Some Major Entertainment Awards in Africa

Photo Credit: Nancy Isime hosting the 17th Headies Awards. The Headies/Instagram
For years, success in African entertainment has often been measured by Western recognition. A Grammy nomination is considered a goal for many artists. An Oscar nod can change careers overnight. These honours and recognitions matter, and rightly so, because they represent excellence at the highest level and connect creatives to audiences far beyond their home countries.
But if Africa’s creative industries are to continue growing on their own terms, they cannot rely solely on international validation to define success. There must also be institutions within the continent that recognise excellence, reward in...