African and diaspora creator nominations remain open
The African Entertainment Awards USA official call says nominations for its 12th annual programme opened on June 20, 2026 and close on August 31, 2026.
The organizer invites fans, industry professionals, organizations and the public to nominate eligible individuals, groups and organizations. Its published eligibility list explicitly includes content creators and influencers alongside artists, media personalities, athletes, entrepreneurs, community leaders and changemakers.
Use the official nomination route
AEAUSA directs nominations to its official entries portal. Anyone preparing a nomination should use that route, read the current entry instructions and check the closing time before submitting.
The release describes an awards programme for Africans and members of the African diaspora, including the Caribbean. AfroStream is reporting the open call as published by the organizer. It is not claiming that any person has been nominated, shortlisted or selected.
What the announcement establishes
The official release establishes the June 20 to August 31 nomination window, the 12th annual edition and the broad groups that can be nominated. It does not publish a 2026 nominee list or winners in this announcement.
AfroStream checked the official AEAUSA call and nomination link on August 18, 2026. The deadline remained future-dated at the time of verification.