His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 Sacred Crown Awards. The prestigious honours will be presented on 31 October 2026, at a ceremony that promises to be one of the continent's most significant celebrations of African excellence, unity, identity, and heritage.
A Star-Studded Lineup
This year's nominees span music, culture, traditional leadership, spirituality, humanitarian service, healthcare, and public life. In the highly anticipated African Music Artiste of the Year category, nominees include Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Asake, Black Sherif, Diamond Platnumz, Stonebwoy, and Shatta Wale. The Global African Ambassador Award features internationally acclaimed figures such as Idris Elba, Rocky Dawuni, Lupita Nyong'o, Dentaa Amoateng MBE, Wode Maya, and Fuse ODG, in recognition of their role in promoting Africa and African excellence on the global stage.
Faith and Leadership Recognised
Renowned religious leaders have been nominated for Christian Ministry Leader of the Year. They include Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Dr. Mensa Otabil, Archbishop Charles Agyin Asare, Apostle Francis Amoako Attah, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako, Prophet Emmanuel Adjei, and Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah. Outstanding religious institutions have also secured nominations, including Action Chapel International, Lighthouse Chapel International, the International Central Gospel Church, Perez Chapel International, Parliament Chapel International, the Anglican Communion, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Humanitarian and Legacy Honours
The Humanitarian Impact Award recognises individuals whose philanthropic work has transformed lives. Nominees include former First Lady H.E. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, Dr. Osei Kwame Despite, Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin, Ibrahim Mahama, Dr. Kwaku Oteng, H.E. Samira Bawumia, and Nana Prof. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II. The Legacy and Lifetime Contribution Award will celebrate some of Africa's most respected cultural icons, including Agya Koo Nimo, Pat Thomas, Uncle Ebo Whyte, Grace Omaboe, Amakye Dede, and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley.
Traditional Leadership and Culture
Traditional leadership remains a major focus. Nominees for Traditional Leader of the Year include the Nayiri, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, Togbe Afede XIV, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, HRM Nii Odaifio Welentsi III, and Yagbonwura Bii-Kuntuo Jewu Soale I. The Queen Mother of the Year category honours distinguished female traditional leaders for exceptional leadership, cultural stewardship, and commitment to community development.
The Supreme Honour
The recipient of the Sacred Crown Supreme Laureate will not be announced ahead of the ceremony. The prestigious honour will be revealed as a surprise during the Grand Finale on 31 October 2026. In addition, three posthumous honours will be presented to legendary African icons and ancestors in recognition of their enduring legacies and contributions to African heritage, spirituality, leadership, and humanity.
The Sacred Crown Awards 2026 promises to be a spectacular celebration of African excellence, unity, identity, and heritage. With nominees spanning entertainment, traditional authority, faith, healthcare, philanthropy, and culture, the event is poised to become one of the continent's most significant honours.
Source: Joy Online
