Lagos, Nigeria | NOW THEN DIGITAL — The nominees for the 2023 edition of The Future Awards Africa have been revealed. Notable musicians such as Nigeria’s Ayra Starr, Asake, Cameroonian artist Libianca, and French singers Aya Nakamura and Tayc are shortlisted for the music prize. TG Omori, a renowned music video director in the Afrobeats scene, recognized for collaborations with artists like Asake and Davido, is a nominee in the film category.
The Future Awards Africa, presented by social enterprise The Future Project, aims to honor exceptional individuals aged 18 to 31 across various fields. These awards recognize those who challenge norms and have made a significant impact in the past year.
Under the theme “Defying Odds, Inspiring Greatness,” this year’s awards will encompass 25 categories, spanning dance, sport, film, entrepreneurship, and tech. Nominees must have demonstrated substantial and well-documented impact either in Nigeria or globally to qualify.
In the previous year’s awards held in Lagos, Nigeria, singer Tems won the music prize. Past winners include notable artists like Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, highlighting the prestigious history of these awards in celebrating outstanding talents. For the complete list of nominees, refer to the official announcement.
Music
- Ayra Starr
- Asake
- Libianca
- Aya Nakamura
- Tayc
Dance
- Izzy Odigie
- Regina Eigbe
- Sherrie Silver
- Dream Catchers
Film
- Abdulazeez Greene
- TG Omori
- Ovi Odiete
- Nora Awolowo
- Steven Ndukwu
- Ife Olujuyigbe
- Niyi Fagbemi
- Ifan Michael
Young Person of the Year
- Hilda Baci
- Oluwaseyi Moejoh
- Victor Osimhen
- Rena Wakama
- Precious Eniayeka
- Enioluwa Adeoluwa
Education
- Aliu Toluwani Victor
- Sultan Akintunde
- Demilade Adelaja
- Adaora Nwodo
- Uchechi Rochas
Professional Service
- Oghenerukevwe Toka
- Phoebe Dami-Asolo
- Olubukayo Ewuoso
- Muhumuza Brian
- Fatima Jimanate Umar
Law
- Bioku Benjamin
- Chidi Odoemenam
- Damilola Wright
- Toyin Aiyepola
Entrepreneurship
- Nathan Nwachukwu
- Lukman Shobowale
- Jumoke Dada
- Victor Ehindero
- Miracle Nwachukwu
- Victor Adegbile
- Bella Victor
- Bright Sekoni
- Sandra Chukwudozie
- Noah Ibrahim
Agriculture
- Emmanuel Negedu
- Joshua Ifezue
- Joshua Okpata
Technology
- Weevil Company
- Victor Fatanmi
- David Onilude
- Yanmo Omoregbe
- Goodness Kayode
- Shodipo Ayomide
- Iyinoluwa Deborah Raj
Photography
- Chika Onuu
- Opeyemi Femi Oke
- Deji Oluokun
- Ngozieme
- Akindele Ibukun
- Bolarinwa (Horlaof Lagos)
Advocacy and Activism
- Muhammad Kolo Muhammad
- Odanye Kehinde
- Osariemen Grace Omoruyi
- Tobiloba Osogbiye
Sport
- Victor Osimhen
- Tobi Amusan
- Asisat Oshoala
- Michelle Alozie
- Mary Busayo Olatunji
- Ese Brume
On-Air Personality
- Emmanuel Onwuka
- Ilowitdflo
- Karen Dimkpa
- Laila Johnson Salami
- Anita Akuffo
- Adesola Balikis
Journalism
- Deborah Tolu Kayode
- Akinlade Abiodun
- Pelumi Salako
- Ore Ogunbiyi
Intrapreneurship
- Tutu Adetunmbi
- Solomon O. Ayodele
- Ernesto O. Dibia
- Victor Okpala
- Precious Akpan
Health and Wellness
- Mmekidmfon Umanah
- Dr Princess Ike
- Emmanuel Oni
- Victor Amusan
Fashion
- Uyiosa Omoregbe
- Rhoda Aguonigho
- Thebetsile Thebe Magugu
- Veekee James
- Gbemisola Okunlola
Acting
- Mike Afolarin
- Rahama Sadau
- Moshood Fattah
- Emeka Nwagbaraocha
- Ama Qamata
- Olumide Oworu
- Tobi Bakre
- Genovevah Umeh
- Scarlet Gomez
Content Creation
- Layi Wasabi
- Fisayo Fosudo
- Eniola Korty Olanrewaju
- Salem King
- The Wisdom Man
- Maryam Apaokagi
- Samuel A Perry (Broda Shaggi)
Governance
- Hakeem Onasanya
- Igunbor Sarah
- Mustapha Isa Ozo
- Seun Olufemi White
- Rukayatt Shittu
- Khalil
Community Action
- GodsFavour Ahimisi
- Ndasadu lau Idris Bilyaminu
- Chioma Ukpabi
- Salawu Azeez
- Iresalewa Muhammed Bello
Arts and Literature
- Haneefah Abdulraman
- Michael Dubby
- Morenike Olusanya
Creativity and Innovation
- Victoria Adesanmi
- Hauwa Lawal
- Babatunde Sanni
- Intissar Bashir Kurfi
- Service to the Young
- Melody Fidel
- Bosun Tijani
