Hamamat Montia dedicates Sacred Crown award to late Javits Frimpong

Ghana’s Shea Butter Ambassador, Hamamat Montia, dedicated her honorary award from the 2026 Sacred Crown Awards to 15-year-old Javits Frimpong during a ceremony on November 1, 2026. The teenage student was recently the victim of a fatal shooting in the Bronx, New York, an incident that occurred while he was on his way to school. Montia used her time on stage to shift the spotlight from her personal achievement to the memory of the young Ghanaian.

During her acceptance speech, Montia expressed her sincere gratitude to the organizers of the Sacred Crown Awards for the recognition of her work. However, she emphasized that the moment belonged to Frimpong, whose tragic passing has deeply affected many within the Ghanaian community. She explained that her decision to honor the late teenager was driven by a desire to acknowledge the loss of a young life and to stand in solidarity with his grieving family.

As a prominent entrepreneur and cultural advocate, Hamamat Montia has long been a vocal proponent of Ghanaian heritage, particularly through her international promotion of the shea butter industry. The honorary award serves as a testament to her influence in the creative and business sectors. By dedicating this accolade to Frimpong, she underscored the importance of community and the collective mourning that often follows such senseless acts of violence against members of the diaspora.

The gesture at the awards ceremony highlights the ongoing connection between Ghanaian public figures and the experiences of Ghanaians living abroad. While the Sacred Crown Awards are designed to celebrate excellence and leadership, the dedication provided a somber moment of reflection for those in attendance. The event concluded with a focus on the impact of Frimpong’s life and the tragic circumstances of his death, serving as a reminder of the vulnerabilities facing the youth in urban centers worldwide.