapTV, serving as executive producers.
The event was hosted by TV personality Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, widely recognized as Kiekie. The special guest performers included veteran singers 2Baba and 9ice, alongside comedian Akpororo.
Below is the full list of winners:
- Best Standup Comedian (Male)- Basket Mouth
- Best stand-up comedian(Female) – Helen Paul
- Best Comedy Movie – Passport
- Best Comedy Actor Series/Movie (Female) – Mercy Johnson (Passport)
- Best Comedy Actor, Series/Movie (Male) – Broda Shagi (Face to Face)
- Best Comedy Kid category (Male/Female) – Kiriku
- Best Comedy Cartoonist – Dada Adekola (Mr. and Mrs.; Vanguard Newspaper). He was also awarded a prize of N1,000,000.
- Recognition award – Sola Sobowale
- Best Comedy Skit-maker (Male)- Mr Macaroni
- Best Comedy Skit Maker (Female) – Taaooma
- Revelation of the Year Award – Layi Wasabi (Prize money of N1,000,000)
- Posthumous award – Late Gbenga Adeboye (Daughter receives the award on behalf of her dad and a grand prize of N1,000,000)
- Posthumous Award – Late Sam Loco Efe (A grand prize of N1,000,000)
- WapTV Special Award – Akpan and Oduma