FAME Week Africa has launched Africa’s Leading Women in Entertainment – a new annual initiative celebrating the incredible women shaping Africa’s creative economy across film, television, music, fashion, gaming, digital storytelling, animation, podcasting, entertainment tech and more.
From the women on screen and stage to the powerhouses behind the scenes — producers, directors, executives, writers, editors, designers, entrepreneurs and innovators – this initiative recognises the leaders driving Africa’s entertainment industry forward.
Categories include:
- Trailblazer
- Rising Star
- Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse
- Culture Shaper
- Future Maker
Nominations close on 17 July 2026.
Click here to nominate an outstanding woman making an impact in Africa’s entertainment industry today.
The inaugural honourees will be announced ahead of FAME Week Africa 2026 in Cape Town (28 Oct – 1 Nov 2026).