Actor, content creator, and entrepreneur Jeffrey Nortey has won the Screen Icon of the Year title at the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA for the second year in a row. The award was presented at the 8th Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, held on September 26, 2026, at the Avenue Event Center in South Hackensack, New Jersey. This achievement adds to Nortey's growing list of recognitions for his work in film, theatre, comedy, digital content, and live performance.
The Ghana Entertainment Awards USA celebrates Ghanaian talent and achievements across the entertainment industry, connecting creatives in Ghana with audiences and industry stakeholders in the diaspora. Nortey competed in the Screen Icon of the Year, Movies category alongside established names, including Jessica Larnyo, Amanda Jissih, Roselyn Ngissah, Lydia Forson, Adjetey Anang, Kwadwo Nkansah Liwin, and Aaron Adatsi. His repeat victory reflects his continued impact and influence in the entertainment industry.
Nortey's latest win follows his victory in the same category at the 7th Ghana Entertainment Awards USA in 2025. That recognition reflected his work across theatre, film, comedy, and digital content, areas that have continued to define his career. Over the past year, Nortey has expanded his creative portfolio, moving between screen acting, comedy, live theatre, and filmmaking while developing a distinct approach to character-driven storytelling.
A major part of Nortey's journey has been "3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey," his flagship live production built around three distinct dimensions of his craft. The production's third edition was staged at the National Theatre in Accra in June 2026, with Nortey taking on the full production without supporting acts. The show combined the premiere of his film "Here Comes The Bride," a live stage production, and the return of his popular Dragon character in a theatrical street performance.
Nortey's latest Screen Icon recognition comes amid an active year of awards and industry recognition. Earlier in 2026, he was named Best Entertainment Act at the Forty Under 40 Awards. He also won two awards at the Ghana Comedy Awards, taking home Comedy Skit Act of the Year and Comic Writer of the Year. These accolades add an international dimension to his run of recognition.
For Nortey, the latest honour reflects the breadth of a career that continues to move across multiple creative disciplines. From digital characters and comedy to film, theatre, and live production, his work has increasingly positioned him beyond a single creative category. With a second consecutive Screen Icon of the Year title, Nortey's latest recognition adds another chapter to an evolving career built around performance, storytelling, and creative versatility.
Nortey's achievements have garnered support and accolades from various stakeholders in the entertainment industry. His creative brilliance and versatility have earned him recognition and admiration from fans and industry professionals alike. As he continues to push the boundaries of his craft, Nortey's latest award serves as a testament to his hard work and dedication to the entertainment industry.
Key points
- Jeffrey Nortey won the Screen Icon of the Year title at the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA for the second consecutive year.
- Nortey's work spans multiple creative disciplines, including film, theatre, comedy, digital content, and live performance.
- He has received several awards and recognitions, including Best Entertainment Act at the Forty Under 40 Awards and two awards at the Ghana Comedy Awards.
