EMY Africa has just dropped the star-studded list of nominees for the 10th Anniversary Edition of the EMY Africa Awards, and the buzz is real across the continent.
Set to take center stage on Saturday, 22nd November 2025, this milestone ceremony marks a decade of honouring Africa’s brightest stars from game-changing innovators to cultural icons and visionary leaders making waves both at home and in the diaspora.
Over the past decade, EMY Africa has built a legacy as the continent’s most prestigious recognition platform, celebrating excellence in business, sports, creative arts, public service, and social impact. Past honourees read like a who’s who of African excellence, including H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, Stevie Wonder, Tony Elumelu, Abedi Pele, Don Jazzy, Azumah Nelson, Sir Sam Jonah, and Patricia Obo-Nai, to name just a few.
This landmark edition is made even more iconic with official partnerships from UNESCO, Ghana’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency, and EY Ghana all joining forces to spotlight Africa’s global influence.
This year, six hotly contested competitive categories will see the continent’s top talents go head-to-head for glory. The official nominees are:
Discovery of the Year
- Daniel Dotse
- Mathew Asampabilla Agambire (Bondaana)
- Derrick Abaitey
- Team Eternity Ghana
Actor of the Year
- Bucci Franklin
- Uzor Arukwe
- Thabang Molaba
- Thapelo Mokoena
- Andrew Tandoh-Adote
Designer of the Year
- Seyi Adekunle (Seyi Vodi)
- Deji & Kola
- Thebe Magugu
- David Kusi Boye Doe
Man of the Year – Music
- Black Sherif
- King Promise
- Stonebwoy
- Kweku Smoke
Man of the Year – Sports
- Biniam Girmay Hailu
- Letsile Tebogo
- Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei
- Ademola Lookman
- Theophilus Nii Kpakpo Allotey
Youth Changemaker Award
- Kezia Asiedua Sanie (Ghana)
- Mfuranzima Fred (Rwanda)
- Leon Mugisho (DR Congo)
- Carmen Pedro de Rafael Mateia (Angola)
- Fabris Mulindi (Uganda)
- Veronica Mulenga (Zambia)
- Clement Ngosong (Cameroon)
- Seun Olagunju-Lana (Nigeria)
- Chaimae El Koufi (Morocco)
- Tara Roos (South Africa)
The nominees were revealed in a glitzy live Nominations Announcement Show hosted by media ace Kojo Yankson. The event featured a lineup of esteemed guests including Dr. James Orleans-Lindsay, Roselyn Felli, KOD, Elinam Horgli, Richie Mensah, and Abeiku Santana, among others a true celebration of African flair and inspiration.
Fans across the continent and the diaspora can show support for their favourites by voting:
Visit: www.emyafrica.com
Instagram: Like your nominee’s photo on @emyafrica
Voting closes: 10th November 2025
The grand finale will take place on Saturday, 22nd November 2025, bringing together an electrifying mix of global icons, cultural torchbearers, and emerging changemakers for a night of celebration, connection, and legacy-building.
As EMY Africa turns 10, it’s not just a celebration it’s a rallying call for the next generation of African trailblazers. Here’s to a decade of power, purpose, and pan-African pride and the journey ahead.
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