Ghanaian luxury watchmaker Mr Patrick Amofah recognised at the 10th anniversary of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards, held at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

Mr Patrick Amofah, Founder and CEO of Warrior King Watches, receives the Innovative Excellence Award at HAPAwards 2026.
Mr Amofah dedicates the honour to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, acknowledging his support and guidance in the growth of the brand.
The recognition highlights Mr Amofah’s journey from a personal passion for watch repair to building a Ghanaian luxury watch brand with international ambitions.

The award recognises Mr Amofah’s work in advancing African craftsmanship through watchmaking and his efforts to establish Ghana as a contributor to the global luxury watch industry.

Held from 7 to 9 October 2026, the HAPAwards brought together personalities from Africa and the diaspora to celebrate achievements across entertainment, fashion, business, and the creative industries.

A Personal Journey Behind the Brand

For Mr Amofah, the recognition represents more than a professional achievement. It reflects a personal journey shaped by family, curiosity, and a determination to pursue a craft that was once difficult to access locally.

His interest in watches began in childhood, when his mother gave him a watch every Christmas. Following his father’s death in 2017, Mr Amofah inherited his father’s watches but struggled to find the expertise needed to restore them properly.

The desire to repair his late father’s broken watch ultimately led him towards horology and, eventually, the ambition to craft luxury watches in Ghana.

What began as a personal pursuit developed into Warrior King Watches, a brand that draws on Ghanaian heritage and contemporary design to tell African stories through its timepieces.

In dedicating the award, Mr Amofah acknowledged the people whose influence and support have been instrumental in his journey, including his late father, whose watch inspired his path into horology, and his mother, whose childhood gifts nurtured his love for timepieces.

Acknowledging the Asantehene’s Support

Mr Amofah also dedicated the honour to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, recognising His Majesty as a significant pillar of support for Warrior King Watches.

The relationship between the Asantehene and the brand extends beyond the award ceremony. Mr Amofah has previously presented His Majesty with bespoke solid-gold timepieces incorporating elements inspired by Asante heritage. His Majesty has also acknowledged the brand’s craftsmanship and encouraged support for indigenous businesses.

For Mr Amofah, this support has been an important source of encouragement in his ambition to build a Ghanaian luxury watch brand and contribute to the development of African watchmaking.

The recognition also underscores the importance of creating an environment in which Ghanaian craftsmanship and indigenous businesses can continue to grow and reach wider audiences.

Advancing Ghanaian Watchmaking

Under Mr Amofah’s leadership, Warrior King Watches has developed an identity centred on craftsmanship, horological innovation, and African heritage. Its collections draw inspiration from Ghana’s history and cultural identity, with the broader ambition of contributing to the development of African watchmaking.

The Innovative Excellence Award marks a significant moment in Mr Amofah’s journey and the continued development of Warrior King Watches. It reflects his commitment to building a Ghanaian luxury watch brand capable of contributing meaningfully to the international watchmaking industry.

For Mr Amofah, the honour is both a moment of gratitude and a renewed commitment to the work ahead: advancing Ghanaian watchmaking and demonstrating the possibilities of African craftsmanship on the global stage.

About Warrior King Watches

Warrior King Watches is a Ghanaian luxury watch brand dedicated to craftsmanship, horological innovation, and African heritage. Through its timepieces, the brand seeks to advance the presence of Ghanaian watchmaking and showcase African creativity to the world.