About the Nollywood YouTube Excellence Awards
Welcome to the Nollywood YouTube Excellence Awards (NYEA)—the premier platform celebrating the artistry and innovation of Nollywood filmmakers on YouTube. Born from a passion for cinema and a recognition of the digital era’s impact on film distribution and consumption, NYEA aims to spotlight the best of Nollywood, bringing well-deserved recognition to the creators who entertain and inspire millions worldwide.
Our Mission
The Nollywood YouTube Excellence Awards are dedicated to identifying, celebrating, and promoting exceptional talents in the Nollywood film industry whose works have graced the digital screens of YouTube. By focusing exclusively on content shared on this global platform, we acknowledge not just the traditional elements of filmmaking but also the modern approaches to storytelling that resonate with today’s digital audience.
What We Do
Each year, we host a gala event that gathers the brightest stars, the most seasoned directors, and the up-and-coming talents from across Nollywood. Our awards span a range of categories designed to recognize the diverse aspects of filmmaking, allowing fans to vote for their favourite films and stars.
How We Do It
Empowering the Audience: At the Nollywood YouTube Excellence Awards, the power lies entirely in the hands of the viewers. Every film eligible for an award is watched and voted on by fans from around the globe. This democratic approach ensures that the awards truly reflect the preferences and enthusiasms of the audience who enjoy and support Nollywood cinema daily.
Join Us
Whether you’re a filmmaker, a fan, or a stakeholder in the film industry, the Nollywood YouTube Excellence Awards offer a window to the vibrant world of African cinema through the lens of its most popular filmmakers. We invite you to join us in this celebration of creativity and excellence. Let’s continue to push boundaries and tell stories that captivate hearts and challenge minds.
Spotlighting Excellence, Celebrating Nollywood.
Categories
1. Best Picture
- Recognizes the best overall film as voted by the audience.
2. Best Director
- Honors the director with outstanding vision and execution.
3. Best Actor
- Awarded to the male actor with a memorable performance in a leading role.
4. Best Actress
- Awarded to the female actress with a memorable performance in a leading role.
5. Best Supporting Actor
- Recognizes a male actor for an exceptional supporting role.
6. Best Supporting Actress
- Recognizes a female actress for an exceptional supporting role.
7. Best Indigenous Language Film
- Celebrates the best film made in any of Nigeria’s indigenous languages, highlighting cultural richness and linguistic diversity.
8. Best Comedy Skit
- Awarded to the most outstanding comedy skit on YouTube, recognizing humour and creativity.
9. Lifetime Achievement Award
- Honours a person who has made substantial and lasting contributions to Nollywood on YouTube, celebrating their career and influence.
10. Best Screenplay
- Awarded for the best original or adapted screenplay.
11. Best Cinematography
- Recognizes outstanding visual storytelling and photographic excellence.
12. Best Editing
- Honours exceptional film editing.
13. Best Original Score
- Awarded for the most evocative and effective musical score.
14. Best Sound Design
- Celebrates excellence in sound mixing, editing, and ambient sounds.
15. Best Visual Effects
- Recognizes the best use of visual effects.
16. Best Costume Design
- Awarded for outstanding costume creativity and authenticity.
17. Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- Honours creativity in makeup and hairstyling.
18. Audience Choice Award
- A special award based purely on fan votes for their favourite film.
19. Best New Filmmaker
- Recognizes a breakthrough talent in directing or producing.
20. Best Short Film
- Celebrates the best film under a 30 minute runtime.
21. Best Producer/Associate Producer
- Recognizes the exceptional talents of producers and associate producers who play a crucial role in the creation of a film.
22. Best Production Manager
- Awarded to the production manager who best exemplifies excellence in overseeing the physical aspects of the production.
NOMINATE
Flexible Voting Options: You are not required to fill out all categories to participate in the voting process. Your vote matters, even if it’s for just one category.
Nominating a Candidate: If you are nominating an individual, please provide the following details:
- Name of Nominee: Enter the full name of the person you are nominating.
- Movie Title: Specify the name of the movie in which they featured or contributed.
- YouTube Channel: Include the name of the YouTube channel where the movie is uploaded.
This information will help us verify the eligibility of the nominee and ensure that your vote is counted for the correct individual and project.