The ninth edition of the EMY Africa Awards, a leading West African awards ceremony celebrating distinguished men and women driving societal progress, is scheduled for 24 November at the Accra International Conference Centre in Ghana.
Since its inception in 2016, the EMY Africa Awards have honoured individuals excelling in various sectors, including industry, community development, culture, and public service. The event has grown into a significant continental platform, attracting attendees from across Africa and the diaspora.
This year’s nominees highlight a new wave of leadership and innovation. In the Discovery of the Year category, Olive The Boy, Buzstop Boys, Seroumne Ikogho of Detail Africa, and Prince Gyasi have been recognised for their pioneering contributions.
The sports category features prominent athletes Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Mohammed Kudus, Ekow Boye-Doe, and Abdul Fatawu, competing for the Man of the Year award.
In entertainment, the Actor of the Year category includes celebrated performers James Gardiner, Too Sweet Annan, Timini Egbuson, and Anthony Woode. The Man of Music category pits Ghanaian music heavyweights Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and King Promise against each other, acknowledging their impact on African music’s global prominence.
The event also honours achievements in fashion, with the Designer of the Year category featuring Anthony Dzamefe, Philip Adjepong, Kwaku Bediako, and Makun Ominiyi, whose work continues to elevate African design on the international stage.
Speaking ahead of the event, Kojo Soboh, Chief Executive Officer of EMY Africa Awards, emphasised its commitment to excellence. “Over the years, we’ve set high standards in production. This year’s event promises to be one of the most outstanding in our journey,” he said.
Past recipients of the prestigious awards include notable figures such as former President John Agyekum Kufuor, Tony Elumelo, CEO of United Bank for Africa, and Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, the Chief Imam of Ghana.
The 2023 ceremony is expected to celebrate not only the achievements of its nominees but also the broader contributions of African talent to societal progress, solidifying its place as a key event on the continent’s social calendar.
Source:TheDotNews