Nana Konadu is winner of Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2026

The Bono Region’s representative, Nana Konadu, has been adjudged the winner of the legacy edition of Ghana’s Most Beautiful held on October 18 at the National Theatre in Accra.

She took home an MG ZS Deluxe Edition sponsored by Mac Ghana and a cash prize of GHC200,000.

She beat competition from Sessinam, Ampomaa, Tiwaa, Lamiley and Ayinbomaa.

The first runner up was Sssinam, who received GHC100,000, while Ampomaa placed third. She got GHC50,000 and sponsors’ souvenirs as her prize.

Ayinbomaa won the 4th position and took away GHC30,000 and sponsors’ souvenirs

The 5th position was secured by Lamiley, who got the cash prize of GHC20,000 and sponsors’ souvenirs.

Tiwaa came sixth and took home GHC10,000 and sponsors souvenirs.

The 20th edition of the most popular pageant in Ghana currently, was built around legacy, storytelling and culture, with Anita Akua Akuffo and Cookie Tee as hosts, and judges Janet Sunkwa-Mills and Nana Hemaa Adwoa Awindor.

The main theme was GMB@20 — Celebrating 20 Years of Culture, Grace and Legacy."

The event was attended by the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam Abla Dzifah Gomashie and other dignitaries.

Below are brief profiles of all six finalists:

1. Ampomaa – Ashanti Region

From Tepa. The Ashanti cultural custodian. Known for deep dives into Asante heritage - Golden Stool, Silver Stool, Bonwire Kente, Akwasidae/Adae Kese, and Lake Bosomtwe. Week 1 Best Costume winner and later Kivo Woman of the Week on Destination Ghana Night. For One Africa Night she presented Nigeria's Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo cultures as one nation.

2. Tiwaa – Western North Region

Sefwi heritage advocate. Showcased Sefwi cocoa history, Bia Waterfalls, gold/bauxite resources, Oware, and puberty/naming rites. Awarded Best Costume on Rhythms of Our Land Night and Most Eloquent on Destination Ghana Night. For One Africa she presented Cameroon as "Africa in miniature" featuring Ngondo Festival, Makossa/Bikutsi, Mt Cameroon and Lobe Falls.

3. Lamiley – Greater Accra Region

Full name Paciencia Naa Lamiley Boye. BA in Political Science & Theatre Arts, MA in Information Technology Law. First Star Performer of GMB@20 (Week 1) for her Ga masterclass - Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Jamestown Lighthouse, Homowo Festival, and portrayal of historical ruler Naa Dode Akaibi. Praised by judge Janet Sunkwa-Mills for staying true to culture. Also, Kivo Woman of the Week winner. Known for theatrical flair - entered to Nii Funny's 'Ga Vibes'. Her South Africa act was a Zulu bride story with Kwaito/Amapiano.

4. Ayinbomaa – Upper East Region

Full name Keren Alayine Ayinboma. The eloquent storyteller. Most consistent awardee - Most Eloquent Week 1 and again on One Africa Night (Liberia), Best Model on Fashion Night (shared with Nana Konadu), and Best Costume on Destination Ghana. Famous for telling the Denyanga women's resistance to slave raids. Received financial backing from Kacstone Records CEO Wenawome Aborah to win Upper East's second crown after Queen Poka (2013).

5. Sessinam – Volta Region

The versatile performer. Strong awards record - Star Performer on Rhythms of Our Land Night and again on Destination Ghana, Most Eloquent on Traditional Delicacy Night. Her Kenya presentation on One Africa Night went beyond safaris to communities, history and Indian Ocean coastline. Backed by Volta Regional Minister with GH¢10,000 - the most documented institutional support this season.

6. Nana Konadu – Bono Region

Late-season momentum queen. Won Best Model of the Night on Fashion Night, then Star Performer Week 10 on One Africa Night. Her Côte d'Ivoire act explored shared Akan roots with Ghana, told the story of Queen Abla Pokou, and celebrated football and Coupé-Décalé dance. Known for connecting history, food, cocoa and tourism.