The Golden Arc Honors
Celebrating Africa's Greatest Minds, Visionaries & Creators.
50+ awards for Africans across arts, innovation, leadership and creativity.
09:00am GMT, 31st December, 2025.
Some large event hall in Accra, Ghana.
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Award Categories
Music
Film & Television
Visual Arts
Fashion
Photography
Dance & Performance
Literature & Poetry
Digital & New Media
Best African Film
Honouring outstanding African films that showcase exceptional storytelling, cultural depth, and cinematic excellence.
18 Nominees
Nominee
Lisabi: The UprisingNominee
Freedom WayNominee
Seven DoorsNominee
King of BoysNominee
CitationNominee
AnikulapoBest African Song of the Year
Celebrating the most impactful and culturally resonant African song of the year.
18 Nominees
Nominee
Burna Boy – Last LastNominee
Tems – Free MindNominee
Wizkid – EssenceNominee
Ayra Starr – RushNominee
Davido – FeelNominee
Wizkid – EssenceVisual Art & Creative Innovation
Recognising African artists redefining contemporary art through bold expression and innovation.
18 Nominees
Nominee
El AnatsuiNominee
Njideka Akunyili CrosbyNominee
Yinka ShonibareNominee
Owenaṣe OdigieNominee
Laolu SenbanjoNominee
Peju AlatiseAfrican Fashion Designer of the Year
Celebrating designers shaping Africa’s fashion identity on the global stage.
18 Nominees
Nominee
Orange CultureNominee
MaXhosa AfricaNominee
Lisa FolawiyoNominee
Thebe MaguguNominee
Lisa FolawiyoNominee
Thebe MaguguThe Golden Arc Honors Jury Panel.
Nelson Mandela
South Africa
Nelson Mandela
South Africa
Nelson Mandela
South Africa
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