Official nominee profiles for WAFRIC Awards 2026, highlighting the professional journeys, achievements, and contributions of nominated individuals across West Africa.
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Visual Artist of the Year — Mali What if the materials a society throws away could become a mirror through which it sees itself?
Dramane Bamana: Transforming Discarded Plastic into Art, Social Reflection and Hope Read More »
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Actor of the Year — Côte d’Ivoire Some actors build their careers one character at a time. Others gradually become part of a country’s
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Comedy Creator of the Year — Côte d’Ivoire Comedy can make people laugh at the things they recognise in their everyday lives. At its
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Actress of the Year — Sierra Leone Every memorable performance begins with a story, but the actors who leave a lasting impression understand that
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Creative Storyteller of the Year — Liberia Stories do more than inform us about the world. They influence how communities are understood, whose experiences
Jos Cooljay: Giving Stories a Voice and Bringing Liberian Experiences into Focus Read More »
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | On-Air Personality of the Year | Nigeria Broadcasting is about more than delivering information over a microphone. It requires the ability to make complex
Ibukunoluwa Olagunju: Connecting News, Conversation and Community Through Broadcasting Read More »
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | On-Air Personality of the Year | Liberia A strong media personality does more than ask questions. They create room for stories to unfold, encourage
Jbizz: Creating Space for Liberian Voices, Conversations and Culture Read More »
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Music Artist of the Year | Liberia Liberian music continues to evolve through artists who blend local sounds with contemporary influences, creating music that
Spankey Span: Bringing Faith, Street Reality and Trapco to Liberia’s Music Scene Read More »
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Music Artist of the Year | Guinea-Bissau Music can entertain, challenge perspectives and give a voice to the experiences of a people. For Guinean
WAFRIC Awards 2026 Nominee Spotlight | Lifestyle Creator of the Year | Nigeria In today’s digital world, lifestyle content extends beyond photographs and everyday updates. It can encompass personal identity,
Ogechi Favour Ezeama: Connecting Lifestyle, Digital Branding and Entrepreneurship Read More »