The 2023 edition of NET Honours concluded on December 23, celebrating some of Africa’s most prominent personalities across various entertainment sectors. This year saw expanded voting categories, allowing fans to actively participate in choosing their favorites. Among the top winners were Funke Akindele, who clinched the title of Most Popular Actress for the fourth year in a row, and Davido, crowned Most Popular Musician (Male).
Tobi Bakre emerged as the Most Popular Actor, while Tiwa Savage was recognized as both the Most Popular and Most Searched Female Musician. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu continued his reign as the Most Popular Media Personality (Male), and Rihanna secured the award for Most Popular Foreign Celebrity.
In non-voting categories, Adekunle Gold and Simi were named the Most Popular Couple, while Hilda Baci was recognized as the Most Popular Person, driven by widespread public interest.
Here’s the full list of NET Honours 2023 winners:
- Most Popular Actress: Funke Akindele
- Most Popular Actor: Tobi Bakre
- Most Popular Musician (Male): Davido
- Most Popular Musician (Female): Tiwa Savage
- Most Popular Media Personality (Female): Nancy Isime
- Most Popular Media Personality (Male): Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
- Most Popular Comedian: Sabinus
- Most Popular Celebrity Stylist: Tiannah Styling
- Most Popular Event: BBNaija
- Most Popular BBNaija Star: Mercy Eke
- Most Popular Foreign Celebrity: Rihanna
- Most Popular Dancer/Video Vixen: Poco Lee
- Most Popular Content Creator: Sabinus
- Most Popular DJ: DJ Neptune
- Most Popular Fandom (Music): 30 BG – Davido
- Most Popular Fandom (BBNaija): Mercenaries – Mercy Eke
- Most Popular Music Producer: Sarz
- Most Popular Video Director (Music Video/Skit): TG Omori
- Most Searched Actor: Chidi Mokeme
- Most Searched Actress: Funke Akindele
- Most Searched Musician (Male): Burna Boy
- Most Searched Musician (Female): Tiwa Savage
- Most Popular Person: Hilda Baci
- Most Popular Couple: Adekunle Gold and Simi
The virtual event, broadcasted across Netng’s platforms, showcased the best of African entertainment, cementing the winners’ influence and contribution to pop culture in 2023.
