Casablanca – Several Moroccan personalities have secured nominations across different categories at the Africa Golden Awards 2026. The annual event’s ceremony will take place on March 2 in Kenya’s Nairobi.
The Africa Golden Awards ceremony brings together professionals from different industries who compete for awards in multiple categories – from actors and musicians to entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and social media influencers.
Morocco is strongly represented across a variety of categories this year, demonstrating the country’s vibrant cultural and creative scene.
Leila Hadioui and Amal Salhi are both nominated in the Top Female Lifestyle Influencer category.
Meanwhile, Hasnae Taleb secured a nomination for Africa Golden Businesswoman of the Year, while Manal Benchlikha is nominated for Best Female Artist. She is also nominated along with Saad Lamjarred for Most Consistent African Hitmaker.
Moroccan men are equally present among the nominees. Oussama Ramzi is nominated for African Stand-Up Comedian of the Year, Draganov for Africa Golden Best Lyricist, and Achraf Ben Ayad for Top Sports Content Creator.
Several other Moroccans have also secured nominations across different categories.
But Morocco’ presence goes beyond individuals. Companies, platforms, and brands are also represented.
Morocco’s Cypherleak is nominated for Most Secure African Cybersecurity Brand, while Poste Maroc is in the running for African Courier Company of the Year. And the list of nominees from Morocco continues to grow.
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Farah El Fassi shared the news with her followers on Instagram, posting the official nomination poster. “I am very happy to be nominated for the Best Actress in Africa award at the Africa Golden Awards 2026,” she wrote, expressing her happiness about the nomination.
“This nomination is a great honor for me and for my country, Morocco. Your support and your votes mean the world to me” she added, inviting her fans to support her through voting.
Voting is set to begin next Friday on the event’s official website. Winners in each category will receive $5,000 (around MAD 47,187), while the candidate with the highest number of votes will be awarded $50,000 (around MAD 471,875).
These nominations showcase the growing visibility of Moroccan talent in continental events that celebrate creativity, innovation, and cultural influence.
For Morocco, this recognition reflects national pride, inspires emerging artists, and strengthens the country’s presence in the creative and cultural industries across Africa and beyond.
