Layi Wasabi, Genoveva Umeh, Young Jonn, BNXN and Tunde Onakoya have been announced as nominees for the 18th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA).
The organisers, on Monday, released the nominees’ list covering 23 categories, including education, law, professional service, entrepreneurship, agriculture, technology, photography, acting, and music.
This year’s ceremony, themed ‘Celebrating the Great and Daring,’ will honour the extraordinary achievements of young Africans who are fearlessly breaking boundaries and reshaping the continent’s future.
Ayodeji Razaq, TFAA executive director, said this year’s nominees’ “audacious vision and groundbreaking accomplishments have earned them a rightful place among the ‘Great and Daring’.
“We are honoured to celebrate their contributions and look forward to the transformative work they will continue to do,” he added.
See the full list below:
Education
- Odunayo Aliu
- Kudakwashe Foya
- Obasanjo Fajemirokun
- Jennifer Jonathan
- Aramide Kayode
Journalism
- Adesuwa Giwa Osagie
- Zainab Bala
- Blessings Mosugu
- Eniola Olatunji
- Abubakar Ibrahim Olaye
Content Creation
- Isaac Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi)
- Winifred Nwania (Zeelicious)
- Joseph Onaolapo (Jay On Air)
- Nonye Udeogu (This Thing Called Fashion)
- Folagade Banks (Mama Deola)
Creativity and Innovation
- Shamsuddeen Jibril
- Zonna (Zo Culture)
- Anita Ashiru
- Salvation Uzoma (Ke0la)
- Ibukunoluwa Ajagbe (IBQuake)
Health and Fitness
- Olabintan Odunola
- Yewande Benn
- Kiki Diorgu
- Olusina Ajidahun
- Amanda Ihemebiri
Community Action
- Chioma Ukpabi
- Damilola Uzoma-Udoma
- Doreen Omosele
- Stanley Anigbogu
- Ridwan AbdulRazaq
Arts and Literature
- Mayowa Alabi (ShutaBug)
- Samson Bakare
- Sylvestre Nsengimana
- Ahmed Alsagheer
- Damilare Kuku
Photography
- Omoboyejo Oyewusi (ItsBoye)
- Onuchukwu Timothy (MyDadsBoss)
- Chika Onuu
- Enoshowo Eworo (Captured by Adesuwa)
- Ifeoluwa Babalola (SnappCode)
Activism and Advocacy
- Fauzuddeen Mahmud
- Amrah Aliyu
- Jude McKelvin Oseh
- Tolulope Theresa Gbenro
- Mukthar Halilu Modibbo
Fashion
- Ikechukwu Urum (Founder Jabari Model Management)
- Phupho Gumede K
- Muftau Femi Ajose (Founder Cute Saint)
- Amy Aghomi
- Olayinka Ashogbon (Founder AshLuxe)
Law
- Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa
- Anita Osarieme
- Victoria Oloni
- Ayooluwa Oderinde
- Bernice Asein
Film
- Akinkunle Michael Akinrogunde (AMA Psalmist)
- Praise Onyeagwalam (Director Pink)
- Tola Okodugha
- Fadamana Okwong
- Feyifunmi Oginni
Professional Service
- Hammed Kayode Alabi
- Mark-Anthony Ezeoha
- Felix Ohaeri
- Stanley Nweke-Eze
- Aboyowa Ikpobe
Entrepreneuship
- Promise Ovai Kenneth-Odum (CEO Rukkies Decor)
- Oluwole Fapohunda (CEO Seven30 Real Estate Ltd)
- Bayo Lawal (Co-Founder Dukiya Investment)
- Miracle Onuoha (CEO The Fluiide Company Ltd)
- Williams Fatayo (CEO MovebytruQ)
Technology
- Tobi Ololade (Founder Dojah)
- Itunu Olufemi (Founder Brainary Technology Education)
- Johnson Jaiyeola (CEO Helgg Scooters LTD)
- Femi Aluko (CEO & Co-Founder Chowdeck Logistics)
- Kelvin Umechukwu (CEO & Co-Founder Bumpa)
Intrapreneurship
- Victor Okpala
- Hakeem Akiode
- Debbie Larry-Izamoje
- Mary Edoro
- Salman Dantata
On Air Personality
- Seyebomi Ogunsanya (Sheye Banks)
- Ope Keshinro (SwitOpe)
- Ita Nsikan-Abasi Asuquo (Grandprince Ita)
- Emmanuella Isioma Odiatu
- Osato Edokpayi (Osato EDK)
Agriculture
- Etimbuk Imuk
- Esohe Ekunwe
- Azeez Salawu
- Nyifamu Manzo
Governance
- Muhammad Sani Kassim
- Abdulhaleem Ringim
- Damilola Yusuf Adelodun
- Naufal Ahmad
- Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade
Music
- Chimamanda Chukwuma Pearl (Qing Madi)
- Ayobami Alli-Hakeem (AnEndlessOcean)
- Daniel Etiese Benson (BNXN)
- Michael Adebayo Olayinka (Ruger)
- John Saviours Udomboso (Young John)
Sport
- Victor Boniface
- Ademola Lookman
- Sukurat Aiyelagbegan
- Amy Okonkwo
- Elizabeth Oshoba
Acting
Jide Oyegbile (J-Blaze)
Genoveva Umeh
Uche Montana
Mike Afolarin
Kayode Ojuolape
