The film dominated the 15th edition of the Ghana Movie Awards, held on Sunday at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.
ACCRA, Ghana (Running Africa) — Ghanaian film SUKURA emerged as the biggest winner at the 15th Ghana Movie Awards, securing multiple honors, including the coveted Best Picture award, during a star-studded ceremony held at the Accra Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City.
The annual event, hosted under the theme “Rewarding African Excellence,” brought together leading filmmakers, actors, producers and industry stakeholders to celebrate achievements in Ghana’s growing film industry.
The red carpet featured a vibrant display of contemporary fashion blended with traditional Ghanaian cultural styles, reflecting the creativity and diversity that continue to shape African cinema.
SUKURA Leads Ghana Movie Awards 2026 Winners
SUKURA dominated the awards night, earning recognition across both major and technical categories. In addition to winning Best Picture, producer Janet Ayesu was named Discovery of the Year for her work on the film.
The production also picked up awards for cinematography and production design, cementing its status as the standout film of the evening and one of the most celebrated Ghanaian movies of the year.
Kwadwo Nkansah and Amanda Jissih Take Top Acting Honors
Actor Kwadwo Nkansah won Best Actor for his performance in Captain Ibrahim Traoré, while Amanda Jissih claimed the Best Actress award for her role in Kone.
Both performances were among the most talked-about of the year and highlighted the strength of storytelling emerging from Ghana’s film industry.
Virgin of the Throne Shines in Technical Categories
Another major winner on the night was Virgin of the Throne, which swept several technical awards, including Best Original Score, Sound Mixing and Editing, and directing honors.
The film also secured supporting acting awards, further underscoring its impact among judges and audiences alike.
Selected Winners at the 2026 Ghana Movie Awards
- Best Picture: SUKURA – Janet Ayesu
- Best Actress: Amanda Jissih (Kone)
- Best Actor: Kwadwo Nkansah (Captain Ibrahim Traoré)
- Discovery of the Year: Janet Ayesu (SUKURA)
- Best Supporting Actress: Salma Muni (SUKURA); Martha Ankomah (Virgin of the Throne)
- Best Short Movie: Behind a Lie (Juliet Ibrahim); Baby Something (Nicole Amartefio, Jai Gulabrai)
- Best Cinematography: Kofi Asante (SUKURA)
- Best Costume & Wardrobe: George Tamakloe (Captain Ibrahim Traoré)
- Best Production Design: Godwin Mensah (SUKURA)
- Best Original Song: King of Tema – Pascal Aka
- Best Original Score: Virgin of the Throne – Berni Anti
- Best Sound Mixing & Editing: Virgin of the Throne – Berni Anti
- Best Visual Effects: The Fisherman – Daria Amari Shelton and Nurudeen Tahiru
- Best Casting Director: Mawuko Kuadzi (The Fishermen)
Celebrating the Growth of African Cinema
The Ghana Movie Awards continue to serve as one of the country’s premier platforms for recognizing excellence in filmmaking and storytelling. This year’s ceremony highlighted the increasing quality of Ghanaian productions and the growing influence of African cinema on the global stage.
With SUKURA leading the winners’ list, the 2026 Ghana Movie Awards showcased a new generation of filmmakers and creatives driving the future of the industry while celebrating the rich diversity of stories emerging from Ghana and across Africa.
