The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Diaspora/International Artist:
- Rotimi (U.S)
- MNEK (U.K)
- Skepta (U.K)
- Kah-Lo (U.K)
- J Hus (U.K)
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Alternative Artist
- Flavour
- Patorankin
- Johnny Drille
- Adekunle Gold
- Zoro Swagbag
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Trailblazer:
- Maleek Berry
- Duncan Mighty
- Mayorkun
- Mz Kiss
- CDQ
Best Female Artist – Non Nigerian / Africa:
- Betty G (ETH)
- Becca (GH)
- Victoria kimani (KQ)
- Sheeba (UG)
- Heydem Adama (SL)
The 2018 #NEAAwards nominees for Most Promising Act to Watch:
- Teni
- Idowest
- Bella Alubo
- Wil Fresh
- Dapo Tu Burna
The 2018 NEAAwards nominees for Freshvibes:
- Squeeze Tarela
- Mr Sha
- Kay Jay
- Peruzzi
- Marz Brown
- Sammy Lee
