The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced its nominees for the 2023 edition of the awards. The TFAA, which celebrates individuals who are making significant contributions to society, features nominees in various categories, totaling 128 individuals. The theme for this year’s awards is “Defying Odds, Inspiring Greatness.”
Nigerians like Asake, Tobi Amusan, and Victor Osimhen are among those nominated for the 2023 edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA).
The nominees for The Future Awards Africa were announced on Sunday by Tayo Faniran and Idia Aisien.
This year’s award nominees span 25 categories, totaling 128 individuals, who have undergone three rigorous judging stages.
Other notable names on the list are Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Broda Shaggi, Hilda Baci, TG Omori, Olumide Oworu, Layi Wasabi, Ayra Starr, and Bosun Tijani.
See the full list of nominations below
- Young Person of the Year
- Hilda Baci (Guinness World Record Holder)
- Victor Osimhen (Professional Footballer)
- Oluwaseyi Moejoh (Climate Change and Youth Development Activist)
- 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)
- Toyin Aiyepola (Lawyer)
5. Entrepreneurship
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- 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)
6. Agriculture
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- Emmanuel Negedu (CEO of AgriLife youth)
- Joshua Ifezue (Founder of Jofez Agro)
- Joshua Okpata (Exxon Mobil Undergraduate Scholar)
7. Technology
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- 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. Journalism
- Deborah Tolu Kayode — Communications Specialist
- Akinlade Abiodun — Writer
- Pelumi Salako — Freelance Journalist
- Ore Ogunbiyi — Economist
13. 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
14. Health and Wellness
- Mmekidmfon Umanah — Business Executive
- Dr Princess Ike — Public Health Optometrist
- Emmanuel Oni — Businessman
- Victor Amusan — Health Tracker
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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