The 2010 Nigeria Entertainment Awards was the 5th edition of the ceremony and was held on 18 September 2010. The event took place at BMCC Tribeca Performing Art Center, New York City. Omawumi and Dagrin led the nomination list with 5 and 4 awards respectively.[1]
- Best Album of the Year
- Mushin 2 Mohits - Wande Coal
- CEO- Da Grin
- Wonder Woman - Omawumi
- Unstoppable - Tuface
- Hottest Single of the Year
- "Kondo" - Da Grin
- "Kokoroko" - Kefee ft. timaya
- "Omoba" - D Prince
- "Free Madness" - Terry G
- "Bad" - Wande Coal
- Best New Act of the Year
- Gospel Artist of the Year
- Kenny Saint Brown
- Kefee
- Bouqui
- Lara George
- Kore
- Indigenous Artist of the Year
- Asa
- Nneka
- 9ice
- Pasuma
- Jesse King
- Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year
- Best Rap Act of the Year
- Jesse Jagz
- Modenine
- M.I.
- Da’Grin
- Naeto C
- Best Soul/Neo Soul Act of the Year
- Tuface
- Lami
- Eva Alordiah
- Nneka
- Toba Gold
- Best Collaboration with Vocals
- "Born Champion" - Pype ft. Dagrin, Vector, Naeto C, Sasha & GT
- "Kokoroko" - Kefee ft Timaya
- "E No Easy" - P-Square ft J Martins
- "Nobody" - Tuface ft M.I.
- "Thank God" - DaGrin ft Omawumi
- Best International Artist
- Music Producer of the Year
- Don Jazzy
- So Sick
- J. Sleek
- Dokta Frabz
- Cobhams
- Best International Producer of the Year
- Kid Konnect
- Dogmites
- JJC
- Mictunes
- Best Male Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director)
- "One day" - eLDee (eLDee)
- "Fall in Love" - Dbanj (Sesan)
- "Implication" - Tuface (unknown)
- "Lagos Party" - Banky W (Kemi Adetiba)
- "E no easy" - P Square ft. J. Martins (Jude Okoye)
- Best Female Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director)
- "You know it" - Goldie (Clarence Peters)
- "Today na Today"- Omawumi (Kemi Adetiba)
- "If u want Me" - Mocheddah (Clarence Peters)
- "Know- Lami (Brandon)
- "Kokoroko" - Kefee ft. Timaya (Wudland)
- Best Actor in a Film/Short Story
- Best Actress in a Film/Short Story
- Best Film (Director)
- Best Actress in TV Series/Reality/Game Show
- Best Actor in TV Series/Reality/Game Show
- Frank Edohor - Who wants to be a Millionaire
- Kayode Peters - Flat Mates
- Gideon Okeke - Tinsel
- Best On-Screen Personality (People's Choice Awards)
- Denrele
- Ill
- Andre blaze
- Dorisha brick George
- Adaure Achumba
- Best TV Series/Reality Show/ Game Show
- Half Sisters
- Circle 3
- Tinsel
- Star Quest
- Gulder Ultimate Search
International Event of the Year (Promoter)
- Thisday Music Festival
- UK Naija Carnival
- Arise Fashion Week New York
- Ovation Red Carol
- Miss Nigeria in America
- Best World DJ
- DJ DeeMoney
- DJ MightyMike
- DJ Vinny
- DJ Stramborrella
- DJ Ike
- DJ Xclusive
- Best Radio Personality
- Best Comedian
- Seyi Law
- Wale Gate
- Jedi
- AY
- I Go Die
- Fashion Designer of the Year
- Deola Sagoe
- Alvins
- Momo couture
- Adebayo jones
- Ouch!
- Entertainment Personality of the Year
- Most Promising Act to Watch