Étalon de Yennenga

Étalon de Yennenga (English:Stallion of Yennenga) is an award bestowed to distinguished individuals involved with the Burkinabe's silver screen, awarded by the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO), in recognition of the grand prize for the Best Film.

The story of Yennenga dates back to the beginning of the 12th century in the Mossi's Dagomba Kingdom.

[1] It is shared by Burkina Faso's most popular film makers, Idrissa Ouedraogo.

The first winner of this prize is the Oumarou Ganda in 1972 with his film Le Wazzou polygame.

The trophy of the Stallion Award was made by Burkinabe sculptor Ali Nikiméa.