February 06, (THEWILL) – The organisers of the Future Africa Awards have announced its 2022 nominees for the various categories.
Themed ‘Celebrating Challengers and Builders’, this edition is celebrating trailblazers that have chosen to defy the status quo and redefine the norm in their various fields within the past year.
The Future Awards Africa (previously known as The Future Awards), are a set of awards given by The Future Project, a social enterprise communications firm affiliated to Red Africa.
The awards are intended to celebrate young people between the ages of 18 and 31, who have made outstanding achievements in the year under consideration.
Forbes described the awards as “Nigeria’s most important awards for outstanding young Nigerians.”
Commenting on the nominations, Bukonla Adebakin, the 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
Dr Chinonso ‘Aproko Dr’ Egemba (31)
Dr Chioma ‘Dr Zobo’ Nwakanma (31)
Princess Ifeoma Ike (30)
Dr Cassandra Akinde (30)
Dr 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)
Dr 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 Elumelu
Aisha Yesufu
Dr. Akintoye Akindele
Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
Atedo Peterside
Olowogboyega A. Olayemi
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