After over a decade’s hiatus, the prestigious Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) has staged a comeback.
Scheduled for next February, the awards will once again honour excellence, innovation and impact across Africa’s vibrant broadcast media industry.
Renowned for celebrating radio and television personalities, stations and productions that have shaped the nation’s media narrative, the NBMA is returning with renewed energy, exciting new categories, new website and revamped digital presence.
“We’re thrilled to bring back the NBMA after more than a decade of reflection, restructuring and visioning,” Omogbolahan Akinwumi, the awards’ CEO, said.
“The return of NBMA marks a new era for broadcasting recognition in Nigeria – one that embraces today’s digital media evolution while honouring the timeless values of professional excellence and audience engagement.”
According to him, the newly launched website, www.nbmawards.com, offers an intuitive platform for nominations, voting, partnership opportunities and updates. It reflects a modern, transparent and interactive approach to managing the awards.
In response to the changing landscape of media, the 2026 edition will feature new categories, while recognising podcasters, digital content creators, media entrepreneurs and community broadcasters, in addition to the traditional broadcast legends and trailblazers.
As part of efforts to deliver a world-class event, NBMA has invited corporate sponsors, media partners and individual volunteers to join hands in celebrating the people and platforms shaping the minds and stories of Nigeria.
“We are calling on brands, stakeholders and passionate individuals to partner with us in making this return truly historic. The Nigerian media has been at the forefront of national development and it’s time we amplify the voices behind the microphones and cameras,” Akinwumi stressed.
The host state for the 2026 edition will be announced in due course.
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