Sauti Sol, Eric Omondi Win Top Entertainment Awards in U.S

Kenyan afro-pop band Sauti Sol and comedian Eric Omondi are among top African entertainers feted during the 6th annual Africa Entertainment Awards, USA (AEAUSA) ceremony held in New Jersey on Sunday.

Omondi won the Best African Comedian award while Sauti Sol was named the Hottest Group on the continent.
Tanzanian megastar Diamond Platnumz bagged the Best Male Artist Award while his compatriot Faustina Charles Mfinanga popularly known as Nandy scooped the Best Female Artist Award.

Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo was named the Entertainer of the Year, DJ Sinyorita from Clouds FM (Tanzania) the Best DJ of the Year, while Uganda’s Douglas Lwaga won the Media Personality of the Year Award
AEAUSA is a non-profit organization established in New Jersey USA to support, celebrate, and uplift African entertainment.

Below is the full list of winners in the AEAUSA Awards:
Best Male Artist: Diamond Platnumz

Best Female Artist: Nandy

Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist: Elgrande Toto

Hottest Group: Sauti Sol

Best Collaboration: Beyonce ft Shatta Wale – King Already

Best Music Video: Burnaboy – Anybody

Entertainer of the Year: Eddy Kenzo

Best Dancer/Group: Fire K Stars

Best DJ: DJ Sinyorita

Best Francophone Artist: Soul Bangs

Best Palop Male Artist: Mr Bow

Best Palop Female Artist: Yasmine

Best New Artist: Laycon

Song of the Year: Master KG – Jerusalema

Best Upcoming/Local Artist: KG

Best Male Artist – Central/ West Africa: Stonebwoy

Best Male Artist – East/South/North Africa: Rayvanny

Best Female Artist- Central/ West Africa: Yemi Alade

Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa: Zahara

Best African Comedian: Eric Omondi

Best Gospel Artist: Sinach

Best Blogger/ Influencer: The Hot Jem

Best Dance Hall Artist: Winky D

Best Host TV/ Radio: Douglas Lwanga