Official nominee profiles for WAFRIC Awards 2026, highlighting the professional journeys, achievements, and contributions of nominated individuals across West Africa.
Nominee: Mariama Tuzee ToureCategory: Startup of the YearCountry: Liberia 🇱🇷 Entrepreneurship is often about recognising opportunities where others see obstacles. It involves identifying an unmet need, developing a practical solution
Nominee: Samuel Wise Bangura Category: Journalist of the Year Country: Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 Journalism plays a vital role in shaping public understanding. Through interviews, investigations, news reporting and current-affairs discussions,
Nominee: Fanta Samira CoulibalyCategory: Actress of the YearCountry: Senegal 🇸🇳 The power of an actress lies in her ability to bring stories to life, give emotions a human face and
Nominee: Miguel de BarrosCategory: Educational Creator of the YearCountry: Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 Education extends far beyond the classroom. It also happens when research challenges established assumptions, when public conversations illuminate overlooked
Nominee: Dramane TolobaCategory: Visual Artist of the YearCountry: Mali 🇲🇱 Art can do more than capture attention. It can question how society lives, challenge the way people consume, illuminate overlooked
Dramane Toloba: Transforming Recovered Materials into Art That Challenges Society Read More »
Nominee: Camille ÉtéCategory: Media Personality of the YearCountry: Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 A compelling media presence is built not only on the ability to speak, but also on the capacity to
Nominee: Amary SeckCategory: Content Creator of the YearCountry: Senegal 🇸🇳 In today’s digital landscape, content creators have become influential voices in how people consume information, engage with current affairs and
Amary Seck: Using Humour and Digital Storytelling to Connect with Senegalese Audiences Read More »
Nominee: Midadi Diakhaté — Senegal ConnectCategory: West African Business of the YearCountry: Senegal 🇸🇳 Introduction: Connecting local talent with global opportunity A country’s entrepreneurial strength is reflected not only in
Nominee: Eazy Digi — Adebayo AlomajaCategory: Educational Creator of the YearCountry: Nigeria 🇳🇬 Introduction: When educational content becomes a catalyst for change Education is changing, and the people shaping its
Nominee: Honey OjukwuCategory: On-Air Personality of the YearCountry: Nigeria 🇳🇬 Introduction: A voice that brings people into the conversation Radio is more than a medium for music, news and entertainment.