The 8th Edition of EMY Africa Awards has revealed nominations for the competitive categories.

The prestigious event will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Accra, Ghana, with a strict black-tie dress code.

Actor and two-time EMY Africa Awards honoree, Adjetey Anang, along with TV host and actress, Sika Osei, hosted the nomination announcement.

Nominees for five competitive awards were announced, including Man of the Year - Music, Discovery of the Year, Actor of the Year, Man of the Year - Sport, and Designer of the Year.

The nomination announcement was broadcasted on GHOne TV, Joy Prime TV, and Joy FM, and was also live-streamed on YouTube through the EMY Africa network.

For the Actor of the Year category, the nominees are Adjetey Annang, Tobi Bakre, Bill Asamoah, Anthony Woode, and Chidi Mokome.

In the category of MAN OF THE YEAR - MUSIC, Black Sheriif, Camidoh, Kidi, King Promise, and Stonebwoy earned their nominations.

In the DESIGNER OF THE YEAR category, the nominations include JayRay Ghartey (JayRay Fashion), Andrew Mackenzie (Jesu Segun London), Elikem Kumordzie (Elikem the Tailor), Free the Youth, and Kenneth Tetteh.

As for the MAN OF THE YEAR - SPORTS category, the list features Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Mohammed Kudus, and Abraham Mensah.

The DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR category nominees include Manuel Koranteng, Paul Ninson, Perez Musik, and Mohammed Kudus.

To vote for your favorite nominee in this year's awards, visit www.emyafrica.com, like the nominee's post on @emyafrica Instagram page, or text EMY plus the nominee's name and category to 1393. Voting is free and ends on Friday, October 6, 2023.

The honorary award winners will be unveiled and honored at the main awards event, featuring categories like Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Magnate Award, Humanitarian Award, Young Achiever Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Diasporan Award, Continental Icon Award, The Technology Award, Woman of the Year, The Guardian Award, Health Award, and the Agriculture Award.

Kojo Soboh, Founder and Executive Director of EMY Africa, revealed during the nomination announcement show that there will be a soirée in Lagos, Nigeria, in August, as part of the buildup activities for this year's awards.

EMY Africa Awards, renowned as one of Africa's most prestigious events, celebrates distinguished gentlemen in various fields who are making a significant impact on society.

The event also recognizes and honors women who have positively influenced society. Over the last seven editions, the awards have successfully brought together exceptional men and women from Ghana and around the world to be recognized for their remarkable contributions in their respective fields.

Past winners of the EMY Africa Awards include distinguished personalities such as ex-President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, Togbe Afede XIV, His Eminence Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, Sir Sam Jonah, Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Alex Dadey, Kwame Bamfo, Abedi Pele, Azumah Nelson, Boris Kodjoe, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, Tony Elumelu, Adebola Williams, Lanre Olusola, Michael Collins Ajereh (Don Jazzy), Ayo Animashaun, and impactful women like Marufatu Abiola Bawuah, Ellen Hagan, Patricia Obo-Nai, and Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann.

In the previous year, the EMY Africa Awards honored the esteemed businessman and philanthropist, Ibrahim Mahama, as the Man of the Year.