2019 African Entertainment Awards USA

The 5th African Entertainment Awards USA was held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Jersey on October 19, 2019 and was televised on Sahara TV. Nominees were revealed on August 23, 2019. The 5th ceremony honors African excellence as it marks 5 years as an NGO and the show host were; Eric Omondi, and Anita Fabiola.

Performers
Artist


 * Afro-Afriqué
 * S Dubbz
 * Etoo Tsana
 * Ms. Bodega
 * Miri Ben-Ari
 * Bones
 * Eddy Kenzo
 * Sade Emoni
 * Nyla Tamin
 * Nandy
 * Yobass
 * Chetekela
 * Morachi

Presenters
 * Anita Fabiola
 * Eric Omondi

Nominations and winners
The following is a list of nominees and the winners are listed highlighted in boldface.

Note
 * Eddy Kenzo was announced the winner of the Best African Entertainer Of The Year, while fans criticize the fairness of the award.

Special Recognition Awards
On 18 September 2019, at the pre-show, AEAUSA honors; Sbusiso Leope, Oliver Mtukudzi, and Ms. Bodega.