Exploring this year's theme, "Rites & Rituals," the winning entries have enriched Wikimedia Commons with authentic, high-quality representations of our sacred ceremonies, traditional practices, and cultural heritage.
Congratulations to the top entries for bridging the visual knowledge gap on Wikipedia and ensuring Africa’s diverse traditions are visually documented.
View the winning media here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2026_in_Nigeria/Winners