The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the continent’s most prestigious awards platform dedicated to celebrating young African excellence, is proud to announce the nominees of the much-anticipated 18th edition. This year’s ceremony, themed “Celebrating the Great and Daring,” will continue its legacy of honouring the extraordinary achievements of young Africans who are fearlessly breaking boundaries and reshaping the continent’s future.

From pioneering entrepreneurs to ground breaking creatives, the nominees for this year’s event represent a cross-section of the continent’s brightest minds and boldest talents who are rewriting what it means to be young and African in today’s world. The nominees’ list spans 23 categories, including education, law, professional service, entrepreneurship, agriculture, technology, photography, acting, and music.

Speaking on this year’s nominees, Ayodeji Razaq, Executive Director of The Future Awards Africa, said, “It is with profound pride that we unveil this year’s nominees, a group that exemplifies the best of our continent. Their audacious vision and ground breaking 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.”

Notable nominees include Isaac Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi), Tunde Onakoya, Yinka Ashogbon, Chimamanda Chukwuma Pearl (QING MADI), Daniel Etiese Benson (BNXN FKA Buju), Femi Aluko, Genoveva Umeh, Seyebomi Ogunsanya (Sheye Banks), Uche Montana, Mike Afolarin, and Damilare Kuku.

Ladipoe, Mbryo, and Andre Vibez of Mavin will announce the nominees for the 18th edition on Pop Central, DStv CH 189, on Sunday, 22 September 2024, by 3 pm WAT. The nominees for the highly coveted Young Person of the Year category will be revealed the following week on Saturday, 28 September 2024, on The Future Project YouTube Channel.

Here are the nominees for the 18th edition of The Future Awards Africa:

EDUCATION

1. Odunayo Aliu
2. Kudakwashe Foya
3. Obasanjo Fajemirokun
4. Jennifer Jonathan
5. Aramide Kayode

JOURNALISM

1. Adesuwa Giwa Osagie
2. Zainab Bala
3. Blessings Mosugu
4. Eniola Olatunji
5. Abubakar Ibrahim Olaye

CONTENT CREATION (Endowed by INFINIX MOBILITY)

1. Isaac Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi)
2. Winifred Nwania (Zeelicious)
3. Joseph Onaolapo (Jay On Air)
4. Nonye Udeogu (This Thing Called Fashion)
5. Folagade Banks (Mama Deola)

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

1. Shamsuddeen Jibril
2. Zonna (Zo Culture)
3. Anita Ashiru
4. Salvation Uzoma (Ke0la)
5. Ibukunoluwa Ajagbe (IBQuake)

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

1. Olabintan Odunola
2. Yewande Benn
3. Dr. Kiki Diorgu
4. Dr. Olusina Ajidahun
5. Amanda Ihemebiri

COMMUNITY ACTION

1. Chioma Ukpabi
2. Damilola Uzoma-Udoma
3. Doreen Omosele
4. Stanley Anigbogu
5. Ridwan AbdulRazaq

ARTS AND LITERATURE

1. Mayowa Alabi (ShutaBug)
2. Samson Bakare
3. Sylvestre Nsengimana
4. Ahmed Alsagheer
5. Damilare Kuku

PHOTOGRAPHY

1. Omoboyejo Oyewusi (ItsBoye)
2. Onuchukwu Timothy (MyDadsBoss)
3. Chika Onuu
4. Enoshowo Eworo (Captured by Adesuwa)
5. Ifeoluwa Babalola (SnappCode)

ACTIVISM AND ADVOCACY

1. Fauzuddeen Mahmud
2. Amrah Aliyu
3. Jude McKelvin Oseh
4. Tolulope Theresa Gbenro
5. Mukthar Halilu Modibbo

FASHION

1. Ikechukwu Urum (Founder Jabari Model Management)
2. Phupho Gumede K
3. Muftau Femi Ajose (Founder Cute Saint)
4. Amy Aghomi
5. Olayinka Ashogbon (Founder AshLuxe)

LAW

1. Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa
2. Anita Osarieme
3. Victoria Oloni
4. Ayooluwa Oderinde
5. Bernice Asein

FILM

1. Akinkunle Michael Akinrogunde (AMA Psalmist)
2. Praise Onyeagwalam (Director Pink)
3. Tola Okodugha
4. Fadamana Okwong
5. Feyifunmi Oginni

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

1. Hammed Kayode Alabi
2. Mark-Anthony Ezeoha
3. Felix Ohaeri
4. Stanley Nweke-Eze
5. Aboyowa Ikpobe

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1. Promise Ovai Kenneth-Odum (CEO Rukkies Decor)
2. Oluwole Fapohunda (CEO Seven30 Real Estate Ltd)
3. Bayo Lawal (Co-Founder Dukiya Investment)
4. Miracle Onuoha (CEO The Fluiide Company Ltd)
5. Williams Fatayo (CEO MovebytruQ)

TECHNOLOGY

1. Tobi Ololade (Founder Dojah)
2. Itunu Olufemi (Founder Brainary Technology Education)
3. Johnson Jaiyeola (CEO Helgg Scooters LTD)
4. Femi Aluko (CEO & Co-Founder Chowdeck Logistics)
5. Kelvin Umechukwu (CEO & Co-Founder Bumpa)

INTRAPRENEURSHIP (Endowed By Vesti)

1. Victor Okpala
2. Hakeem Akiode
3. Debbie Larry-Izamoje
4. Mary Edoro
5. Salman Dantata

ON AIR PERSONALITY

1. Seyebomi Ogunsanya (Sheye Banks)
2. Ope Keshinro (SwitOpe)
3. Ita Nsikan-Abasi Asuquo (Grandprince Ita)
4. Emmanuella Isioma Odiatu
5. Osato Edokpayi (Osato EDK)

AGRICULTURE

1. Etimbuk Imuk
2. Esohe Ekunwe
3. Azeez Salawu
4. Nyifamu Manzo

GOVERNANCE

1. Muhammad Sani Kassim
2. Abdulhaleem Ringim
3. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun
4. Naufal Ahmad
5. Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade

MUSIC (Endowed by Mavin Records)

1. Chimamanda Chukwuma Pearl (Qing Madi)
2. Ayobami Alli-Hakeem (AnEndlessOcean)
3. Daniel Etiese Benson (BNXN)
4. Michael Adebayo Olayinka (Ruger)
5. John Saviours Udomboso (Young John)

SPORT

1. Victor Boniface
2. Ademola Lookman
3. Sukurat Aiyelagbegan
4. Amy Okonkwo
5. Elizabeth Oshoba

ACTING

1. Genoveva Umeh
2. Uche Montana
3. Mike Afolarin
4. Kayode Ojuolape
5. Jide Oyegbile (J-Blaze)

The awards will be judged by an extraordinary panel of leaders and visionaries who have left indelible marks on their industries, ensuring that the selection process is as inspiring as the nominees. The 2024 edition promises to be an exhilarating journey through the stories of innovators, disruptors, and visionaries who embody the daring spirit that defines Africa’s next generation of leaders. Get ready for a night that promises to be a celebration of the great and daring—because the future is now, and it’s African.

The 18th edition of TFAA is proudly supported by Vesti, Infinix Mobile, Dukiya Investment, Nigeria Breweries, and Knorr. For press enquiries or further details, please contact: [email protected].