{
  "id": 8666334,
  "title": "Ghana’s William ‘Chembez’ Lamptey wins Africa Monologue Challenge Season 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/ghanas-william-chembez-lamptey-wins-africa-monologue-challenge-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T09:54:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ghanas-william-chembez-lamptey-wins-africa-monologue-challenge-season-3/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian actor William \"Chembez\" Lamptey has claimed victory in the Africa Monologue Challenge Season 3, securing a $1,000 grand prize and outshining competitors from Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire. The 3rd edition of the continental acting competition saw Lamptey's impressive performances throughout the challenge propel him to the top spot, ahead of Douglas Mwenda Nyaga of Kenya, who took the first runner-up position, and Sara Loba from Côte d'Ivoire, who placed second. Winning the competition not only brings Lamptey financial rewards but also offers him significant recognition on the continental stage. With this success, Ghana has secured the hosting rights for the upcoming Africa Monologue Challenge Season 4, marking a significant contribution to the competition's progress. For Lamptey, this win adds to his growing reputation as one of Ghana's rising stars in the world of acting.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian actor William “Chembez” Lamptey has emerged winner of the Africa Monologue Challenge Season 3, beating strong competition from across the continent to claim the $1,000 grand prize. Lamptey represented Ghana in the continental acting competition and impressed with his performances throughout the challenge, ultimately finishing ahead of contestants from Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire. He […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}