The Beatz Awards 2018 Explained
The 4th The Beatz Awards tagged "The Quadrant", was held at Muson Center in Lagos on 21 November 2018. Nominees were revealed on October 26, 2017.[1] The live show was televised on STV, Nigezie TV, wapTV, TVC, and BEN Television, and hosted by Kenny Blaq. Killertunes had the highest award winnings at The Beatz Awards, by securing 3 awards at the ceremony.[2]
Performers
Presenters
Nominations and winners
The following is a list of nominees and the winners[3] are listed highlighted in boldface.
Best Producer | New Discovery Producer |
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Best Afro Pop Producer | Best Afrobeat Producer |
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Best Afro R&B Producer | Best Afro Hip Hop Producer |
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- LeriQ - (LeriQ - "Will You Be Mine")
- Lord Sky – Nkenjikeke by Rudeboy
- Kel-P – (Ceeza Milli - "Yapa")
- Young Wills – (Praiz - "Champagne and Flowers")
- Fresh VDM – (Peruzzi - "Mata")
| - Demsa – (Falz - "La Fete")
- Quebeat – Ponmile by Reminics
- Cliff Egde – Gbayi by Cdq Ft Kizz Daniel
- PBanks & Young John – (Olamide - "Science Student")
- Young John – (Efe - "Warri")
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Best Afro Highlife Producer | Best Afro Rock Producer |
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| - Johnny Drille - (Johnny Drille – "Awa Love")
- Clay – (Clay - "The One")
- Folabi Nuel – (Folabi Nuel - "My Heart")
- Zainab Sule – (Zainab Sule - "I Believe In Love")
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Best Afro Soul Producer | Best Afro Dancehall Producer |
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| - Micon Beatz – (Timaya - "Ah Blem Blem")
- Rudeboy – (Rudeboy - "Fire Fire")
- Tekno – (Tekno - "Jogodo")
- Chopstix – (Barna Boy - "Gba")
- Vtekawesome – (Yemi Alade - "Bum Bum")
- Praiz – (Praiz - Show Me Love")
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Best Afro Gospel Producer | Best Songwriters |
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- Smj – (Tim Godfrey - "Nara")
- Mr. Tee – (Steph Kerri - "Onye Eze")
- Frank Edwards – (Frank Edwards – "Miracle Rain")
- Folabi Nuel – Yahweh by Folabi Nuel
- Sammie Okposo – Marvelous Thing
- Nosa – (Nosa - "Most High")
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Male DJ of the Year | Female DJ of the Year |
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Best Radio Station | Best Entertainment Station (Terrestrial) |
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Best Entertainment Station (Cable) | Best Artist Manager |
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Best Music Video Director | Best OAP |
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Best Mixing & Mastering Engineer | Best Record Label |
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- Simi – (Simi - "Remind Me")
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Best Blog | Best Online Music Platform |
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- BellaNaija
- Linda Ikeji Blog
- OloriSuperGal
- 360 Nobs
- Stella Dimoko Korkus
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Best Choreographer |
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- Don Flex – (Mr. P - "Ebeano")
- Kaffy – (Olamide - "Science Student")
- Ggb Dance Crew – (Teni - "Askamaya")
- Pinky Debbie - (Lil Kesh - "Baby Favour"
- Bunmi Olunloyo - Fela & The Kalakuta Queen
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Notes and References
- Web site: Omoruyi . Omoleye . Don Jazzy, DJ Cuppy, Rudeboy, Frank Edwards, Toke Makinwa others nominated for The Beatz Awards 2018 See full list » YNaija . YNaija . 10 April 2022 . 17 October 2018.
- Web site: Omoruyi . Omoleye . Johnny Drille, DJ Cuppy, DJ Spinall, Killertunes win top awards at #TheBeatzAwards 2018 (PHOTOS) » YNaija . YNaija . 10 April 2022 . 22 November 2018.
- Web site: Thank You BellaNaijarians, We Won! See the Full List of Winners from the 2018 Beatz Awards . BellaNaija . 10 April 2022 . 23 November 2018.