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African creators and brands are transforming film, fashion, media, sports, gaming, arts and storytelling into powerful forces on the global stage. Through their creativity, they project Africa’s soft power, inspiring audiences, influencing culture, and driving international connections. The Africa Prosperity Network calls on the public across Africa and the global diaspora to recognise these leaders by nominating champions for the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards (APCA) 2026. If you know someone whose work in music, fashion, film, visual art, media production, design, or any creative field is reshaping global perceptions of Africa and driving continental integration, this is your opportunity to spotlight their contribution. To make your nomination for the Global Soft Power Award or any of the other 9 categories, please submit your nominations now at: apca2026.africaprosperitynet… Nominations close on 30 November 2025. Nominees must have demonstrated impact in at least one of the following: global reach, cross-border collaborations, cultural innovation, youth empowerment, or economic transformation through creativity. SAMPLE LIST OF AFRICAN CREATIVE LEADERS WITH GLOBAL SOFT POWER INFLUENCE (FOR INSPIRATION ONLY) 1. Rocky Dawuni (@RockyDawuni )– Ghana (West Africa) Sector: Music & Cultural Diplomacy 2. Chioma Ude – Nigeria (West Africa) - Africa International Film Festival - @AFRIFF Sector: Film festival leadership/production 3. Omoyemi Akerele (@OmoyemiAkerele ) – Nigeria (West Africa) - Lagos Fashion Week (@LFW_NG ) Sector: Fashion / cultural entrepreneurship 4.Hugo Obi – Nigeria (West Africa) - Maliyo Games (@maliyogames ) Sector: Gaming & interactive media 5. Ibrahim Mahama (@ibrahim_mahama ) – Ghana (West Africa) - Red Clay Studios (@redclayok ) Sector: Fine arts & cultural infrastructure 6. Noella Wiyaala (@Wiyaala ) – Ghana (West Africa) Sector: Music & Performance 7. Angelique Kidjo (@angeliquekidjo ) – Benin (West Africa) Sector: Music & Cultural Diplomacy 8. Aisha Ayensu (Christie Brown)– Ghana (West Africa) Sector: Fashion / Entrepreneurship 9. Lupita Nyong’o (@Lupita_Nyongo ) – Kenya (East Africa) Sector: Film & cultural representation 10. Wanuri Kahiu – Kenya (East Africa) Sector: Film direction & storytelling 11. Mo Abudu (@MoAbudu ) – Nigeria (West Africa) - EbonyLife Media (@EbonyLife_TV ) Sector: Media & Film Production 12. Imane Ayissi (@imane_ayissi ) – Cameroon (Central Africa) Sector: Fashion 13. Nazaré Gaspar – Angola (Central Africa) Sector: Film direction & production 14. Mohamed Hefzy – Egypt (North Africa) Sector: Film production & executive leadership 15. Khadija Alami – Morocco (North Africa) Sector: Film production & co-productions 16.⁠ ⁠Fally Ipupa (@fallyipupa01 ) – DR Congo (Central Africa) Sector: Music & Performance 17.⁠ ⁠Tiken Jah Fakoly – Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa) Sector: Music & Activism 18.⁠ ⁠Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee ) – South Africa (Southern Africa) Sector: Music / Amapiano & Global Dance Music 19.⁠ ⁠Themba Sekowe (@DjMaphorisa ) – South Africa (Southern Africa) Sector: Music / Amapiano Pioneer 20.⁠ ⁠Pieter Hugo (@HyenaHugo ) – South Africa (Southern Africa) Sector: Fine arts / photography For category descriptions, nomination guidelines, and further information, please visit: apca2026.africaprosperitynet…

Please JOIN US at #AfroFunkeAfrica THIS Satruday, August 9th from 7 to 10pm / FREE / All Ages at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park - west of DTLA in #LosAngeles feat @NovenaCarmel from @mbeKCRW @kcrw rockydawuni.kit.com/posts/af…

Please JOIN US at #AfroFunkeAfrica THIS Satruday, August 9th from 7 to 10pm / FREE / All Ages at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park - west of DTLA in #LosAngeles featuring #BlaqPages After Party at Afrobeats to the World at @DonQuixoteLA from 10pm to 2am

Please JOIN US at #AfroFunkeAfrica THIS Satruday, August 9th from 7 to 10pm / FREE / All Ages at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park - west of DTLA in #LosAngeles featuring @wazumbians ! rockydawuni.kit.com/posts/af…

Please JOIN US at #AfroFunkeAfrica THIS Satruday, August 9th from 7 to 10pm / FREE / All Ages at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park - west of DTLA in #LosAngeles !! rockydawuni.kit.com/posts/af…

#AfroFunkeAfrica is ON Saturday, August 9th at @LevittLA 7 to 10pm / #Free / #AllAges eventbrite.com/e/afro-funke-…

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! My new single “I Got A Song” is dropping on July 18 and features the incredible Cedella Marley the first born daughter of Bob Marley & Rita Marley! This is an anthem for the new generation. Pre-Save link lnk.to/7avzQA

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Congratulations to all the 2025 GRAMMY® Nominees! @RecordingAcad #GRAMMYs #GrammyNominations #Fusicology

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JOIN @rockydawuni on December 21 at @233JazzBarGril with @LeKyekyeku and more! rockydawuni.kit.com/posts/ro…

Behind-the-scenes look at the making of #Rise with legendary #GRAMMYnominated producers Nabeyin (Kanye West, Travis Scott) and Roahn Hylton (Nicky Minaj) who produced the track with Rocky Dawuni! 📷Can't wait for you all to hear it. Dropping August 30th worldwide! @TuffGongINTL

Something BIG is coming! 📷 Get ready for the new single and video for #Rise by @RockyDawuni dropping on Friday, August 30th!! Stay tuned for more updates! 📷 #NewMusic #RockyDawuni” #AfroRoots #Afrobeats #Ghana #Africa @twinsdntbeg *AQUARIAN Records / @TuffGongINTL

Please JOIN Ghana's one and only @rockydawuni on Saturday, April 27 at @GEPAGhana 's #AdrinkraFestival in the #Aburi Mountains! #Culture #AfricanMusic #Ghana #Africa rockydawuni.ck.page/posts/ro… #RockyDawuni

1/2 Get ready to be moved by the rhythm of @RockyDawuni's music at his first concert of the year on April 27th at the Adinkra Int. Arts and Crafts Show Ghana. It's not just a concert; it's a chance to connect with music and each other.