The nominators for the Emerging Voices are a group of leading experts in the visual arts and film from around the world:
- Bendu Cooper, Gallery of African Art
- Danda Jaroljmek, Circle Art Agency
- David Krut, David Krut Projects
- Epa Binamungu, Inganzo Arts Center
- Liza Essers, Goodman Gallery
- Mariane Ibrahim, Mariane Ibrahim Gallery
- Marwa Arsanios, 98 Weeks
- Monna Mokoena, Gallery Momo
- Teesa Bahana, 32º East - Ugandan Arts Trust
- Victoria Mann, Also Known as Africa Art Fair
- William Wells, Townhouse Gallery
- Anshu Bahanda, Aabru Art
- Lavinia Calza, ARTLabAfrica
- Rita GT, E-studio Luanda
- Charles Shields, Everard Read Gallery
- Valerie Kabov, First Floor Gallery Harare
- Teresa Lizamore, Lizamore and Associates
- Chili Hawes, October Gallery
- Tamzin Lovell, Sulger-Buel Lovell
- Ayo Adeyinka, Tafeta + Partners
- Maria Varnava, Tiwani Contemporary Gallery
- Emma Menell, Tyburn Gallery