FULL LIST: Asake, Victor Osimhen, Hilda Baci shine at TFAA 2023

Asake, Victor Osimhen, Hilda Baci, Tobi Bakare, and Veekee James were among the winners at the 2023 edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA).

The ceremony, which was held on Sunday night, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, was themed “defying odds, inspiring greatness”.

The event was hosted by Vee Iye, the reality TV star, along with James Gardiner, TV personality and actor.

The Future Awards Africa celebrates young people between the ages of 18-31 who have made outstanding achievements in their respective fields.

Asake clinched the prize for music while Baci secured the young person category.

Bakare, on the other hand, won the prize for acting while Osimhen claimed the prize for sport.

Below is the full list of winners:

Young Person of the Year

• Hilda Baci — Guinness World Record Holder (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)

Professional service

• Oghenerukevwe Toka — Social Media Manager, Consultant, and Coach
• Phoebe Dami-Asolo — Marketing and Commercial Professional (WINNER)
• Olubukayo Ewuoso — Digital Marketing Officer
• Muhumuza Brian — Intercontinental Publicist
• Fatima Jimanate Umar — Development Group Impact Analyst

Law

• Bioku Benjamin — Legal Manager at Sahara (WINNER)
• Chidi Odoemenam — Senior Associate at Rendeavour Nigeria
• Damilola Wright — Lawyer
• Toyin Aiyepola — Lawyer

Enterpreneurship

• Nathan Nwachukwu — CEO of Klas
• Lukman Shobowale — Real Estate Expert (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)
• Deji Oluoku 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 (WINNER)
• Tobiloba Osogbiye — Public Affairs Officer

Sport

• Victor Osimhen — Footballer (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)
• 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 (WIMNER)
• 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 (WINNER)

Health and Wellness

• Mmekidmfon Umanah — Business Executive (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)

Music

• Ayra Starr — Singer
• Asake — Artiste (WINNER)
• Libianca — Cameroonian Singer
• Aya Nakamura — French Singer
• Tay C — French Singer and Songwriter

Governance

• Hakeem Onasanya — Head of Startups (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)
• 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 (WINNER)

Dance

• Izzy Odigie — Choreographer
• Regina Eigbe — Choreographer
• Sherrie Silver — Philanthropist
• Dream Catchers — Dance Group (WINNER)

Creativity and Innovation

• Victoria Adesanmi — Interior Designer
• Hauwa Lawal — Screenwriter (WINNER)
• Babatunde Sanni of Ikorodu Bois
• Intissar Bashir Kurfi — Environmentalist

Service to the Young

• Melody Fidel — Entrepreneur (WINNER)
• Bosun Tijani — Minister of Communications (WINNER)