Eight local and international artists have been honoured as Laureates at the second edition of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards held at the Otumfuo Golden Jubilee Hall within the Manhyia Palace.
The awardees included renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to contemporary visual arts in Ghana and internationally.
Mahama, founder of the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art, Red Clay and Nkrumah Voli-ni was recognised for his role in advancing African contemporary art and creating platforms that support artistic development and cultural preservation.
Other award recipients included installation artist and painter Yaw Owusu, painters Victor Butler and Larry Otoo, portrait artist Afia Prempeh, Seychelles contemporary artist Leon Raddegonde, African Curator at the British Museum Julie Hudson and curator Osei Bonsu.
The event was organised by the Manhyia Palace Museum in collaboration with UNESCO and Justice and Repairs to honour distinguished artists and curators from Ghana, Britain and Seychelles for their contributions to contemporary art and cultural heritage.
The event was witnessed by more than 500 participants, including local and international dignitaries, university vice chancellors, artists, curators and representatives of global cultural institutions.
Organisers said the awards programme will run for 10 years and focus on recognising local and international artists whose works continue to shape contemporary African art.
According to organisers, the selection process involved both Ghanaian and international jury members to ensure credibility and global relevance.
The initiative seeks to celebrate excellence, innovation and artistic achievement while promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage on the global stage.
The maiden edition of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards was held in May, 2025 by the Manhyia Palace Museum to celebrate traditional and modern visual arts across Africa and beyond during which 10 legendary African artists were honoured as a major milestone in Pan-African cultural appreciation and the promotion of African artistic heritage.
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