Nana Konadu from the Bono Region walked away with a brand new MG ZS Deluxe Edition and GHC200,000 after winning Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2026 at the National Theatre in Accra on October 18. The event celebrated its 20th edition, themed GMB@20 — Celebrating 20 Years of Culture, Grace and Legacy.
Nana Konadu beat five other finalists: Sessinam, Ampomaa, Tiwaa, Lamiley, and Ayinbomaa. Sessinam was named first runner-up, earning GHC100,000, while Ampomaa placed third with GHC50,000 and sponsors’ souvenirs. Ayinbomaa took fourth place, receiving GHC30,000 and souvenirs, Lamiley came fifth with GHC20,000 and souvenirs, and Tiwaa finished sixth, walking away with GHC10,000 and souvenirs.
The event, hosted by Anita Akua Akuffo and Cookie Tee, featured judges Janet Sunkwa-Mills and Nana Hemaa Adwoa Awindor. The pageant focused heavily on legacy, storytelling, and culture, reflecting on two decades of the competition’s history.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam Abla Dzifah Gomashie, attended alongside other dignitaries, underscoring the event’s cultural importance.
The finalists brought distinct regional perspectives. Sessinam, representing the Sefwi, presented the cocoa history, Bia Waterfalls, and traditional rites of her heritage. She won Best Costume on Rhythms of Our Land Night and Most Eloquent on Destination Ghana Night. On One Africa Night, she represented Cameroon, showcasing the Ngondo Festival, Mt Cameroon, and Lobe Falls.
Ampomaa, from the Volta Region, delivered a Kenya presentation that extended beyond typical safaris to include community history and the Indian Ocean coastline. She won Star Performer on both Rhythms of Our Land and Destination Ghana nights and Most Eloquent on Traditional Delicacy Night. The Volta Regional Minister supported her with GHC10,000, the largest institutional backing this season.
Lamiley, full name Paciencia Naa Lamiley Boye, holds a BA in Political Science and Theatre Arts and an MA in Information Technology Law. She earned praise from judge Janet Sunkwa-Mills for her Ga masterclass featuring the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Homowo Festival and was named First Star Performer of GMB@20 (Week 1). Lamiley’s theatrical flair included a South African Zulu bride story with Kwaito and Amapiano elements.
Ayinbomaa, known for her storytelling, repeatedly won Most Eloquent awards and Best Costume on Destination Ghana night. Her presentation recounted the Denyanga women’s resistance to slave raids. She received financial backing from Kacstone Records CEO Wenawome Aborah, aiming to replicate Upper East’s earlier success with Queen Poka in 2013.
Tiwaa, late in the competition, gained momentum with Best Model of the Night on Fashion Night and Star Performer on One Africa Night. Her Côte d'Ivoire act explored shared Akan roots, Queen Abla Pokou’s story, and cultural elements like football and Coupé-Décalé dance.
The pageant’s focus on cultural education and storytelling was evident in the finalists’ performances. From Ashanti’s Golden Stool and Bonwire Kente to the Sefwi cocoa heritage and West African communal histories, Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2026 reflected a broad spectrum of Ghanaian and African cultural narratives.
The prize package included a new car sponsored by Mac Ghana, a significant cash award, and various sponsors’ souvenirs for runners-up. The event’s hosts and judges brought experience and credibility, enhancing the pageant’s profile.
The legacy edition of Ghana’s Most Beautiful affirmed its status as a platform celebrating cultural knowledge and eloquence, with Nana Konadu’s victory adding another chapter to its ongoing story.
According to 3News.
