Special Announcement · SSMEA 2026
Special Announcement: Vote Tallies Go Confidential
From Sunday 1 November 2026, live vote tallies will not be visible to the public or the nominees. Full results go public from 11:59 PM on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Celebrating Impact, Recognizing Excellence
South South Media &
Entertainment Awards
Sun 6 December 20266:00 PM WATPort Harcourt, Nigeria
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Your Host for the Evening
Frank Edoho
One of Nigeria's most recognisable television hosts takes the stage for the South South Media and Entertainment Awards 2026.
The Road to the Gold
Submissions
Closed August
Nominees Announced
Complete
Voting Open
25 Categories Live
Ceremony
6 December
Winners
Announced Live
Twenty-Five Categories · One Night of Gold
Award Categories
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Press. SSMEA 2026
SSMEA Team Hails Sir Israel Egbunefu Administration For Achieving Increased Rivers IGR, Pledges Partnership On Voluntary Tax Compliance Awareness
The management team of the South South Media and Entertainment Awards (SSMEA), led by its President, Sammy Wejinya, has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS), Sir Israel O. Egbunefu, FCTI, commending his transformational leadership, change management expertise and strategic deployment of digital technology in strengthening revenue administration in Rivers State.
Announcement · SSMEA 2026
Frank Edoho to Host SSMEA 2026
Broadcaster Frank Edoho, known to millions as the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, will host the South South Media and Entertainment Awards on 6 December in Port Harcourt.