TFAAi Unveils Nominees Across Rivers, Abia, Oyo and Kano States
The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi), the state-based platform of The Future Awards Africa dedicated to recognising and celebrating excellence at the grassroots, is proud to announce the nominees for its inaugural state awards across Rivers, Abia, Oyo, and Kano States.
The nominees represent an outstanding group of young leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and changemakers whose work is making a measurable impact across entrepreneurship, technology, governance, education, social impact, the creative industry, community development, and other sectors. Through their ideas, leadership, and commitment to service, they are helping to build stronger communities while inspiring others to create meaningful change.
The inaugural TFAAi marks an important milestone in The Future Awards Africa’s commitment to taking the celebration of excellence closer to home. By recognising young people where their impact begins, TFAAi aims to amplify local stories of innovation, leadership, and service while creating opportunities for visibility, collaboration, and growth across Nigeria.
Speaking on this year’s nominees, Ayodeji Razaq, Executive Director of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), said, “This year’s nominees reflect the diversity and resilience of young Nigerians who are solving problems, creating opportunities, and driving transformation within their respective states. Their work embodies the vision of TFAAi to celebrate those whose contributions are shaping stronger communities and inspiring the next generation of changemakers. We are honoured to spotlight their stories, preserve their contributions as part of Africa’s collective memory, and excited for the mark they will leave on generations to come.”
The nominees for the 1st edition of The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi) are:
ABIA STATE
| CATEGORIES | NOMINEES |
|---|---|
| AGRIPRENEUR | Enyinnaya Deborah Chibuzor Sandra Providence Obasi Iruke Ruth Amarachi Uchenna (Wisdom) Umoke |
| CREATIVE EXCELLENCE | Klasikal Chinedu Okoro Kelex Ofoedu Stella Anicho Nuel Geoffrey Ugochukwu Nwinya |
| EMERGING LEADER (UNDER 25) | Thankgod Maduka Kalu Grace John Nkpa Paul Fruitful |
| ENTERTAINMENT | Emmanuel Uchechukwu Onyekwere Herbert Chimaobi Michael Saviour Akams Bu Afam Da Era |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Chiemela Anosike Juliet Adaeze Bentley Chukwuemeka George Uteh Queen-Elizabeth Ozioma Akaehielam |
| FASHION | Victoria Christian Abasifreke Udo Ekong Precious Christian Emmanuel Ukaegbu Success Dirichi |
| PUBLIC SERVICE | Elizabeth Chijioke Alozie Godswill Dr. Oluebube Chukwu Ugwumba Chika Ishionwu Chinedu Michael Nwosu |
| SOCIAL IMPACT | Samfrank Abarikwu Somtoo Obidike Markfred Akachukwu Alozie Godswill Obinna Nwagbara |
| TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION | Justina Nwokedi Chiemela Ebere Martins Okechukwu Elizabeth Chibuzor Chiemela Anosike |
| YOUTH ADVOCACY | Daberechi Ekejiuba Markfred Akachukwu Prince Elkanah Innocent Kalu Emmanuel Chris |
KANO STATE
| CATEGORIES | NOMINEES |
|---|---|
| ACTING | Amal Umar Aisha Najamu Muhammed Usman Shu’aibu Ahmed Abbas Garzali Miko |
| AGRICULTURE | Dr. Zainab Lawal Gwadabe Bintu Nakudu Aisha Rabiu Chef Halima Zawiya |
| ARTS | Hidaya Mahmud Muhammad Khaleed Aminu Nasiba Babale Zainab Shu’aibu Zakari Qalbsaleem Muhammad |
| COMMUNITY ACTION | Salamatu Sulaiman M. Nazirah Muhammad Abdulsalam Muhammad Abubakar Maryam Abbas Abdulkadir Hamza Aminu Fagge |
| EDUCATION | Ameerah Muhammad Ashir Innocent Waziri Khalifa Dankadai Sa’adat Aliyu Blessing Onyeneme |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Khairat Muhammad Ibrahim Aysha Umar Tofa Muhammad Atiku Kassim Nafiu Bala Rabiu Khalil Suleiman Halilu |
| GOVERNANCE | Yusuf Ibrahim Sharada Dahir M Hashim Ibrahim Adam Yusuf Oyoyo Hon. Abduljabbar Muhammad Umar |
| JOURNALISM | Ismail Auwal Umar Isah Dandago Abubakar Haruna galadanchi Lukman Abdulmalik |
| PUBLIC SERVICE | Maryam Lawan Gwadabe Ashraf Aminu Maisikeli Hafsat Adhama Baliqis Bala Zainab Nasir Ahmad |
| TECHNOLOGY | Khalifa Aminu Aisha Baffa Safiyya Muhammad Daba Muhsin Sani Zainab Abdulfatah |
OYO STATE
| CATEGORIES | NOMINEES |
|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE | Toyosi Olatoye Akinola Olaoluwaposi Esther Feyisetan Opeyemi Adebisi Israel Oyeyemi |
| ARTS | Eyitayo Alagbe Dunmade Ayegbayo Ademidun Ogundele Araireoluwa Oladire Timothy Olaniyi |
| CREATIVE EXCELLENCE | Ayo Adams Adeshina Zainab Julia Anthony Raji Ifedolapo Akinwale |
| EDUCATION | Omotoyosi Odufuye Opeyemi Oluwagbemiga Temidayo Adefioye Victoria Bamisaye Obafela Richard-Killa |
| FASHION | Timilehin Fagbemi Elizabeth Adebayo Akinkuolie Damilare Elijah Olivia Umeh Ayodeji Oludele |
| FILM | Kehinde Samuel Njoku Oladipo O’Fresh Oluwatomisin Alfred Soyode Olayinka Balogun |
| HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Kashif Bolarinwa Abolaji John Kalejaiye Noble Allen Ruth Oladele Chidinma Peace Okoro |
| LITERATURE | Oluwabukola Atanda Abdulrafiu Rasaq Malik Gbolahan Oladosu Michael Emerald Makinde Olubusayo Aderonke |
| PUBLIC SERVICE | Jesugbemi Olaniyan Yinka Wilson Olowokere Taiwo Deborah Olayinka Firdausy Tanko Oluwafemi Olatunbosun |
| TECHNOLOGY | Tope James Moses Funto Adesola Qudus Oyedeji Nathaniel Ike Ebunoluwa Arimoro |
RIVERS STATE
| CATEGORIES | NOMINEES |
|---|---|
| ARTS | Ibim Cookey Sophia Chioma Jackson Fubara Davies Ben Chibuzor Dike |
| COMMUNITY ACTION | Favour Abatang Ebenezar Wikina Hon. Victory George Adaolisa (Princess) Udekwe Obinna Anakwu |
| CONTENT CREATION | Destiny Orji Entertainment Esther Samuel Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu (Sabinus) Dr Daniella Ntuen Dlanor Jay |
| ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY | Chijioke Bright Njoku Christabel Ibinabo Altraide Ichella Dike Christian Edheba Jerry Efemena Bright Lemchi Linus |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Beauty Ajayi Nonso Iwuh Victor Ogoloma Amadi Harry Excellent |
| FASHION | Winns Couture Ruzzy Couture Chindinma Ibeh (Happy Stitches) Enahoro Okupa Johnson Johnson |
| LAW | Omodolapo Alu Timothy Clement Jimrex Uzoma Precious Umoroye Abi Smart Okpara |
| ON AIR PERSONALITY (OAP) | Iso Ijah Daphne Mbah Kelly Ikemenjima Lerabari Deeyor Landlady (Rajini Amakiri) |
| PROFESSIONAL SERVICE | Casper Okpara Ichella Dike Christian Ujong Okpa Fenibo Fubara Nwamaka Igboanusi |
| TECHNOLOGY | Chukwuebuka Ezirim Kingdom Gloria Ojukwu Kelvin Omereshone Eni Queen |
The Future Awards Africa Independent congratulates all nominees on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to celebrating their achievements during the inaugural TFAAi state awards. Their stories reflect the innovation, resilience, and leadership that continue to shape stronger communities across Nigeria, and we celebrate the impact they are making today while looking forward to the even greater milestones they will achieve in the future.