How the Ghana Movie Awards honoured Afaglo, Ekubo and Daddy Lumba

The 15th edition of the Ghana Movie Awards delivered a heartfelt tribute to three beloved figures who reportedly passed away recently: actress Beverly Afaglo, Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo, and veteran musician Daddy Lumba.

Held under the theme "Rewarding African Excellence", the star-studded ceremony brought together some of the biggest names in Ghanaian and Nigerian cinema for a night of glamour, celebration and raw emotion at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.

The tribute segment stood out as Ghanaian and Nigerian performers joined forces on stage alongside gospel musician Noble Nketsiah for a coordinated performance in honour of the three celebrated personalities, drawing tearful reactions from the audience.

Organisers described the moment as a deliberate celebration of lives and careers that have left a lasting imprint on African entertainment.

Beyond the tributes, the night was also a showcase of star power. Popular Ghanaian actors James Gardiner, Clemento Suarez, Dr Likee and Juliet Ibrahim lit up the red carpet alongside Nigerian stars, including Deyemi Okanlawon.

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Jackie Appiah, Yvonne Nelson, Kwaku Manu and Daniel Etim Effiong were also among the celebrated faces who graced the event, further underscoring the strong and growing relationship between the Ghanaian and Nigerian film industries.

Several actors and filmmakers walked away with top honours across a range of categories, with the ceremony once again affirming the Ghana Movie Awards' reputation as one of the continent's premier platforms for recognising cinematic excellence.

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