{"id":4834,"date":"2026-10-01T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/?p=4834"},"modified":"2026-10-02T18:55:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:55:16","slug":"official-nominees-wafric-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/fr\/official-nominees-wafric-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"OFFICIAL NOMINEES \u2014 WAFRIC AWARDS 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recognizing the Unseen, Celebrating the Exceptional.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mult43ab-p95aey\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wafric-Awards-2026-1024x576.png\" alt=\"wafric awards 2026\" class=\"wp-image-4841\" title=\"OFFICIAL NOMINEES \u2014 WAFRIC AWARDS 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wafric-Awards-2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wafric-Awards-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wafric-Awards-2026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wafric-Awards-2026-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wafric-Awards-2026-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wafric-Awards-2026.png 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The West African Citizens Awards (WAFRIC Awards) is proud to officially unveil the nominees for the <strong>2026 edition<\/strong>, a distinguished gathering of individuals, brands, organizations, and institutions whose work, influence, creativity, leadership, and contributions continue to make a meaningful difference across West Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This edition is built on a simple but powerful belief: <strong>great work deserves recognition, wherever it comes from.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of our nominees have built remarkable careers and earned recognition within their fields. Others are making significant contributions that may not yet receive the attention they deserve. Together, they represent the many faces of excellence across West Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cRecognizing the Unseen, Celebrating the Exceptional\u201d<\/strong> is therefore not about who is known and who is unknown. It is about looking beyond visibility and celebrating <strong>impact, merit, excellence, and meaningful contribution<\/strong> \u2014 whether that work is already widely recognized or quietly making a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our nominees represent the diversity, resilience, creativity, ambition, and spirit of West Africa. From media and communication to business, entertainment, technology, leadership, humanitarian service, culture, tourism, sports, and beyond, they reflect the exceptional work taking place across our communities and nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations were received through <strong>members of the public and members of the WAFRIC Awards Jury<\/strong>, with nominees considered across the various award categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, we invite you to meet the <strong>West African Citizens Awards 2026 Official Nominees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different journeys.<br>Different fields.<br>Different countries.<br>Different levels of visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One shared recognition: excellence worth celebrating.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the official nominees below and discover the individuals, brands, organizations, and institutions contributing to a more creative, impactful, and connected West Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PUBLIC VOTING OPENS \u2014 OCTOBER 12, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<script>window.w2dcDirScope={\"directory_id\":4779};<\/script><div class=\"w2dc-dir w2dc-dir--home\" data-directory-id=\"4779\" data-dir-scope=\"{&quot;directory_id&quot;:4779}\"><style>@media (max-width:1024px){.w2dc-dir--home[data-directory-id=\"4779\"] .w2dc-dir-row>.w2dc-dir-slot{width:100%!important}}<\/style><div class=\"w2dc-dir-row\"><div class=\"w2dc-dir-slot\" style=\"width:calc(6 \/ 6 * (100% - 0 * var(--w2dc-dir-gap, 16px)))\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w2dc-dir-row\"><div class=\"w2dc-dir-slot\" style=\"width:calc(6 \/ 6 * (100% - 0 * var(--w2dc-dir-gap, 16px)))\"><style>.w2dc-tg-4779-home-categories{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:calc(var(--w2dc-dir-gap,16px)\/2) var(--w2dc-dir-gap,16px)}.w2dc-tg-4779-home-categories .w2dc-terms-row{display:contents}@media 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