The first Sacred Crown Awards, held under the auspices of the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru, has recognised individuals and organisations contributing to African heritage, spirituality, traditional leadership, music, healthcare and community wellness.
The ceremony took place at La Palm Royal Beach on Saturday, October 31, under the theme “Celebrating African Heritage, Spirituality and Wellness”. It honoured work connected to African cultural identity, spiritual values, indigenous knowledge and holistic well-being.
Traditional authorities, religious leaders, policymakers, cultural figures, herbal healthcare practitioners and other influential guests attended the event.
Among those present were Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo; Ablekuma South Member of Parliament Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije; His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse; Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority Abeiku Santana; Osaberima Kwesi Atta II, Omanhene of the Cape Coast Traditional Area; and Prof. Samuel Ato Duncan, CEO of COA Research and Manufacturing Company Limited.
The event was mainly sponsored by COA Research and Manufacturing Company Limited.
Osaberima Kwesi Atta II, who chaired the ceremony, encouraged recipients to continue their work.
“To every recipient, I offer my congratulations. May this recognition encourage you to continue serving with knowledge integrity and purpose,” he said.
His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II thanked the dignitaries for attending and congratulated the award winners. He said the initiative would continue developing as a platform to recognise excellence, preserve heritage and celebrate people whose contributions shape Ghanaian and African society.
Spirituality, healthcare and community awards
Bishop Ophelia received the Celestial Spiritual Service Award, while Prophet Ogyaba was named the recipient of the Sacred Seer Award.
Prophet John Anokye was honoured with the Prophetic Mentorship and Impact Award for his contribution to prophetic ministry and mentorship.
The Indigenous Spiritual and Cultural Award went to Togbe Anokye, with Okomfo Nana Ama receiving the Outstanding Woman in Traditional Spirituality Award. Nana Ankomakoo Agyei was recognised with the Traditional Spiritual Leadership Award, while Naana Asangalisah I was honoured for her traditional heritage and leadership.
Sheikh Dr. Osman Sharubutu received the Interfaith Peace and Unity Award for his contribution to religious harmony, peaceful coexistence and national unity.
Natural Way Herbal Clinic won the Herbal Medicine Excellence Award, while Sam Jay’s Specialist Hospital was named Specialist Hospital of the Year. Ameen Scientific Herbal received the Natural and Traditional Healing Centre of the Year award.
Bus Stop Boys were recognised with the Community Wellness Initiative Award for their community-focused sanitation work.
Music and cultural heritage recognised
Cedi Industries received the African Heritage Craftsmanship Award, while Nkyimnkyim Band was named Cultural Performance Group of the Year.
Abiana Music won the Heritage Music Award of the Year and Sherifa Gunu received the Legendary African Heritage Music Excellence Award. Veteran musician Amandzeba Nat Brew was presented with the African Music Heritage Award, while Wulomei Group received the Ga Traditional Music Legacy Award.
Nuumo Akwaj-Mensah III was recognised in the African Heritage Award category for his association with preserving and promoting African heritage.
Piesie Esther received the Outstanding Woman in Gospel Ministry Award and Joe Mettle the Outstanding Man in Gospel Ministry Award.
Grace Omaboe was presented with the Legacy and Lifetime Award for her enduring contribution to Ghana’s entertainment industry and cultural heritage.
The ceremony brought together traditional authorities, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, musicians, cultural practitioners and community advocates to celebrate Africa’s heritage and encourage younger generations to preserve its traditions.
