Ceremony
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Staged with institutional gravity.
An annual ceremony alternating between African capitals, broadcast internationally and accompanied by a touring exhibition of laureates' work.
The FAACCE Ecosystem · Initiative
FAACCE Awards
Excellence, formally recognised.
Introduction
An annual international awards programme honouring the artists, craftspeople, designers, filmmakers and cultural leaders shaping the continent's creative present.
Our Mission
To create the most credible, transparent and globally recognised platform for excellence in African creativity — judged by peers, scholars and institutions, and free from commercial influence.
Objectives
Four pillars of the programme.
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Peer-Reviewed Juries
Independent international juries drawn from the Curatorial Council and partner institutions.
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Transparent Process
Published criteria, open shortlists and full disclosure of jury composition.
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Categories
Awards across Fine Art, Craftsmanship, Fashion, Documentary, Performance and Cultural Leadership.
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Lifetime Honours
An annual Pan-African Honour for lifetime contribution to African culture.
Laureates
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A canon, built openly.
Every laureate's work enters the FAACCE Archives and is presented in dedicated exhibitions across partner cities.
Integrity
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Independent. On the record.
The Awards operate under a published constitution, with annual integrity reports and no paid entry of any kind.
Gallery
Moments from the programme.
Get Involved
Nominate · Partner · Attend
Nominations open annually. Founding partners and host cities are invited to engage now.
