Sema Jambo Awards 2025 Nominations Now Open!
Sema Jambo Awards hosted by MTM in celebration of World Kiswahili Day, the Sema Jambo Awards honour outstanding individuals, organisations, and initiatives that showcase excellence, creativity, and innovation across diverse sectors, all while promoting the beauty and global influence of Swahili art, culture, music, fashion, food, and people, and raising awareness of the Beautiful Swahili language.- Be part of this prestigious celebration and help shine a light on those making a difference.
Nominations are FREE and open online to participants across the United Kingdom and all Swahili-speaking countries and communities worldwide. Nominate now and celebrate the spirit of Kiswahili!
Sema Jambo Awards – Nomination Guidelines
- Provide the nominee’s name/business/organisation and a valid email for verification.
- Nominations will only be accepted once verified by the panel.
- Nominations will be judged based on the merits and information provided in your entry.
- Ensure you nominate your preferred nominee for the correct award category.
- All fields must be completed unless indicated otherwise.
- Provide your full name and a valid email for verification.
- We reserve the right to withdraw any award in a given category.
- We reserve the right to withdraw any nominee/finalist/winner and refuse admission to any person deemed unsuitable.
- The decision of the panel of judges is final; no correspondence or discussion will be entertained.
- International finalists must provide evidence of the ability to obtain a UK entry visa and sustain their travel and upkeep.
- Finalists are required to attend the event.
Winners will be announced at the SJA Glittering Gala Swahili Evening:
- Date: Saturday, July 5th
- Venue: London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square
- Time: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
