The Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) has announced the nominees for the Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards (NEMCEA).
The Awards renowned for recognizing outstanding achievements in different categories of content genre has once again lived up to the expectation of many Industry watchers as it announced content and shortlisted nominations across 5 broad categories in Web/TV Drama Series, TV Features, Radio, Social Media/Online and International Content/Channel for the 2024 event.
The 2024 edition has once again shown a stellar lineup of nominees for this ceremony.
In a press statement, the EMCOAN President, Mr. Adeniji Omirin said the Association is thrilled to announce this year’s nominees, who represent the best in the industry in their different categories.
He said further that NEMCEA 2024 Awards will continue to recognize and honor outstanding achievements in media and entertainment, they look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at the upcoming ceremony on Thursday 8th August 2024. @ the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
The nominees, according to him, include: Broad Category – TV/WEB Series- BEST ACTOR, Jide Kosoko (Downtown), Rotimi Salami (Wreath of the gods) and Greg Ojefua (Road Trip).
For BEST ACTRESS, the nominees include, Mary Gold (Wreath of the gods); Ireti Osayami (Neighbours) and Ronke Odusanya (Closets).

Ronke Odusanya
For CREATIVE NIGERIA SUMMIT (CNS) AWARD FOR BEST PRODUCER, the nominees include, Adeola Dada (Neighbours); Wale Lawal (Wreath of the gods) and Kayode Peters (i5ive Series).
BEST DIRECTOR nominees are: Victor Eyike (Road trip); Femi Are (Wreath of the gods) and Tijani Olaide (Closets) and CREATIVE NIGERIA SUMMIT (CNS) AWARD FOR BEST OVERALL WEB/TV DRAMA SERIES nominees include, Closets Drama series; i5ive Series and in my closets (The unveiling).
Nominees for TV FEATURES which include categories like BEST COOKING SHOW are Healthy Meals; Food Clinic and Tukunyan Arewa (Northern Pot); BEST ENTERTAINMENT SHOW (TV) include Viral Virtue Show; Heart 2 Heart and 700 Club; BEST HEALTH SHOW (TV), Mothercare; Health Monitor and Child Crest.
Others include: BEST CHILDREN/ TEEN SHOW, Star Writes; i5ive Series and Young Scholars; BEST SPORTS SHOW are Special Mention (Non- Competitive) – EX-SPORTS and Broad Category – RADIO.
For BEST RADIO PERSONALITY they include Joan Ologeh and Kolade Dominate; BEST TALK SHOW – (Radio), Wivesroundtable; Health Monitor; Ayoka Ara-Oto Extra and Teen Vibes Express.
BEST ENTERTAINMENT SHOW (Radio), Lunch Time with Kolade Dominate and Ebuka Ezekiel; Triple M Show and Blissful Union.
BEST HEALTH SHOW (Radio) Health Monitor; The Healthy Living Show and Broad Category – International.
BEST DRAMA SERIES (INTERNATIONAL) Sister Wives (Zee World); Undercover Love (Zee World); Until Money Do us Part (Telemundo) and Love of my Life (GMA Network).
BEST CONTENT CHANNEL (INTERNATIONAL), Telenovela; Zee World and GMA Network.

Rotimi Salami
For Broad Category – Social Media/ Online BEST ONLINE TV CHANNEL include Another Ramadan TV and Kraks TV.
BEST SHORT FILM category include: Nature and Road Trip; BEST AI/ANIMATION Superbook and Ayoka Ara Oto Extra and BEST DOCUMENTARY (Special Mention – Non- Competitive) – O’Niel Creates Funny Skit (Garri).
The organisers have shortlisted the trio of Alhaji Lai Mohammed ( Former Minister of Information and Culture), Mr. Toyin Subair (Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties & Domestic Affairs) and Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo (DG, ARCON) for Special Industry Recognition tagged Distinguished Award as Champions of TV Broadcast Revolution in Nigeria.
Also to be honoured that night via the Industry PACESSETER Awards as Outstanding Content Creator is Mediaprenuer, TV Host, Content Producer and Philanthropist, Agatha Amata, MD/CEO, Inside Out Media & RAVE TV for her contribution and selfless services to the growth of the Industry.
The NEMCEA project is the brain child of EMCOAN and this 3rd edition is scheduled for August 7th & 8th, 2024.
BV.