{
  "id": 16637333,
  "title": "EMY Africa announces the contenders and first honourees for its 11th awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/emy-africa-announces-the-contenders-and-first-honourees-for-its-11th",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T17:11:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/entertainment/emy-africa-announces-2/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Kojo and Albert Chris Soboh, along with hosts Kafui Dey and Keni Ribeiro, revealed the nominees and the first five honorary honourees for the 11th EMY Africa Awards. The ceremony, scheduled for November 21, 2026, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, will feature competitive categories across music, film, fashion, and sports. This year's nominees include both established figures and emerging talent from across the African continent. The honorary awards pay tribute to individuals who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities. The announcement of the contenders comes after EMY Africa expanded its reach to audiences beyond Ghana, including a Soirée in Washington, D.C. and a London programme. The Awards aim to highlight African achievements and preserve the stories behind them. Nominations for the 11th EMY Africa Awards reflect this commitment. Public voting for the competitive categories will commence on the official website and through the EMY Africa Instagram page.",
  "summary": "Kojo and Albert Chris Soboh, alongside hosts Kafui Dey and Keni Ribeiro, unveiled the nominees and the first five honorary honourees for the 11th EMY Africa Awards on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The announcement sets the stage for the ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}