Omanghana
Organisers of the 11th EMY Africa Awards have unveiled the nominees for competitive categories and the first five honorary award recipients ahead of this year’s ceremony.
The announcement was made during a live broadcast on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The main event is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre.
Nigerian media executive and filmmaker Mo Abudu will receive the Continental Icon Award for Media and Film, while Ghanaian content creator Wode Maya has been named the recipient of the Young Achiever Male Award.
Chef Abbys will receive the Young Achiever Female Award, with Nigerian artist Dotun Popoola selected for the Creative and Support Arts Award.
Oseadeeyo Owiredu Wadie I, also known as Richard Kwasi Owiredu Wadie, will receive the Humanitarian Award.
The Music Man of the Year category features eight contenders from Ghana, Nigeria and Tanzania. Ghanaian nominees Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, KiDi, Kweku Smoke and DopeNation will compete alongside Nigeria’s Asake and Tanzania’s Jux.
Public voting for the competitive categories is open and will close on Monday, November 9, 2026. Supporters can cast their votes through the awards’ official voting platforms, including eGotickets.
The November ceremony will bring together the competitive nominees and honorary recipients for an evening recognising achievement across entertainment, media, the arts and humanitarian service.
Source: Omanghana
