Canal 2’Or 2026: Kocee, Sandrine Nnanga, Indira Baboke and the Night’s Big Winners

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Canal 2’Or 2026: Kocee, Sandrine Nnanga, Indira Baboke and the Night’s Big Winners

The Canal 2’Or awards celebrated their 20th anniversary at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé, bringing together celebrities under the theme “African Royalty.” Kocee won best male artist and Sandrine Nnanga best female artist, while King Luca, Armand Biyag and La Chakala took prizes in their music categories. Indira Baboke won the gospel award, prompting mixed reactions online. Kaprice Akamba scored a double win for her web series “Les Années 80” and as best web-comedy actress; Papy le Jongleur, Markus, Moustik le Karismatik and Bad Nova also received awards.

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