Ghana's Most Beautiful 2026 winner, Nana Konadu, has shared the emotional moment she received her brand-new car and GH¢200,000 cash prize. In an interview on Onua Showtime, hosted by actress Nana Ama McBrown, Konadu recalled the moment she walked up to her car, which was filled with happiness and a sense of accomplishment. The Bono Region representative was crowned winner of the pageant, which is one of the country's most closely watched entertainment competitions.
Konadu revealed that getting close to the car filled her with happiness, noting that she felt the long weeks of competing had finally paid off. She explained that she knew she had put up a strong fight throughout the pageant season, and seeing the car in front of her made all the effort feel worthwhile. The newly crowned queen also shared a lighter moment from the grand finale, recalling that she sat inside the car for photographs and videos even though her outfit made it difficult.
Konadu's outfit, a corset that was tightly fitted around her waist, made the pose uncomfortable, but she stayed put so the media team could capture the moment properly. Despite the discomfort on the night, Konadu said she was looking forward to eventually getting behind the wheel herself. The GMB 2026 winner took home GH¢200,000 in cash alongside the car, a significant prize that underscores the pageant's growth as a platform offering young Ghanaian women both financial reward and national visibility.
The top three finalists of the pageant shared a combined GH¢350,000 in cash prizes. The first runner-up, Sessinam, who represented the Volta Region, received GH¢100,000, while the second runner-up, representing the Ashanti Region, was given GH¢50,000. Sessinam's run to the final was notable, having earlier been first runner-up at Miss Malaika Ghana 2024. She also won the Star Performer award in week six for her presentation of Volta's musical heritage.
During the pageant, Sessinam's team received GH¢100,000 from the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu. The pageant, which draws regional pride as contestants represent their home areas on national television, has grown significantly over the years. This year's prize pool, which included a car for the winner and GH¢350,000 shared among the top three, highlights the pageant's commitment to offering young Ghanaian women a platform for national visibility and financial reward.
Ghana's Most Beautiful remains a closely watched entertainment competition in the country, with contestants representing their regions and vying for the top prize. The pageant has become a significant platform for young Ghanaian women to showcase their talents and gain national recognition. With a growing prize pool and increased visibility, the pageant continues to attract talented contestants from across the country.
There are no indications of further scheduled appearances, ambassadorial duties, or additional prize disbursements for Nana Konadu or the other finalists beyond what has already been awarded. No timeline for her formal handover of the car keys or further public engagements has been given. Konadu's win and her emotional moment of receiving the car and cash prize have been widely reported, highlighting the pageant's impact on the lives of young Ghanaian women.
Key points
- Nana Konadu, the Bono Region representative, was crowned winner of Ghana's Most Beautiful 2026 and received a brand-new car and GH¢200,000 cash prize.
- The top three finalists of the pageant shared a combined GH¢350,000 in cash prizes, with the first runner-up receiving GH¢100,000 and the second runner-up receiving GH¢50,000.
- The pageant has grown significantly over the years, offering young Ghanaian women a platform for national visibility and financial reward.
