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Here Are The Future Awards Africa Nominees For 2023

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September 25, 2023

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Actor Tayo Faniran and actress Idia Aisien came on stage together on Sunday, September 24, 2023, to announce the names of the nominees for the 17th edition of the Future Awards Africa.

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The theme for this year’s event is “Defying Odds, Inspiring Greatness“, which perfectly represents what the awards aim to celebrate.

The list of nominees is truly impressive. It showcases individuals who have achieved great success and overcome obstacles in their respective fields. Some well-known names on the list include Enioluwa Adeoluwa, who is a content creator, Hilda Baci, a chef with a Guinness World Record, Jumoke Dada, an acclaimed entrepreneur, Tobi Amusan, a track and field sensation from Nigeria, Asake, a singer-songwriter, Broda Shaggi, a popular comedian, Omonhinmin ‘Ilo’ Ilooise, a star from MTV’s VJ search, and many more.

The organizers have put together a list that truly represents the spirit of defying norms and making a lasting impact on youth culture throughout Africa.

In total, there were 128 individuals nominated across 25 different categories, and their selection process involved three rigorous judging stages.

See the complete list of nominees below:

Young Person of the Year

Hilda Baci — Guinness World Record Holder
Oluwaseyi Moejoh — Climate Change and Youth Development Activist
Victor Osimhen — Professional Footballer
Rena Wakama — Coach of D’Tigress
Precious Eniayeka — Founder at Stellar Initiative
Enioluwa Adeoluwa — Content Creator

Education

Aliu Toluwani Victor — CEO of Royal foundation Africa
Sultan Akintunde — CO founder and CTO AltSchool Africa
Demilade Adelaja — SDG Youth Advocate
Adaora Nwodo — Tech Content Creator
Uchechi Rochas — Director General of Rochas Foundation

Professional service

Oghenerukevwe Toka — Social Media Manager, Consultant, and Coach
Phoebe Dami-Asolo — Marketing and Commercial Professional
Olubukayo Ewuoso — Digital Marketing Officer
Muhumuza Brian — Intercontinental Publicist
Fatima Jimanate Umar — Development Group Impact Analyst

Law

Bioku Benjamin — Legal Manager at Sahara
Chidi Odoemenam — Senior Associate at Rendeavour Nigeria
Damilola Wright — Lawyer
Toyin Aiyepola — Lawyer

Entrepreneurship

Nathan Nwachukwu — CEO of Klas
Lukman Shobowale — Real Estate Expert
Jumoke Dada — Award-winning Entrepreneur
Victor Ehindero — A Visionary Tech entrepreneur
Miracle Nwachukwu — Interior Designer
Victor Adegbile — CEO at Land Republic Limited
Bella Victor — Chairman of Lander Estate
Bright Sekoni — CEO of Audacia Properties
Sandra Chukwudozie — Founder & CEO – Salpha Energy
Noah Ibrahim — Co-Founder – Eatnow.ng

Agriculture

Emmanuel Negedu — CEO of AgriLife youth
Joshua Ifezue — Founder of Jofez Agro
Joshua Okpata — Exxon Mobil Undergraduate Scholar

Technology

Weevil Company — Hansel Okeke and Germaine Okeke, Founders of Weevil Company
Victor Fatanmi — CEO of Fullgapco
David Onilude — Tech Enthusiast
Yanmo Omoregbe — Co-founder and COO of Bamboo
Goodness Kayode — CEO of Sendchamp
Shodipo Ayomide — Engineering and Developer Relations Leader
Iyinoluwa Deborah Raj

Photography

Chika Onuu — Photographer and Videographer
Opeyemi Femi Oke — Photographer
Deji Oluokun
Ngozieme — Photographer
Akindele Ibukun — Lead director for VISUALCHEF.HO
Bolarinwa (Horlaof Lagos) — Owner of HOL Academy

Advocacy and Activism

Muhammad Kolo Muhammad — Play Metro
Odanye Kehinde — Youth Advocate
Osariemen Grace Omoruyi — Founder of Restorative Justice for Africa
Tobiloba Osogbiye — Public Affairs Officer

Sport

Victor Osimhen — Footballer
Tobi Amusan — Nigerian track and Field Athlete
Asisat Oshoala — Footballer
Michelle Alozie — Footballer
Mary Busayo Olatunji — Squash Player
Ese Brume — Athlete

ON-Air Personality

Emmanuel Onwuka — Journalist
Ilowitdflo — TV Presenter
Karen Dimkpa — Queen of Pop Radio
Laila Johnson Salami — Co-Anchor on Arise TV
Anita Akuffo — Host and a Presenter
Adesola Balikis —Radio Presenter

Journalism

Deborah Tolu Kayode — Communications Specialist
Akinlade Abiodun — Writer
Pelumi Salako — Freelance Journalist
Ore Ogunbiyi — Economist

Intrapreneurship

Tutu Adetunmbi — Content Marketing Consultant
Solomon O. Ayodele — Head of Innovation at WEMA Bank
Ernesto O. Dibia — Medical Laboratory scientist
Victor Okpala — Manager of Spotify
Precious Akpan — Businesswoman

Health and Wellness

Mmekidmfon Umanah — Business Executive
Dr. Princess Ike — Public Health Optometrist
Emmanuel Oni — Businessman
Victor Amusan — Health Tracker

Fashion

Uyiosa Omoregbe — Owner of NASO Clothing Brand
Rhoda Aguonigho — Fashion Consultant
Thebetsile Thebe Magugu — Fashion Designer
Veekee James — Fashion Designer
Gbemisola Okunlola — Founder of ALONUKO

Film

Abdulazeez Greene — Cinematographer
TG Omori — Music Video Director
Ovi Odiete — Nollywood Actor
Nora Awolowo — Producer, Cinematographer, and Filmmaker
Steven Ndukwu — Travel and Real Estate Content Curator
Ife Olujuyigbe — Filmmaker
Niyi Fagbemi — Filmmaker
Ifan Michael — Filmmaker

Acting

Mike Afolarin — Actor
Rahama Sadau — Actress
Moshood Fattah — Actor
Emeka Nwagbaraocha — Actor
Ama Qamata — Actress
Olumide Oworu — Actor
Tobi Bakre — Actor
Genovevah Umeh — Actress
Scarlet Gomez — Actress

Content Creation

Layi Wasabi — Content Creator
Fisayo Fosudo — Visual Storyteller
Eniola Korty Olanrewaju — Filmmaker
Salem King — Content Creator
The Wisdom Man — Content Creator
Maryam Apaokagi — Comedienne
Samuel. A Perry ( Broda Shaggi) — Comedian

Music

Ayra Starr — Singer
Asake — Artist
Libianca — Cameroonian Singer
Aya Nakamura — French Singer
Tay C — French Singer and Songwriter

Governance

Hakeem Onasanya — Head of Startups
Igunbor Sarah — Senior Assistant to Edo State Governor
Mustapha Isa Ozo — Managing Director of A Public Relations and Digital Communication Company
Seun Olufemi White — Lawyer
Rukayatt Shittu — Journalist
Khalil — Halilu

Community Action

GodsFavour Ahimisi — Game Changer in Community Action
Ndasadu lau Idris Bilyaminu — Founder of YapDfAfrica
Chioma Ukpabi — Founder of SUWK
Salawu Azeez — Climate Activist
Iresalewa Muhammed Bello — Founder of Nimah Andreh

Arts and Literature

Haneefah Abdulraman — Writer
Michael Dubby — Entrepreneur
Morenike Olusanya — Book Cover Artist

Dance

Izzy Odigie — Choreographer
Regina Eigbe — Choreographer
Sherrie Silver — Philanthropist
Dream Catchers — Dance Group

Creativity and Innovation

Victoria Adesanmi — Interior Designer
Hauwa Lawal — Screenwriter
Babatunde Sanni of Ikorodu Bois
Intissar Bashir Kurfi — Environmentalist

Service to the Young

Melody Fidel — Entrepreneur
Bosun Tijani — Minister of Communications

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Ruby Akubueze is well-known for portraying Oby in the 2023 Netflix film, Ijogbon.

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“Like we were always running, it was challenging but it was the most fun I had,” she said.

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She said,

“As my second daughter @angelicatooni graduates today from @columbia I give God all the honour and glory. I am grateful for his love, grace, mercy and favour. Angelica’s grades gave her a full scholarship in an Ivy league college. Yes! Today I have the right to brag. My last baby is done (for now 😜😜).”

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Many people filled the comment section with congratulations, and lots of people chiming in about how much Angelica looks just like her mom.

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Ä dumbfounded commenter said, “This is your twinnnnnnnnn, Coach!!! Wow,” and yet another said, “Congratulations to you dear @stelladamasus this one is your twin wow . The resemblance is exact. Congratulations dear sis . She will go on to do amazing things in this world. Welldone . Good job sis.”

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“Please don’t use a fan page created in my name to bully or curse anyone let people bully curse and abuse me as long as they wish or want. The Lord is my strength and will always be my strength please.”

Thank you🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/VXaCJxTpXO

— TOYIN ABRAHAM AJEYEMI (@toyin_abraham1) May 14, 2024

Her decision to share the post resonated with her audience. Many of her followers and supporters expressed their approval in the comments section.

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“Omo, people Dey do a lot this days… I understand sometimes that we have to reply them or interact with them, because only gods knows what you did wrong that they always find fault in what you do. God be with you Mum Ire.”

“You expect Someone like me to folds hands…?? Be like you don forget where I de follow U from, you have forgotten days of humble beginning abi? Make person soil ur name, make I fold? TOYIN, AYA AJEYEMI bami soro na,” another fan said in her defense.

“We no go hear, any slander or insult to you or your personality will be met with equal and proportionate response,” said another defensive fan. “No matter how good you are to people, they will still get back at you with ill and defame words.”

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