2022 The Future Awards Africa Explained

2022 The Future Awards Africa
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The 17th The Future Awards Africa (also known as 2022 The Future Awards Africa) released its nominees on Sunday, 24 September 2023. The award is to be hosted by Tayo Faniran and Idia Aisien at Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.[1]

Background

On 25 September 2023, the organizers of the 17th TFAA's Awards announced Mai Atafo, Oyinkansola Fawehinmi, Latasha Ngwube, Olumide Makanjuola, Adim Isiakpona, Aisha Augie, Mark Okoye, Aisha Yesufu, Dr. Melvis Ndiloseh, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Tolulope Adedeji, Ayo Mairo-Ese, and Oluwasola Obagbemi, as members of its jury.[2]

Nominees

The following is a list of nominees:[3]

Young Person of the YearEducation
    • 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
    • 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 serviceLaw
    • 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
    • Bioku Benjamin — Legal Manager at Sahara
    • Chidi Odoemenam — Senior Associate at Rendeavour Nigeria
    • Damilola Wright — Lawyer
    • Toyin Aiyepola — Lawyer
EntrepreneurshipAgriculture
    • Nathan Nwachukwu — CEO of Klas
    • Lukman Shobowale — Real Estate Expert
    • Jumoke Dada — Founder & CEO of Taeillo
    • 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
    • Emmanuel Negedu — CEO of AgriLife youth
    • Joshua Ifezue — Founder of Jofez Agro
    • Joshua Okpata — Exxon Mobil Undergraduate Scholar
TechnologyPhotography
    • Weevil Company — Founders of Weevil Company
    • Victor Fatanmi — CEO of Fullgapco
    • David Onilude — Tech Enthusiast
    • Yanmo Omorogbe — Co-founder and COO of Bamboo
    • Goodness Kayode — CEO of Sendchamp
    • Shodipo Ayomide — Engineering and Developer Relations Leader
    • Iyinoluwa Deborah Raj
    • Chika Onuu — Photographer and Videographer
    • Opeyemi Femi-Oke — Photographer
    • Deji Oluokun - Photographer & Owner of That Fashion Gvy
    • Ngozieme — Photographer
    • Akindele Ibukun — Lead director for VISUALCHEF.HO
    • Bolarinwa Yusuf — Owner of HOL Academy
Advocacy and ActivismSport
    • Muhammad Kolo Muhammad — Play Metro
    • Odanye Kehinde — Youth Advocate
    • Osariemen Grace Omoruyi — Founder of Restorative Justice for Africa
    • Tobiloba Osogbiye — Public Affairs Officer
ON-Air PersonalityJournalism
    • Emmanuel Onwuka — Journalist
    • Ilowitdflo — TV Presenter
    • Karen Dimkpa — Queen of Pop Radio
    • Laila Johnson-Salami — Co-Anchor on Arise TV
    • Anita Akua Akuffo — Host and a Presenter
    • Adesola Balikis —Radio Presenter
    • Deborah Tolu Kayode — Communications Specialist
    • Akinlade Abiodun — Writer
    • Pelumi Salako — Freelance Journalist
    • Ore Ogunbiyi — Economist
IntrapreneurshipHealth and Wellness
    • Tutu Adetunmbi — Content Marketing Consultant
    • Solomon O. Ayodele — Head of Innovation at WEMA Bank
    • Ernesto O. Dibia — Medical Laboratory scientist
    • Victor Okpala — Spotify's A&L Partnerships Manager for West Africa
    • Precious Akpan — Businesswoman
    • Mmekidmfon Umanah — Business Executive
    • Princess Ifeoma Ike — Public Health Optometrist
    • Emmanuel Oni — Businessman
    • Victor Amusan — Health Tracker
FashionFilm
    • Uyiosa Omoregbe — Owner of NASO Clothing Brand
    • Rhoda Aguonigho — Fashion Consultant
    • Thebe Magugu — Fashion Designer
    • Veekee James — Fashion Designer
    • Gbemisola Okunlola — Founder of ALONUKO
    • Abula — 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
ActingContent Creation
    • Layi Wasabi — Content Creator
    • Fisayo Fosudo — Visual Storyteller
    • Korty EO — Filmmaker
    • Salem King — Content Creator
    • The Wisdom Man — Content Creator
    • Taaooma — Comedienne
    • Broda Shaggi — Comedian
MusicGovernance
Community ActionArts and Literature
    • GodsFavour Ahamisi — 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
    • Haneefah Abdulrahman — Writer
    • Michael Dubby — Entrepreneur
    • Morenike Olusanya — Book Cover Artist
DanceCreativity and Innovation
    • Izzy Odigie — Choreographer
    • Regina Eigbe — Choreographer
    • Sherrie Silver — Choreographer
    • Dream Catchers — Dance Group
    • Victoria Adesanmi — Interior Designer
    • Hauwa Lawal — Screenwriter
    • Babatunde Sanni - Member of Ikorodu Bois
    • Intissar Bashir Kurfi — Environmentalist
Service to the Young
    • Melody Fidel — Entrepreneur
    • Bosun Tijani — Minister of Communications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: From Hilda Baci to Asake, Here Are This Year's The Future Awards Africa Nominees . BellaNaija . 27 September 2023 . 25 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Judges . The Future Awards Africa . 27 September 2023 . 25 September 2023.
  3. Web site: FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023 . TheCable Lifestyle . 27 September 2023 . 26 September 2023.