Sabinus, Tems, CKay, and Buju are some of the Nigerian entertainers nominated for this year’s The Future Awards Africa (TFAA).
The Future Project, the organisers of the annual award, announced its 2022 nominees on Sunday.
Themed ‘Celebrating Challengers and Builders’, this edition is to acknowledge “trailblazers that have chosen to defy the status quo and redefine the norm in their various fields” within the past year.
Making this year’s nominees list in the music category are Tems, Buju, Ayra Starr, Joeboy, and CKay.
On the content creation side are Zicsaloma, Tayo Aina, Jenni Frank, Taaooma, Mr Funny (Sabinus), and Kie-Kie.
Teniola Aladese, Maryam Yahaya, Nengi Adoki, Temi Ami, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Abayomi Alvin, and Bimbo Ademoye were nominated in the acting category for the award.
Commenting on the nominations, Bukonla Adebakin, senior advisor of The Future Project, stated the importance of celebrating individuals who have made immense contributions towards developing the continent.
“It is expedient that we celebrate young African leaders who have worked tirelessly to advance the continent through contributions made in their various fields,” she said.
“We owe most of Africa’s progress to these young people who are moving the needle and shaping narratives.
“We are delighted to honour not just them but the amazing work they have done. They have proved that they’re not just the leaders of tomorrow but the legends of today.”
This edition of TFAA is billed to hold on February 20, 2022, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.
See the full list below.
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR CONTENT CREATION
- Isaac ‘Zicsaloma’ Aloma (30)
- Tayo Aina (29)
- Onyekwelu ‘Jenni Frank’ Jennifer Ebere (27)
- Apaokagi ‘Taaooma’ Maryam (22)
- Emmanuel ‘Mr Funny’ Ejekwu (26)
- Bukunmi ‘Kie-kie’ Adeaga-Ilori (31)
- Tobi ‘Street Church’ Oreoluwa (31)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ADVOCACY & ACTIVISM
- Solomon Ayodele (29)
- Wilson Atumeyi (29)
- Rinu Oduala (23)
- Kemi Olawoye/Adeloye Olanrewaju (27/30)
- Fatima Tafoki (24)
- Naima Idris Usman (27)
- Shedrack Danladi (29)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
- Vera David-Emesiobum (31)
- Tunde Onakoya (27)
- Blessing Ingyape (31)
- Saratu Ishaya Abdullahi (27)
- Aliyu Umar Sadiq (24)
- Amin Ameen (29)
- Ibrahim ‘Flag boy’ Adebanjo Akinwunmi (25)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR MUSIC
- Joseph ‘Joeboy’ Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus (24)
- Adedamola ‘Fireboy’ Ade Folahan (26)
- Oyinkansola ‘Ayra Starr’ Aderibigbe (19)
- Chukwuka ‘Ckay’ Ekweani (26)
- Stanley ‘Omah Lay’ Didia (24)
- Daniel ‘Buju’ Benson (24)
- Temilade ‘Tems’ Openiyi (26)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
- Adeyemi Adetunji (31)
- Daphne Akatugba (31)
- David Oyawoye (30)
- Khalil Nur Khalil (28)
- Ifeadi Anigbobu (30)
- Abiodun Animashaun (30)
- Blossom Egbude (28)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ACTING
- Teniola Aladese (28)
- Maryam Yahhaya (24)
- Nengi Adoki (31)
- Temi Ami (30)
- Emeka Nwagbaraocha (28)
- Abayomi Alvin (27)
- Bimbo Ademoye (30)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR JOURNALISM
- S.I Ohumu (25)
- Abdulbaki Aliyu Jari (30)
- Laila Johnson-Salami (24)
- Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi (28)
- Yvonne Okhaifoh (28)
- Chisom Peter Job (22)
- Agbaje Ayomide (22)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR LAWYERS
- Oyinkansola Fawehinmi Foza (25)
- Mobolaji Oriola (27)
- Damilola Wright (29)
- Iredumare Opeyemi (29)
- Oluwaseun Ayansola (29)
- Monisola Tayo-Oyetibo (29)
- Kelechi Ibe (28)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR FILM
- Michael Omonua (32)
- Akay Mason (28)
- Kayode Kasum (30)
- Dada ‘Oluwadabest’ Temitope (29)
- Victor Edem (25)
- Nora Awolowo (22)
- Abdul Tijani ‘Abdul TJ” Ahmed (27)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Omoye Abulimen (28)
- Olatunji Adenike Rukayat (28)
- Lade Lois Olaiya (27)
- Jerry Mallo (27)
- Jumoke Dada (27)
- Ore Rusewe (26)
- Joel Ogunsola (28)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR TECHNOLOGY
- Kennedy Ekezie (24)
- Abubaka Nur Khalil (21)
- Dare Adekoya (28)
- Yanmo Omoregbe (28)
- Timi Ajiboye (28)
- Hanu Fejiro (26)
- Eluan Ben (24)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ART AND LITERATURE
- Chigozie Obi (24)
- Mayowa ‘Shutabug’ Alabi (27)
- Niyi Okeowo (27)
- Renike Olusanya (27)
- Eloghosa Osunde
- Tj Benson (30)
- Arinze Ifeakandu (27)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- Chinonso ‘Aproko Dr’ Egemba (31)
- Chioma ‘Dr Zobo’ Nwakanma (31)
- Princess Ifeoma Ike (30)
- Cassandra Akinde (30)
- Opeyemi Adeyemi (29)
- Dinatu Emmanuel Ishaku (26)
- Odunola Olabintan (25)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
- Mufid Sulaiman Abubakar (29)
- Ikanna Okim (23)
- Asaka Ewerechukwu Favour (21)
- Goodness Adesewa (24)
- Uchechi Promise Echefu (29)
- Joseph Oloruntola Adeola (28)
- Uzoaku Odinachukwu Amadi (24)
- Joy Adesina (24)
- Elizabeth Ekeoseye (21)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR FASHION
- Weizdhurm Franklyn (30)
- King Davids (28)
- Temitayo Ilesanmi Nathan (28)
- Seun Olopade (28)
- Bolajo Fawehinmi (30)
- Mariam Afolabi (28)
- Davou Pwajok (24)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR
- Mohammed Salah (Egypt) 29
- Angeline Makore (Zimbabwe) 25
- Jerry Mallo (Nigeria) 27
- Andrea Inyama (Nigeria) 28
- Lelise Neme (Ethiopia) 29
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR SERVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE
- Femi Falana
- Tony Eleumelu
- Aisha Yesufu
- Akintoye Akindele
- Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
- Atedo Peterside
- Olowogboyega A. Olayemi
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