Asake, Tobi Amusan, and Victor Osimhen are among those nominated for the 2023 edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA).
The popular award celebrates a new class of innovators, philanthropists, activists, technocrats and creators promoting the shared mission of changing the African narrative.
The 17th edition of the annual event is themed ‘Defying Odds, Inspiring Greatness’.
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
Oluwaseyi Moejoh — Climate Change and Youth Development Activist
Victor Osimhen — Professional Footballer
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
Entrepreneurship
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
Agriculture
Emmanuel Negedu — CEO of AgriLife youth
Joshua Ifezue — Founder of Jofez Agro
Joshua Okpata — Exxon Mobil Undergraduate Scholar
Technology
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
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
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
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
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
Journalism
Deborah Tolu Kayode — Communications Specialist
Akinlade Abiodun — Writer
Pelumi Salako — Freelance Journalist
Ore Ogunbiyi — Economist
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
Health and Wellness
Mmekidmfon Umanah — Business Executive
Dr Princess Ike — Public Health Optometrist
Emmanuel Oni — Businessman
Victor Amusan — Health Tracker
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
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
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
