Ghana's Mawuko Kuadzi Breaks 40-Year African Drought to Win Artios Award

Mar 8, 2025 - 00:32

Mar 8, 2025 - 00:34

Ghana's Mawuko Kuadzi Breaks 40-Year African Drought to Win Artios Award

The Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Presidency, Kofi Okyere-Darko, popularly known as KOD (left) welcomes Artios Award Winner, Mawuko Kuadzi (right)

Accra, Ghana - 08 March, 2025 - In a groundbreaking achievement, Ghanaian artist Mawuko Kuadzi has been honored with the prestigious Artios Award, marking a historic milestone as the first African winner in 40 years.

The Ghanaian Presidency has warmly congratulated Kuadzi on his remarkable accomplishment, praising his contribution to showcasing African talent on the global stage.

The Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Presidency, Kofi Okyere-Darko, popularly known as KOD, described Kuadzi's achievement as a "victory for Ghana, West Africa, and the entire African creative industry".

''Welcome home, Mawuko Kuadzi! Ghana’s pride and the first African to win the prestigious Artios Award in 40 years! Your historic achievement is a victory for Ghana, West Africa, and the entire African creative industry. We celebrate you with pride, honor, and gratitude for putting African talent on the global stage.

''Congratulations on making history and inspiring generations to come!,'' KOD wrote on social media.

Source: Lead News Online