African Media Awards to Celebrate Pan-African Journalistic Excellence in Addis Ababa
Oru Leonard
The Innaugural African Media Awards will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to recognize outstanding journalistic and storytelling excellence across the continent. Here are some key details about the awards
The awards aim to enhance Africa’s visibility in the global media industry,
recognising notable achievements across both traditional and digital platforms.
Organised by an influential consortium of Pan-African media and legacy institutions, including the African Union of Broadcasting, the Patrice Emery Lumumba Foundation, the KwameNkrumahFoundation, the Mwalimu NyerereFoundation, the Kenneth Kaunda Legacy Foundation, the Sisulu Foundation for Social Justice,
the PLO Lumumba Foundation and broadcaster RT; the awards seek to elevate African led narratives and highlight the pivotal role of African media in global discourse.
The Awards will cover nine distinct categories, each designed to reflect both
traditional and emergent media formats:
• Outstanding News Report
• Outstanding Interview
• Outstanding Documentary
• Outstanding Current Affairs Program
• Outstanding Afro-Centric Entertainment
• Outstanding Video Production (Craft)
• Outstanding Social Media Video
• Outstanding Social Media Video on Current Affairs
• Outstanding Short Social Media Video
All entries must have first aired in 2024 or later.
Nominee Benefits and Prizes
The top three entries in each category will be invited to the gala ceremony in Addis Ababa, with travel and hotel accommodation fully covered by the organisers. All nominees will receive a $2,000 cash prize and have their hotel and plane tickets fully paid for, while the winner of each category will take home a total of $6,000.
Winners will receive the prestigious “Golden Alkebulan” trophy, underscoring thevpan African heritage and ambition of the awards.
The awards are open to media organisations, television channels, bloggers and independent content creators across Africa, provided their entries first aired in 2024 or
later. Submissions must meet categoryspecific criteria and respect runningtime limits.
Deadline: Applicants must submit their work by November 4, 2025, to be considered. Apply and review eligibility details at: www.african-media-awards.com
About the African Media Awards:
The African Media Awards are launching at a transformative moment for journalism in Africa. From mobile-first reporting to long-form investigations, African media professionals are driving impactful narratives despite facing underfunding, censorship, and systemic
challenges.
By offering recognition, continental exposure, and a platform tied to historic liberation legacies, the awards aim to solidify African media’s presence in global dialogue, bridging past struggles for voice with present battles for visibility.
The awards celebrate not only journalistic brilliance but the broader effort to reclaim and retell Africa’s stories, from within.
Media Contact: info@african-media-awards.com
www.african-media-awards.com
[10/29, 10:03 PM] Meta AI: The African Media Awards will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to recognize outstanding journalistic and storytelling excellence across the continent. Here are some key details about the awards¹ ²:
<span;><span;>- *Categories*: The awards cover nine distinct categories, including:
– *Outstanding News Report*: Videos from newscasts showcasing dynamic and engaging production value.
– *Outstanding Interview*: Video interviews with one or more individuals on a single news story.
– *Outstanding Documentary*: Video entries exploring a specific topic in-depth.
– *Outstanding Current Affairs Program*: Video talk shows and other shows centered around news, current affairs, and social issues.
– *Outstanding Afro-Centric Entertainment*: Single video episodes or series celebrating African culture and affairs.
– *Outstanding Video Production (Craft)*: Recognition for excellence in technical and creative aspects of production.
– *Outstanding Social Media Video*: Entertaining content celebrating African people, culture, or lands.
– *Outstanding Social Media Video on Current Affairs*: Videos discussing current affairs with a focus on African issues.
– *Outstanding Short Social Media Video*: Short videos highlighting issues that matter most to Africa.
<span;><span;>- *Nominee Benefits*: Top three entries in each category will receive:
– A $2,000 cash prize
– Travel and hotel accommodation fully covered for the gala ceremony in Addis Ababa
– Winners of each category will take home a total of $6,000 and the prestigious “Golden Alkebulan” trophy
<span;><span;>- *Eligibility*: Open to media organizations, TV channels, bloggers, and independent content creators across Africa, with entries that first aired in 2024 or later.
<span;><span;>- *Deadline*: Submissions must be made by November 4, 2025.
<span;><span;>- *About the Awards*: The African Media Awards aim to enhance Africa’s visibility in the global media industry, recognizing notable achievements across traditional and digital platforms
.
