Ghanaian actor William Lamptey has secured a place among the top 12 finalists of the Africa Monologue Challenge, earning recognition for Ghana in a continental acting competition that has attracted thousands of participants from Africa and the diaspora.

William Lamptey, who has become known to Ghanaian audiences through his work in film and television, advanced to the final 12 after competing against more than 20,000 participants worldwide.

His achievement adds another significant milestone to a growing acting career that has seen him take on roles across film, television and theatre.

William Lamptey is particularly recognised for his appearance in the popular Ghanaian youth television series YOLO, where he joined the cast in its fifth season. He has also built a film portfolio that includes the internationally recognised feature film The Fisherman.

In The Fisherman, Lamptey plays Kobina, one of three young friends who join the central character on a journey to pursue their dream of securing a boat. The film, directed by Zoey Martinson, premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival and became Ghana’s first official selection for the prestigious festival.

The film has gone on to receive considerable international attention, with Lamptey’s performance contributing to his growing profile as an actor. He was also nominated for Discovery of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Movie Awards for his performance in The Fisherman.

Beyond The Fisherman and YOLO, Lamptey has appeared in productions including On February 14, where he played Travis, as well as The Queen of Akra trilogy. He has also featured in the film The Purse and the upcoming drama Little Lady.

His work extends beyond screen acting. Lamptey has also participated in theatre productions including Accra We Dey, Ghana Must Go, Potholes and Osofo’s Wahala, demonstrating his versatility across different forms of performance.

The Africa Monologue Challenge now presents another opportunity for the actor to demonstrate his range on a wider platform.

With Ghana represented among the final 12, supporters of the actor are being encouraged to vote for Lamptey as he seeks to emerge as the overall winner.

Voting is free, and Ghanaians have been urged to rally behind the actor and help him secure victory for Ghana.

Vote via the link below
https://www.africamonologue.com/vote