The 3rd The Beatz Awards was held at Muson Center in Lagos on December 16, 2017. On September 1, the organizers call for entries, to be submitted through its portal, from the year in review August 3, 2016 to September 30, 2017.[1] Nominees were revealed on October 26, 2017.[2] The live show was televised on STV, Nigezie TV, wapTV, TVC, and BEN Television.

The Beatz Awards 2017
DateDecember 16, 2017
LocationShell Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Victoria Island
Hosted by
  • Seyi Law
  • Angel Ufuoma
Television/radio coverage
Network
Produced byEliworld Int'l Limited
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The third edition was hosted by Seyi Law, and Angel Ufuoma.


Performers

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Presenters

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  • Seyi Law
  • Angel Ufuoma

Nominations and winners

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The following is a list of nominees [2] and the winners[3][4] are listed highlighted in boldface.

Best Producer New Discovery Producer
Best Afro Pop Producer Best Afrobeat Producer
Best Afro R&B Producer Best Afro Hip Hop Producer
Best Afro Highlife Producer Best Afro Rock Producer
  • Johnny Drille – (Johnny Drille – "Romeo And Julie")
    • Coldflames – (Clay - "Cheap Happiness")
    • Mr. Shabz – (Snatcha - "Let God Be True"
    • Cliff.M – (Eben) - "Lift The Name"
Best Afro Soul Producer Best Afro Dancehall Producer
  • Cobhams Asuquo – (Cobhams Asuquo – "Empty")
    • Oscar Heman-Ackah - (Simi - Joromi)
    • Yellowfella – (Sylvia Charles - "Ima Mi")
    • George Nathaniel - (Ranti - "Heartbeat")
    • Sizzlepro – (Aramide - "Bose")
Best Afro Jazz Producer Best Afro Gospel Producer
Best DJ Male Best DJ Female
Best Radio Station Best Entertainment Station (Terrestrial)
Best Entertainment Station (Cable) Best Artist Manager
Best Music Video Director Best Live Band
  • Shuga Band
    • Sharp Band
    • Eboni Band
    • Veentage Band
    • Adrenaline Band
Best Songwriters Best OAP
  • Moet Abebe – Soundcity Radio
    • Do2tun – Cool Fm
    • Yaw – Wazobia Fm
    • Osi Suave – The Beat Fm
    • Jaj (Jacob Akinyemi Johnson) – Rhythm Fm
    • Big Daddy Juxi – Kiss Fm Lagos
    • Valentine Ohu – Inspiration Fm
Best Record Company (Marketer) Best Record Label
Best Blog Best Online Music Platform
Best Mixing & Mastering Engineer Best Choreographer
  • Kaffy
    • Lovette
    • Don Flex
    • GGB Dance Crew
    • Alien Nation

Special Recognition Awards

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At the ceremony, the organizers honored:[4]

Award description(s) Recipient
Outstanding Contributions in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry MTN Nigeria
Industry Professional of the Year "Obi Asika"

References

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  1. ^ "The Beatz Awards is back for the 3rd Time! Here's Your Chance to Nominate Outstanding Creatives in the Music Industry". BellaNaija. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Thank You BellaNaijarians! BellaNaija, Cobhams, Kaffy, Tekno Nominated in The Beatz Awards 3 | See Full List". BellaNaija. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Thank You BellaNaijarians, We Won at the Beatz Awards 3! Tekno, DJ Spinall, Cobhams Asuquo also Emerge Winners | See Full List". BellaNaija. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b "MasterKraft, Kiss Daniel, others win big at Beatz Awards". Vanguard News. 11 January 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2022.