Jeffrey Nortey Wins Screen Icon of the Year Award

Jeffrey Nortey has been named Screen Icon of the Year at the 7th Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Avenue Event Space in South Hackensack, New Jersey.

The annual event celebrates Ghanaian and African creatives both at home and in the diaspora. This year’s edition paid tribute to the living legacy of Ghanaian music and film with live band performances and a spotlight on highlife heritage.

The ceremony attracted industry figures, artists, and fans who came together to honour Ghanaian excellence on an international stage.

Jeffrey Nortey’s recognition is tied to his wide body of work that cuts across theatre, film, comedy, and digital content. He is best known for his unique, character-driven performances and solo theatrical showcases. Over the years, he has built a reputation for layered storytelling and bold stagecraft.

One of his most acclaimed works is 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey, a production that combines acting, spoken word, and music. In this show, he performs multiple characters in a single performance, a style that has strengthened his reputation as a versatile performer on both stage and screen.

The Screen Icon of the Year award celebrates his influence within Ghana’s creative landscape and his rare ability to connect with diverse audiences across platforms. It also reflects a broader shift in the industry towards recognising multi-talented artists who work across live theatre, film, and online content.

Nominees for the 2025 awards were announced on August 31, with public voting open until September 20 through the official Ghana Entertainment Awards USA website. Over the years, the awards have become a platform that highlights Ghanaian talent abroad while strengthening ties with creatives in the diaspora.

For Jeffrey Nortey, this honour is not just another award but an international recognition of a career built on innovation, storytelling, and dedication to the craft. It underlines the importance of theatre and film as cultural exports and shows how performers who move between different art forms are shaping Ghana’s creative future.

The Ghana Entertainment Awards USA continues to shine a light on Ghanaian talents making an impact globally. Awards such as Screen Icon of the Year prove that theatre artists, comedians, and filmmakers are now sharing the same stage, driving the industry forward together.