From John Silas
Nigerian actress Anneka Honor has emerged winner of the Most Promising Actor/Actress of the Year category at the 18th Annual D’CEM Awards of Global Excellence 2026, held in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Honor clinched the award at the ceremony held on Saturday, October 17, at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, beating fellow nominees Courtney Johnson, Sidney and Mike Beezy to the prestigious recognition.
The award celebrates her contributions to acting and her growing profile across theatre, film and television productions in Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.
With more than 15 years of professional experience, Honor has built a career that combines formal theatrical training, screen performances and media presentation.
Born in Delta State, Nigeria, the actress received professional training at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, where she developed her skills in theatre performance and dramatic interpretation.
Her early career featured stage productions, television appearances, commercials and independent filmmaking projects in the United Kingdom.
Her theatre credits include Six Characters in Search of an Author, The Luurrve Game and Breathing Corpses.
She subsequently expanded her career into international film and television, featuring in productions such as Meeting Place, Fusion, Chinhoyi 7 and Devotion and Homicides, as well as television projects including Cafe Afrik and Eve of Success.
In Eve of Success, she played the lead character, Eve, while she portrayed the female lead, Logan, in Devotion and Homicides.
Beyond acting, Honor has explored television presentation through The Anneka Honor Show, further demonstrating her versatility within the entertainment industry.
The actress also has a professional background in law and corporate practice. In a 2015 interview with Vanguard, she discussed balancing her artistic ambitions with her legal and corporate responsibilities.
The D’CEM Awards, founded by Nigerian-American publisher, actress, filmmaker and media entrepreneur Dr. Debby Goodnews Silas, popularly known as Debby Classique, recognises outstanding contributions across the global entertainment industry.
The 2026 edition brought together actors, filmmakers, musicians, television personalities and other creative professionals to celebrate excellence and achievements in entertainment.
Other personalities recognised at the ceremony included veteran Nollywood actor Charles Inojie, American actor Tray Chaney, hip-hop pioneer The D.O.C., Nigerian rapper Mr Raw and American film professional Bobby T. Thompson, who received Hall of Fame recognition.
Honour’s victory adds to the growing recognition of Nigerian creative professionals making their mark across international entertainment platforms.
Although the award category celebrates promising talent, her more than 15 years of experience across different creative platforms reflects a sustained commitment to professional development and artistic expression.
Her emergence as winner also brings attention to the contributions of her fellow nominees, Courtney Johnson, Sidney and Mike Beezy, whose work earned them recognition at the ceremony.
The Atlanta honour represents another milestone in Honor’s international career, highlighting the increasing visibility of Nigerian performers in the global film and television industry.
