Nominations OpenMusic Business Awards Africa 2026

21 November 2026

The South African State Theatre, Pretoria, South Africa

The South African State TheatreDepartment of Sport, Arts and CultureMotus Mercedes-Benz

Dates

Nominees AnnouncementWednesday, 23 September 2026
Public Voting Period (Applicable Categories Only)Thursday, 24 September 2026 – Sunday, 15 November 2026
Awards CeremonySaturday, 21 November 2026

Supported By

  • The South African State Theatre
  • Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
  • Motus Mercedes-Benz
  • Gauteng Provincial Government
  • Music Business Academy
  • U Enough Events & Projects
  • City of Johannesburg
  • A Nation That Works For All

Award Categories

Browse the official award categories across our main groups.

Individual Awards

Celebrating the people shaping Africa's music business ecosystem.

View 9 Categories

Company Awards

Recognising the organisations and companies driving Africa's music industry forward.

View 11 Categories

Special Merit Awards

Recognising the organisations and companies driving Africa's music industry forward.

View 3 Categories

Partnered With

Proudly supported by the organisations and institutions powering Africa's music industry forward.

How It Works

The nomination process is simple and public.

Step 1: Choose Category

Review the criteria and select the most appropriate category for your nominee.

Step 2: Prepare Details

Gather the nominee's details, your motivation, and links to supporting evidence.

Step 3: Submit Online

Fill in the public nomination form and submit before the deadline.

Honouring Industry Excellence

The Music Business Awards Africa is the premier platform recognising the executives, agencies, labels, and innovators who work tirelessly behind the scenes to build Africa's rapidly growing music industry. We celebrate the business of music.

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