EMY Africa announces nominees for 11th annual awards

The 11th EMY Africa Awards nominees and the first five honorary honourees were unveiled on October 24, 2026. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 21, 2026, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre in Ghana.

This year's competitive categories include music, film, fashion, and sports, featuring both established figures and emerging talent from across the continent. Notable nominees include Sarkodie, Asake, and Stonebwoy for Man of the Year – Music, as well as actors such as Majid Michel and Uzor Arukwe.

The announcement follows a period of international expansion for the organization, which recently held events in Washington, D.C., and London to increase the global visibility of African achievements.