EMY Africa has officially unveiled the nominees for the 10th Anniversary edition of the EMY Africa Awards, ahead of the grand ceremony on Saturday, 22nd November 2025.

This milestone marks a decade of celebrating African excellence, leadership, and impact across the continent and the diaspora.

For ten years, the EMY Africa Awards has honoured outstanding individuals whose achievements inspire progress in business, culture, sports, public service, social impact, and the creative industries. 

Over the past decade, EMY Africa has paid tribute to an extraordinary roster of honourees including H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Bagbin, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, Stevie Wonder, Abedi Pele, Azumah Nelson, Sir John Kani, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Tony Elumelu, Alex Dadey, Chief Dele Momodu, Togbe Afede XIV, Sir Sam Jonah, Ibrahim Mahama, Marufatu Abiola Bawuah, Don Jazzy, Dr. Ellen Hagan, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Vusi Thembekwayo, Boris Kodjoe, Patricia Obo-Nai, Dr. James Orleans-Lindsay, and Valerie Labi, among others.

This year’s anniversary edition is presented in partnership with UNESCO, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President of Ghana, and EY Ghana, reinforcing EMY Africa’s mission of fostering pan-African collaboration and global influence.

The 2025 Competitive Categories:

The 10th EMY Africa Awards features six competitive categories spotlighting remarkable talent across the continent:

• Discovery of the Year: Daniel Dotse, Mathew Asampabilla Agambire (Bondaana), Derrick Abaitey, and Team Eternity Ghana.

• Actor of the Year: Bucci Franklin, Uzor Arukwe, Thabang Molaba, Thapelo Mokoena, and Andrew Tandoh-Adote.

• Designer of the Year: Seyi Adekunle (Seyi Vodi), Deji and Kola, Thebe Magugu, and David Kusi Boye Doe.

• Man of the Year – Music: Black Sherif, King Promise, Stonebwoy, and Kweku Smoke.

• Man of the Year – Sports: Biniam Girmay Hailu, Letsile Tebogo, Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei, Ademola Lookman, and 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), and Tara Roos (South Africa).

The nominees were announced during the live Nominations Announcement Show, hosted by broadcaster Kojo Yankson and featuring distinguished personalities including Dr. James Orleans-Lindsay, Elinam Horgli, Roselyn Felli, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), Kwaku Bediako, Richie Mensah, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana, Kojo Soboh, and Albert Chris Soboh.

Public Voting Now Open

Supporters across Africa and the diaspora can now vote for their favourite nominees by:

• Visiting www.emyafrica.com to click on their vote poll, or

• Liking the nominee’s photo on the EMY Africa Instagram page (@emyafrica)

Voting closes on 10th November 2025.

The 10th Anniversary EMY Africa Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, 22nd November 2025, will bring together influential leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across Africa and beyond. The event will not only celebrate exceptional individual achievements but also a decade of EMY Africa’s enduring mission to inspire greatness, promote cultural pride, and empower the next generation of African trailblazers.

As EMY Africa enters its next decade, it reaffirms its commitment to championing leadership, innovation, unity, and measurable impact across the continent.