Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has been honored with the prestigious “Les Stars à l’Honneur” award at the Celebrities Days event of the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Burkina Faso.
Sharing the news on social media, the multiple award-winning thespian expressed her gratitude, calling it an “incredible recognition” of her journey in African cinema. She further dedicated the award to all storytellers, dreamers, and creators working to elevate African film.
FESPACO, the continent’s largest and most prestigious film festival, is held biennially in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The 29th edition, running from February 22 to March 1, 2025, continues its tradition of celebrating and promoting films exclusively produced by African filmmakers.
BuzzJackie Appiah Honored with “Les Stars à l’Honneur” Award at FESPACO’s Celebrities Days EventPublished 3 minutes ago on February 28, 2025By Emmanuel Sarpong
Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has been honored with the prestigious “Les Stars à l’Honneur” award at the Celebrities Days event of the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Burkina Faso.
Jackie Appiah’s recognition at FESPACO 2025 highlights her remarkable contributions to the African film industry and further cements her status as one of Ghana’s most celebrated actresses.