The nominees for the 18th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) have been announced, featuring an impressive lineup of trailblazers, including the likes of Layi Wasabi, Ademola Lookman, Young Jonn, BNXN, and Tunde Onakoya.
The nominees were revealed on Monday, September 23, showcasing talent across 23 diverse categories, ranging from education and law to music and technology.
This year’s ceremony, themed “Celebrating the Great and Daring,” aims to honour the remarkable achievements of young Africans who are boldly breaking boundaries and shaping the continent’s future.
TFAA Executive Director Ayodeji Razaq emphasized the importance of this year’s nominees, stating, “Their audacious vision and groundbreaking accomplishments have earned them a rightful place among the ‘Great and Daring.’
We are honored to celebrate their contributions and look forward to the transformative work they will continue to do.”
Full List of Nominees
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
Entrepreneurship
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
Genoveva Umeh
Uche Montana
Mike Afolarin
Kayode Ojuolape
Jide Oyegbile (J-Blaze)
As anticipation builds for the awards ceremony, which promises to spotlight the brilliance and daring spirit of Africa’s youth, the entire continent looks forward to celebrating the achievements that are paving the way for a brighter future.
