{"id":85537,"date":"2023-07-21T00:22:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T00:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/07\/21\/emy-africa-awards-2023-complete-list-of-nominees\/"},"modified":"2023-07-21T00:22:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T00:22:41","slug":"emy-africa-awards-2023-complete-list-of-nominees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/07\/21\/emy-africa-awards-2023-complete-list-of-nominees\/","title":{"rendered":"EMY Africa Awards 2023: Complete List Of Nominees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1954.jpeg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1954\"\/><\/div>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>The Exclusive Men of the Year Africa (EMY) Awards is back with its eighth edition, set to honor exceptional men and fathers in Ghana and the diaspora. The awards ceremony, which was inspired by Father\u2019s Day, recognizes outstanding achievements in various fields, including music, sports, business, media, technology, and the creative arts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">The nominees for the 2023 EMY Africa Awards have been announced, and the music category is filled with Ghana\u2019s finest musical talents. Among the nominees for the prestigious \u201cMan of the Year ()\u201d award are Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Camidoh, KiDi, and King Promise. These talented artists have undoubtedly left a significant impact on the Ghanaian music scene and have garnered massive support from their fans and peers alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">The \u201cDiscovery of the Year\u201d category features gospel singer Perez , who has captured the hearts of many with his soulful and inspiring music. This category recognizes up-and-coming talents who have shown immense promise and potential in their respective fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">In addition to the music category, other awards to be presented at the ceremony include \u201cDesigner of the Year,\u201d \u201cMan of the Year (Sports),\u201d and \u201cActor of the Year,\u201d among others. The EMY Africa Awards strive to acknowledge excellence in various domains and acknowledge those who have contributed significantly to their industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Previous editions of the EMY Africa Awards have seen deserving winners like rapper Kofi Kinaata, highlife legend Ebo Taylor, the late ethnomusicologist Prof Joseph HK Nketia, and gospel sensation Joe Mettle. These outstanding personalities have set the bar high for the current nominees, who are eager to make their mark in the awards\u2019 history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Fans play a crucial role in determining the winners of the EMY Africa Awards. Voting is open to the public, and supporters can cast their votes in favor of their favorite nominees by liking their posts on the EMY Africa Awards\u2019 Instagram page or by texting their names and categories to a designated shortcode. Voting will conclude on October 6, so fans are encouraged to make their voices heard and support the artists and personalities they believe deserve the prestigious awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Below is the full list of nominees in the voting categories:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Man of the Year ()<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Black Sherif<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Stonebwoy<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Camidoh<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">KiDi<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">King Promise<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Discovery of the Year<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Manuel Koranteng<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Mohammed Kudus<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Perez <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Paul Ninson<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Designer of the Year<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Elikem Kumordzie<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Andrew Mackenzie<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Free the Youth<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">JayRay Ghartey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Kenneth Tetteh<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Man of the Year (Sports)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Benjamin Azamati<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Mohammed Kudus<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Joseph Paul Amoah<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Abraham Mensah<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Actor of the Year<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Adjetey Anang<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Chidi Mokome<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Anthony Woode<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Bill Asamoah<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">Tobi Bakre<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">As we eagerly await the EMY Africa Awards 2023 ceremony later in the year, the excitement and anticipation continue to build. The awards serve not only as a celebration of talent and success but also as a platform to inspire the next generation of achievers. By recognizing these exceptional men and their achievements, the EMY Africa Awards continue to play a significant role in shaping Ghana\u2019s cultural landscape and fostering excellence in various fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- relpost-thumb-wrapper --><!-- close relpost-thumb-wrapper --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-block sd-like jetpack-likes-widget-wrapper jetpack-likes-widget-unloaded\" id=\"like-post-wrapper-186753398-9841-64b9c414bfb6a\" data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.wp.com\/likes\/#blog_id=186753398&amp;post_id=9841&amp;origin=www.onemuzikgh.com&amp;obj_id=186753398-9841-64b9c414bfb6a\" data-name=\"like-post-frame-186753398-9841-64b9c414bfb6a\" data-title=\"Like or Reblog\">\n<h3 class=\"sd-title\">Like this:<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"button\"><span>Like<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"loading\">Loading&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"sd-text-color\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<div class=\"banner\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1689898961_824_onemuzikgh_whatsapp.jpg\" alt=\"Banner Image\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1689898961_995_onemuzikgh_whatsapp.jpg\"  class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1689898961_824_onemuzikgh_whatsapp.jpg\" alt=\"Banner Image\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 --><\/p>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Exclusive Men of the Year Africa (EMY) Awards is back with its eighth edition, set to honor exceptional men and fathers in Ghana and the diaspora. 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