Award Category · SSMEA 2026
Man of the Year
The night's marquee honour for the man whose leadership and impact defined the year in the South South.
Nominations in Progress
Nominees Being Finalized
The jury is completing its review for this category. The official nomination list will be announced here — follow the newsroom for the reveal.
Follow AnnouncementsEligibility & Criteria
Full eligibility criteria for this category are being finalised by the SSMEA jury and will be published ahead of the voting window. In general, nominees must be based in — or have made their defining impact within — the South South region of Nigeria during the 2026 award year.
One vote per category per day once voting opens
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