Manhyia Palace to Host 2026 Hollywood Africa Prestigious Awards

The Manhyia Palace is gearing to host the 2026 Hollywood Africa Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards), a global platform that connects the African diaspora with global communities.

The scheme will, this year, mark 10 years of celebrating talents.

The executives of HAPAwards, led by founder and President Tina Weisinger, unveiled their vision to the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, when they joined the Awukudae Festival on April 8, 2026.
“We, the team from Hollywood, are very happy to be in your presence and in the Asante Kingdom. The HAPAwards offers a unique platform that creates a bridge which connects the African diaspora to the rest of the communities across the world.

“Every year we celebrate outstanding talents and individuals who have done excellently in society and also serve as an inspiration to youths across the world,” Tina said in her submission.

She intends to honour the Asantehene with the event on a date that would be provided by the Palace.

“We will be very happy to honour His Majesty when we host our 10th edition here at the Manhyia Palace and seek His Majesty’s approval for a date as we celebrate the African diaspora and the Asante Kingdom here in Kumasi.”

Through the event, the executives intend to raise funds for the Otumfuo Osei TuTu II Foundation (OOTIIF) and attract investment from around the world to Kumasi.

While offering his approval, the Asantehene directed Nana Amoamanghene and his Office to liaise with the team to set an appropriate date for the event.

Among the delegation were Amberr Washington, Co-founder, Adeola Odunowo, African representative and Prof Sam Nartey, consultant to the project.

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