EMCOAN Reveals Award Nominees for NEMCEA 2026
The Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) has announced the nominees for the 5th edition of the Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards (NEMCEA 2026).
As Nigeria’s leading marketplace for discovering, trading, and exchanging TV, Radio, and Electronic Media Content, NEMCEA remains committed to raising industry standards and celebrating excellence under the core theme: “Rewarding Excellence in Content Creation.”
Content creation is the heartbeat of Nigeria’s vibrant creative economy. In an era of rapid digital transformation, recognizing the storytellers, producers, actors, technicians, and broadcasters who authentically capture the Nigerian experience is vital for sustained growth. NEMCEA 2026 honors outstanding talent, technical innovation, and creative bravery across local, regional, and international media landscapes—highlighting the best in Nigerian media and beyond.
CELEBRATING INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS & NEW ENDOWMENTS
EMCOAN is pleased to announce major strategic partnerships for this milestone 5th edition, reinforcing industry synergy and operational integrity:
*1. Endowments by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON)*
According to Mr Alayande Stephen T, NEMCEA Project Director 2026, “Given ARCON’s position as the Chief Regulatory body in the Advertising Industry, we are proud to announce that ARCON will be partnering with EMCOAN in endowing these two special categories of awards. They are christened as follows: (i) ARCON Award For Outstanding Customer Service Agency and (ii) ARCON Award For Excellence In Payment Discipline. At EMCOAN, we value professionalism, service excellence, ethical conducts and financial responsibility across the Industry. Let the best Media Agency win this maiden edition.”
*2. Endowments by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)*
Mr Adeniji Omirin, President of EMCOAN, states, “NTA needs no introduction and we are very proud of the great strides and the strategic repositioning of the Pan Nigeria Television under the leadership Mallam Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos. Two categories of Awards will now be Endowed by NTA from this 5th edition going forward. They are Best Entertainment Show and Best Producer categories of our annual awards. It will now be called: (i) NTA Award for Best Entertainment Show (ii) NTA Award for Best Producer.”
OFFICIAL NEMCEA 2026 NOMINEE LIST
LOCAL COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES
(1.) The Nominees for
Best Documentary are
A. Gba Esin wa
B. I am psyched
C. Garri Production
D. Office Darling.
(2) The Nominees for
Best Culture/Tourism show are
A. Holiday Day Out
B. Yoruba Gbayi
C. Tales of Niaja Flavour.
(3) The Nominees for
Best Overall Drama Series are
A. City busters
B. We happy people
C. Affiong go lagos
(4) The Nominees for
Best Short Film are
A. Reflection
B. The red room
C. In the shadow of a promise
D. Iyanke
(5) The Nominees for
Best AI/Animation are
A. Family Secret.
B. Mj Thriller
C. Hamza in Space.
(6) The Nominees for
NTA Award For Best Entertainment Show are
A. Triple M show
B. Splash Naija
C. Yoruba Gbayi
D. Oyinmomo
(7) The Nominees for
Best Sport Show are
A. Football Corner
B. Sports Pizza
C. EX-Sports
(8) The Nominees for NTA Award for Best Producer are;
(1) Anita Agarry -Oke. – (Closets TV Drama Series )
(2) Ehis Onogboiria. – (Iyanke)
3) Stellamaris Duru. – (Sands of Time: We Happy People
(9) The Nominees for
Best Director are :
1)Victor Eyike. –
(In The Shadow Of A Promise )
2) Kene Ochiabutor.-
(Iyanke )
3) O’nuel Ofeno. – (Reflection )
4) Tunde Oloyede. -(Down Town )
(10) The Nominees for
Best Children/Teen Show are ;
1). How Are We
2) Wild Awake
3) International Day For The Girl Child
4) Young Scholars
(11) The Nominees for
Best Cooking Show are;
1. Kilanse
2. Tunkunyan Arewa (Northern Pot) points
3. Cook N Style
(12) The Nominees for
Best Actor are ;
1. Gabriel Afolayan . (Closets Drama Seris)
2. Hydra Aneme – (Sands of time: Wed happy People)
3. Kunle Coker . (Closets Drama Series)
(13) The Nominees for
Best Actress are ;
1. Chinyere Wilfred. – (Sands of times: Wed happy people.)
2. Tunbosun Aiyedehin. Sands of times: Affiong go lagos
3. Jennifer Adeoti. (Iyanke)
(14) The Nominees for
Best Talk Show (Radio) are;
1. The Aims Podcast (On Polygymy)
2. ENUGU STATE OFU-OBI
3. A Stitch In Time
(15). The Nominees for
Best Health Show (Radio) are;
1. The Healthy Living Show
2. Life & Living
3. Zaman Lafia
(16) The Nominees for
Best Talk Show are ;
1. Mata Muyi Magana
2. A Stitch In Time
3. Do Gods truly 3ee The Power
(17) The Nominees for
Best Health Show are ;
1. Vivid View with Ehiliz
2. MotherCare —
3. CHILD CREST (SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH SERIES)
4. Health Monitor
INTERNATIONAL
(18) The Nominees for
Best Content Channel are;
(1) Novela +
(2) Zee World
(3) GMA Network
(4) Telemundo
(19). The Nominees for
Best Production Design are ;
(1) My Father’s Wife( GMA)
(2) Dance Naija Dance ( Zee World)
(3) Ana’s Revenge (Telemundo)
(4) House of Lies (GMA)
(20) The Nominees for
Best Drama Series are;
(1) Born To Shine (GMA)
(2) Hidden Passion (Telemundo)
(3) Tales of Fate (Zee World)
(4) Sins and Roses (Novelas +)
(21) The Nominees for
Best Technical Quality are ;
(1) Ana’s Revenge (Telemundo)
(2) Dance Naija Dance ( Zee World)
(3) Hidden Passion (Telemundo)
(4) My Father’s Wife (GMA)
SPECIAL JURY MENTION* (Non-Competitive)
(22) Best Radio Program / OAP
a) Joan Mbanefo-Ologeh
1Special Jury Mention.
(23) Best Entertainment Show – Radio
a) Zee Zone Radio Show.
(HIV KNOW YOUR STATUS.)
INDUSTRY PACESETTER AWARD
For the INDUSTRY PACESETTER AWARD 2026, EMCOAN is honouring Veteran Nollywood director and producers- Mr Tade Ogidan and Veteran Nollywood director and producer – High Chief Emeka Ossai, as well as a POSTHUMOUS AWARD to Mr Adeoye Roluga, who was a founding member of EMCOAN and a veteran producer in the Nollywood industry.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
NEMCEA 2026 will be recognising brands that are supporting the electronic media content and creative industry: Zee world, Standard Insurance Consultant Limited and LAPO Microfinance Bank.
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
NEMCEA 2026 stands as a testament to the growth of Nigerian media trading and storytelling. By recognizing artistic genius, technical quality, broadcast standards, and commercial responsibility, EMCOAN remains dedicated to nurturing a sustainable media environment across West Africa and beyond.
Congratulations to all nominees for setting the standard of creative excellence.
