Official nominee profiles for WAFRIC Awards 2026, highlighting the professional journeys, achievements, and contributions of nominated individuals across West Africa.
Nominee: Chef Abbys (Abena Amoakoaa Sintim-Aboagye)Category: Content Creator of the YearCountry: GhanaEdition: West African Citizens Awards 2026 A simple cooking video can become much more than a recipe demonstration when
Chef Abbys: Taking African Food, Culture and Storytelling to the World Read More »
Nominee: Chinenye AdeleyeCategory: Social Media Influencer of the YearCountry: NigeriaEdition: West African Citizens Awards 2026 Influence is often measured by visibility, audience size and online engagement. But beyond the numbers,
Chinenye Adeleye: Turning Digital Influence into Access, Opportunity and Social Impact Read More »
Nominee: Roukiata OuedraogoCategory: Comedy Creator of the YearCountry: Burkina FasoEdition: West African Citizens Awards 2026 Comedy can entertain, challenge assumptions and open conversations about experiences that audiences recognise but do
Nominee: Trakinuz (Jailson Correia)Category: Music Artist of the YearCountry: Cabo VerdeEdition: West African Citizens Awards 2026 Every artist has a story behind the music. For Trakinuz, that story begins in
Trakinuz: From the Roots of Picos to the National Spotlight of Cabo Verdean Music Read More »
Nominee: Gloria BabarindeCategory: Event Host (MC) of the YearCountry: NigeriaEdition: West African Citizens Awards 2026 An exceptional event host does more than introduce speakers, announce programme segments or keep an
Nominee: Doris OkorieCategory: Actress of the YearCountry: NigeriaEdition: West African Citizens Awards 2026 An Acting Journey Defined by Versatility and Creative Courage An actor’s ability is often measured by the
Nominee: Dammypep (Damilola Abisola)Category: Creative Storyteller of the YearCountry: NigeriaEdition: West African Citizens Awards 2026 The Power of a Story That Makes People Feel A good story does more than
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Nominee: Prisca MarceleneyCategory: Actress of the YearCountry: Côte d’IvoireEdition: West African Citizens Awards 2026 An Artist Whose Creativity Extends Beyond the Screen Some actors build their careers by bringing characters
Prisca Marceleney: Telling African Stories Through Acting, Writing and Film Production Read More »
Nominee: Gambia ParticipatesCategory: NGO of the YearCountry: The GambiaEdition: West African Citizens Awards 2026 Building a More Participatory and Accountable Gambia The strength of a democracy is measured not only
Nominee: Theo OlayanjuCategory: Event Host (MC) of the YearCountry: NigeriaEdition: West African Citizens Awards 2026 More Than a Microphone: The Creative Professional Behind the Hosting An engaging event is not