Official nominee profiles for WAFRIC Awards 2026, highlighting the professional journeys, achievements, and contributions of nominated individuals across West Africa.
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
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Educational Creator of the Year | Senegal Education is not limited to classrooms, textbooks and examinations. It can also happen through stories, games, imagination,
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Social Media Influencer of the Year | Ghana Social media has transformed the way creative talent is discovered, shared and experienced. For some creators,
Lisa Quama: Taking Ghanaian Dance and African Creativity to a Global Digital Audience Read More »
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Actress of the Year | Mali Cinema has the power to tell difficult stories, challenge social attitudes and preserve the experiences of communities through
Viviane Mina Sidibé: A Journey of Talent, Resilience and Recognition in Malian Cinema Read More »
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Youth Leader of the Year | Sierra Leone Youth leadership is more than occupying a position or speaking on behalf of a generation. It
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Media Personality of the Year | Ghana Media personalities can influence public conversation in different ways: through television, interviews, public communication, advocacy and the
Shalimar Abbiusi: From Television and Public Communication to Humanitarian Advocacy Read More »
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Actor of the Year | Guinea-Bissau Cinema can cross borders without losing its connection to the places, cultures and experiences that shape an artist.
Welket Bungué: Carrying Guinea-Bissau’s Stories onto the International Screen Read More »
Fashion Brand of the Year | SenegalWest African Citizens Awards 2026 — Recognizing the Unseen. Celebrating the Exceptional. Fashion can be more than an expression of personal style. It can
Mame Khady Badji: Reimagining Senegalese Heritage Through Sustainable Fashion Read More »