Rema, Damilola Odufuwa, Jide-Kene Achufusi, Chioma Nwosu, Sam Adeyemi, Seun Fakorede, others emerge winners at The Future Awards Africa 2020
The Future Awards Africa on Saturday, 28 November 2020 held its first-ever TV and digital edition (inspired after the Covid-19 pandemic), to celebrate the transformative power of youth on its 15th edition. The show which aired on Africa Magic, Pop Central and MTV Base, featured guest appearances from Singer-Songwriter Chike; renowned movie actress Funke Akindele; beauty entrepreneur Tara Fela-Durotoye; Channel Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu and more.
In celebrating young leaders driving the culture, leading the conversation, dictating trends, upsetting old orders and creating new possibilities, 20 winners emerged in their respective categories.
| AWARD CATEGORY | WINNER | AGE |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting | Jide-Kene Achufusi | 28 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts | Kingsley Ayogu | 26 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Content creation | Debo ‘Mr Macaroni’ Adedayo | 27 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Entrepreneurship | Akomolafe Henrich Bankole | 27 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Film | Dafe Oboro | 26 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Leading conversations | Damilola Odufuwa | 30 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Music | Divine ‘Rema’ Ikubor | 21 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Health and wellness | Chioma Nwosu | 26 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Disruption | Adegoke Olubusi, Tito Ovia, Dimeji Sofowora | 27, 27, 28 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Lawyers | Georgette Monnou | 27 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Governance | Seun Fakorede | 28 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Intrapreneurship | Lehle Balde | 28 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Beauty | Doyinsola Afolabi | 26 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Journalism | Aisha Salaudeen | 26 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Literature | Toluwalase ‘Logan February’ Akinwale | 21 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Fashion | Daniel Obasi | 25 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Activism | Hassana Maina | 22 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Community action | Derick Omari (Ghana) | 24 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Person of the Year | Ogutu Okudo (Kenya) | 28 |
| The Future Awards Africa Prize for Service to Young People | Dr. Sam Adeyemi | 53 |
Read full profiles here: Class of 2020 Winners
The event will also raise awareness and funds for NGOs working to end sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria.
The Future Festival 2020 is brought to you by RED | For Africa, in partnership with Y! Africa.
Media partners are Africa Magic, MTV Base, Pop Central, YNaija.com, Cool FM, Nigeria Info, Clout Africa and BellaNaija.com