Organisers set stage for 2015 African Entertainment Awards

Organisers of prestigious movie awards, African Entertainment Awards have called for nominations in the various categories in the fourth edition of the award which is slated for September 5.
This year’s awards ceremony will be hosted by Ghana’s John Dumelo and female international recording artiste, Emma Nyra, operating under the new 2015 theme, “Re-Branding Africa through Entertainment.”
The awards ceremony promises to leave a lasting impression and big changes from its previous year, including better quality visuals, from the production to the Red Carpet experience.
An increase in local and international celebrities, special guests and personalities are all in order for the African Entertainment Industry.
Founder and Executive Producer of the African Entertainment Awards, Ibrahim Adekale says, “We are excited to honour creative talents in the entertainment industry and also looking forward to sharing these talents with the world.”
The 4th Annual African Entertainment Awards nomination process will end on May 23, 2015. The nomination process has changed from its previous year, now allowing the African Entertainment Awards Selection Panel to review all submitted nominations.
Potential industry nominees are encouraged to nominate themselves by completing the online nomination form on the African Entertainment Awards website after the nomination deadline, the selection panel will choose the official nominees in each category by participating in a series of review meetings to thoroughly assess the eligibility of each industry nominee.
The 2015 selection panel consists of entertainment professionals with a broad array of knowledge, experience and backgrounds.
The awards categories include: Best MC, Best DJ, Best Male Gospel Artist, Best Female Gospel Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Male Artist, Best Album, Best Single, Best Producer, Best Video Director, Best Promoter, Best Comedian, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Designer, Best Media, Best Record Label, Best New Artist, Best Band/Group, Traditional Artist of the Year, Athlete of the Year, Crossover Artist, Beacon Of Africa, Award of Excellence and Community Champion.
International awards include; Int’l Best Male Artist, Int’l Best female Artist, Int’l Best African Actor, Int’l Best African Actress and Int’l African Music Ambassador.