By Our Reporter
The organising committee of the iKON Awards has announced the unveiling of nominees for the 4th iKON Awards slated for Saturday, 24th October 2026, live on major streaming platforms including iKON Awards YouTube, Kwsio TV (available on MTN TV by Afromobile App), and mainstream media, starting at 7:00 PM.
The nominee reveal sets the stage for the awards night slated for 12th December 2026 at Serena Hotel, Kampala, under the theme “Beyond Borders”.
The categories include Best Film; Best Director; Best Actor in a Leading Role; Best Actress in a Leading Role; Best Actor in a Supporting Role; Best Actress in a Supporting Role; Best Cinematography; Best Screenplay; Best Sound Design; Best Editor; Best Costume Design; Best Makeup / Hairstyling; Best Production Design; Best Visual Effects (VFX); Best Short Film; Best Documentary Film; Best Animation Film; Best Student Film; Best TV Series; Best Actor in a TV Series; Best Actress in a TV Series.
Executive and Special Honors include Best Emerging Film; Lifetime Achievement Award; African iKon of the Year (African iKon Awards; African Rising Star Award / iKon Rising Star
Owing to the Pan-African outlook of iKON Awards, the categories also recognise filmmakers from across the continent.
The committee has received over 300 film submissions, the highest record. The new regional categories were introduced to support this year’s “Beyond Borders” theme. The regional categories include Best East and Central African Film, Best West African Film, Best Southern African Film, and Best North African Film.
Following the nominee reveal, the roadmap to the awards night will feature screenings of short films produced under the iKON Young Filmmakers’ Fellowship, the nominees’ brunch and the African Film Forum.