Fortuné Akakpo, veteran actor and key figure in Ivorian cinema, won the Sotigui Award for Best Male Performance - TV Series at the 2025 edition. With approximately three decades of career experience, this versatile artist, comedian, humorist and director continues to make his mark on the national audiovisual landscape.

His award for his role as Pascal in the series Les Nounous crowns an exceptional career and testifies to the growing influence of Ivorian television productions on the international stage.

A performance praised by the jury

In The Nannies , Fortuné Akakpo plays Pascal , a character who is both endearing and complex, facing situations that are both comical and profound. His performance, marked by its accuracy and subtlety, won over the jury, who highlighted his ability to breathe life and authenticity into his role.

A source of pride for Ivorian cinema

Fortuné Akakpo's crowning achievement illustrates the growing strength of Ivorian productions in the African audiovisual landscape. Local series are attracting an increasingly wider audience and gaining visibility on African and international platforms.

The actor, very moved during the presentation of the trophy, dedicated his victory to the entire team of the series and to his fans, recalling that this success is the result of collective work.

An exemplary career

With a career spanning nearly 25 to 30 years, Fortuné Akakpo has established himself as one of the leading talents in Ivorian cinema. His artistic commitment, his ability to reinvent himself, and his professionalism make him a role model for younger generations of actors. His victory at the 2025 Sotigui Awards further confirms his status as an iconic figure in African cinema and television.