BURNA BOY, STONEBWOY, ASAKE, BERLA MUNDI, FOCALISTIC, BLACK SHERIFF OTHERS NOMINATED FOR 2023 AFRICA EVENT AWARDS

The highly anticipated nominees for the 2023 Africa Event Awards have been officially revealed last Friday at CFAO Ghana, marking a significant moment for the event industry across the continent. This prestigious awards ceremony recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions within the event planning and management sector, celebrating the creativity, innovation, and dedication of individuals and teams.

After a rigorous selection process, the panel of industry experts across and board have shortlisted nominees in various categories that encompass the diverse spectrum of events, from corporate gatherings and cultural festivals to social galas and sporting extravaganzas. The nominees reflect the exceptional efforts put forth by event professionals to create memorable and impactful experiences.

“We are thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2023 Africa Event Awards,” said Kelvin Kenneth , CEO of Africa Event Awards. “This year’s selection showcases the remarkable talent and hard work of event planners, coordinators, and organizers from across the continent. Despite the challenges faced by the industry, their dedication to excellence shines through.”

The nominees encompass a wide range of event types, sizes, and objectives, highlighting the versatility of the event planning field and its importance in creating connections, fostering cultural exchange, and driving economic growth.

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on 22^nd September 2023 at South Africa High Commissioner’s Residence, where the winners in each category will be unveiled. The event promises to be a gathering of industry leaders, creatives, and influencers who have played pivotal roles in shaping the event landscape of Africa.

For further information and updates about the 2023 Africa Event Awards, please visit www.africaeventsawards.com or contact us on +233267281168/ +233240927202.

About the Africa Event Awards: The Africa Event Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes and celebrates excellence in event planning and management across the African continent. By acknowledging outstanding achievements and innovative approaches, the awards aim to elevate the event industry’s standards and promote its significance in fostering connections and driving growth.

Check out all the nominees below:

 

EVENT INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR(MALE)

OBI CUBANA         –    NIGERIA

 

TREVOR NOAH      –    SOUTH AFRICA

 

ERIC OMONDI        –    KENYA

 

MR.SEMATENAA        –   TANZANIA

 

SO AFRICAN           –    GHANA

 

YOUTH EVENT OF THE YEAR

 

YOUTH CONNEKT SUMMIT  –  RWANDA

 

YOUTH SUMMIT                     –  NIGERIA

 

ZANU PF NATIONAL               –  ZIMBABWE

YOUTH CONFRENCE

 

TIDAL RAVE                             –   GHANA

 

OTJIWANDA SME                     –  NAMIBIA

& YOUTH EXPO

 

AFROCHILL FESTIVAL              –  TOGO

 

AMAPIANO MNIKE EDITION      –  UGANDA

 

ALL AFRICA

UNIVERSITY GAMES                  –  KENYA

 

STANDARD BANK NATIONAL    –  SOUTH AFRICA

YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVALS

 

EVENT DJ OF THE YEAR

 

BLACK COFFEE  –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

DJ VYRUSKY     –  GHANA

 

DJ ARAFAT        –  COTE D’IVOIRE

 

DJ SPINALL       –  NIGERIA

 

DJ JOE MFALME –  KENYA

 

R3HAB                 – MOROCCO

 

DJ SINYORITA     – TANZANIA

 

 

 

BEST EVENT VENUE(CONFERENCE CENTERS/GARDEN/THEATRES)

 

GRAND ARENA                                 –  GHANA

 

SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE   – SOUTH AFRICA

 

KIGALI CONVENTION CENTRE       –  RWANDA

 

EKO CONVENTION CENTRE           –  NIGERIA

 

ARUSHA INTERNATIONAL              – TANZANIA

CONVENTION CENTRE

 

WEKALET EL GHOURI                    – EGYPT

ART CENTRE

 

CENTURY CITY                               – SOUTH AFRICA

CONVENTION CENTRE

 

PALAIS DES CONGRE DE PARIS     –  MOROCCO

 

KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL         – KENYA

CONVENTION CENTRE

 

EVENT SETUP OF THE YEAR

ABRYANZ STYLE & FASHION     –  UGANDA

 

EMY AWARDS                         – GHANA

 

SOUTH AFRICA                           –  SOUTH AFRICA

MUSIC AWARDS

 

CAIRO INTERNATIONAL             –  EGYPT

FILM FESTIVAL 1

 

VODAFONE GHANA                   –  GHANA

MUSIC AWARDS

 

3 MUSIC AWARDS                     –  GHANA

 

DIOR FASHION SHION              –  EGYPT

 

BEST INTERNATIONAL EVENT

 

AFROBEAT VILLAGE          –  ITALY

 

AFRICULTURES FESTIVAL –  AUSTRALIA

 

AFROBEAT MEETS BERLIN –  GERMANY

 

AFROBEAT MUSIC FESTIVAL –  CANADA

 

AFRONATION                          – PORTUGAL

 

GHANA PARTY IN THE PARK  –  UK

 

OH MY! FESTIVAL                    –  NETHERLAND

 

THE-HEADIES AWARDS           –  USA

 

HYPEMAN OF THE YEAR

BERIMA SEANBILLS      –  GHANA

 

DO2DTUN                       –  NIGERIA

 

MC GOGO                      –  KENYA

 

UNCLE VINNY              –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

TOBY SHANG             –  NIGERIA

 

MC ESCO                    –  KENYA

 

KOJO MANUEL          –  GHANA

 

EVENT ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

DAVIDO                        –  NIGERIA

 

DIAMOND PLATNUMZ  –  TANZANIA

 

STONEBWOY                –  GHANA

 

BURNA BOY                –  NIGERIA

 

BLACK SHERIF           –  GHANA

 

FOCALISTIC                –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

ASAKE                         –  NIGERIA

 

TOOFAN                       – TOGO

 

TIWA SAVAGE             –  NIGERIA

 

EVENT INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)

TANASHA DONNA       –  KENYA

 

KELLY AKOUSSAH     –  TOGO

 

HAILLIE SUMMEY       –  GHANA

 

BONANG MATHEBA    –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

ANGELA OKORIE        –  NIGERIA

 

LYDIA JAZMINE          –  UGANDA

 

HAMISA MOBETTO     –  TANZANIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVENT MC OF THE YEAR(MALE)

 

 

 

JALANGO MWENYEWE   –  KENYA

 

IK OSAKIODUWA             –  NIGERIA

 

JERRY ADJORLOLO        –  GHANA

 

JONATHAN BILARI          –  CONGO DRC

 

JACK DEVNARAIN            – SOUTH AFRICA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVENT MC OF THE YEAR(FEMALE)

BERLA MUNDI       –  GHANA

 

TOKE MAKINWA    – NIGERIA

 

BONANG MATHEBA –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

NANCY ISIME            –  NIGERIA

 

JOEY MUTHENGI      –  KENYA

 

 

 

EVENT SPONSOR OF THE YEAR

GUINNESS GHANA          –  GHANA

BREWERIES LIMITED

 

FIRST NATIONAL BANK  –  NAMIBIA

 

BET9JA                           –  NIGERIA

 

ACCESS BANK               –  DR CONGO

 

RWAND AIR                   –  RWANDA

 

RED BULL                     –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

CLUB BEER                  –  UGANDA

 

EAST AFRICAN            –  KENYA

BREWERIES(EABL)

 

TOGOCOM                   –  TOGO

 

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

 

NJERI PHOTOGRAPHY         –  KENYA

 

DAVID BUSAH                      –  TOGO

 

SMITH IMAGING                  –  GHANA

 

ANELE PAPU                      –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

MATAMBA KINDALA          –  ANGOLA

ANTONIO

 

GEORGE OKORO              –  NIGERIA

 

ANTA NTINA MUNOKI     –  DR CONGO

 

LENSPOWER MEDIA       –  NAMIBIA

 

BEST EVENT VENUE(HOTEL)

 

MOVENPICK HOTEL        –  GHANA

 

EKO HOTEL                       –  NIGERIA

 

ESSQUE ZALU                 –  TANZANIA

ZANZIBAR

 

TRIBE HOTEL                – KENYA

 

LA MAISON ARABE       –  MOROCCO

 

KEMPINSKI NILE           –  EGYPT

HOTEL

 

BEST EVENT VENUE – BAR / LOUNGE / NIGHTCLUB

THE GARAGE LOUNGE     –  GHANA

 

TRUTH NIGHT CLUB        –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

OASIS LOUNGE              –  GHANA

 

LA VILLA                        –  TOGO

 

CLUB QUILOX               –  NIGERIA

 

LES ENFANT                 –  MAURITIUS

TERRIBLES

 

LOOKKAL                     –  ANGOLA

BEACH CLUB

 

• FAMOUS-CLUB – MOROCCO

 

 

CASA VERA LOUNGE  –  KENYA

 

ARIIUS NIGHT CLUB  –  SOMALIA

AFRICA’S FAVORITE EVENT

 

MAWAZIN                                      –  MOROCCO

 

AFROCHELLA FESTIVAL              –  GHANA

 

BUSHFIRE                                     –  SWAZILAND

 

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL      –  SOUTH AFRICA

JAZZ FESTIVAL

 

FELABRATION                              –  NIGERIA

 

SANDBOX FESTIVAL                    – EGYPT

 

SAUTI ZA BUSARA                      – TANZANIA

 

EVENT SECURITY OF THE YEAR

DELTA FORCE SECURITY   –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

CHOGON PRIVATE              –  NIGERIA

SECURITY COMPANY LTD

 

EYE 360 SECURITY            –  GHANA

 

G4S                                     –  KENYA

 

SECUREX                            –  UGANDA

 

ASUAVO SECURITY           –  GHANA

 

24/7 SECURITY SERVICES –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

AFRICA EVENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

EVENT FACTORY                –  GHANA

 

OPENFIELD                         –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

SEVENPM                           –  MOROCCO

 

MOSOUND EVENT             –  KENYA

 

RWANDA EVENT               –  RWANDA

MANAGEMENT

 

AFRICA MOST PRESTIGIOUS EVENT OF THE YEAR

EMY AFRICA AWARDS

 

CAIRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL     –  EGYPT

 

SOUND CITY MVP AWARD FESTIVAL

 

AFRICA MOVIE ACADEMY AWARDS

 

RYTHMS ON THE RUNWAY

 

SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS

 

CAF PRESIDENT OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

 

ALL AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS

 

AFRICA MUSIC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARDS

 

CAF AWARDS

 

GUBA AWARDS                    –  RWANDA

 

CORPORATE EVENT OF THE YEAR

LAGOS INTERNATIONAL                     –  NIGERIA

TRADE FAIR 2022

 

PROPAK AFRICA                                  –  SOUTH AFRICA

 

NEW SPACE AFRICA                             –  KENYA

CONFERENCE

 

GHANA CLUB 100 AWARDS                  –  GHANA

 

TANZANIA PRIVATE SECTOR DAY      –  TANZANIA

 

GHANA TRADE POLICY                       –  GHANA

ENLIGHTENMENT SUMMIT

FOR FOREIGNERS

 

 

 

 

 

EXPERIENTIAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR

 

BEYOND THE LINE(BTL)              –  GHANA

 

ORACLE EXPERIENCE                  –  NIGERIA

 

SPANORA                                      –  UGANDA

 

CLICK INTERACTIVE                     –  KENYA

 

PORTRAIT MARKETING                  – EGYPT

SOLUTIONS

 

 

GLOBAL OVATION                          –  GHANA

 

 

EVENT OF THE YEAR

SANDBOX FESTIVAL

 

HEADLINER BURNA BOY

 

EMY AFRICA AWARDS

 

ALL AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS

 

SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS

 

AFRICA MUGIC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARDS

 

MAWAZINE RABAT FESTIVAL

 

FLYTIME FEST

 

 

 

 

EVENT SETUP OF THE YEAR

 

ABRYANZ STYLE & FASHION

 

EMY AWARDS                           –  GHANA

 

SOUTH AFRICA                        –  SOUTH AFRICA

MUSIC AWARDS

 

CAIRO INTERNATIONAL        –  EGYPT

FILM FESTIVAL

 

VODAFONE GHANA               –  GHANA

MUSIC AWARDS

 

3 MUSIC AWARDS                –  GHANA

 

DIOR FASHION SHOW         –  EGYPT

 

EVENT OF THE YEAR

SANDBOX FESTIVAL

 

AFRO CHELLA

 

EMY AFRICA AWARDS

 

ALL AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS

 

SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS

 

AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARDS

 

MAWAZINE RABAT FESTICAL

 

FLYTIME FEST