The 18th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) lit up the Balmoral Convention in Victoria Island, Lagos, last night, in a celebration that felt like pure magic.

TFAA is all about celebrating young Africans who are making a difference in their fields—from the arts and culture to tech, business and more. This year’s event was brilliantly hosted by the fashion entrepreneur Veekee James and Tunde Onakoya (founder of Chess In Slums), while Amanda Dara and Riyah Abdul kept things lively on the red carpet.

The entertainment lineup was packed. Spoken word artist Ibquake and C Jay the Violinist captivated the audience, while the dance group Charachoros brought high-energy moves to the stage. Musicians Taves, Savy Henry, Loud Urban Choir, and Teekay Classic kept the vibes high and alive, and comedian Kojah Kaze had everyone laughing their bellies out.

Among the big winners of the night was Layi Wasabi, who snagged the Content Creation Award. His acceptance speech struck a chord as he said, “This award is special to me because it doesn’t just recognise what you’ve already done but acknowledges the future possibilities you have.”

Other notable winners included BNXN, and Victor Boniface, who all took home awards in their respective categories.

Here’s a rundown of the incredible winners who made this year’s TFAA one to remember:

Education

Odunayo Aliu –(Winner)
Kudakwashe Foya
Obasanjo Fajemirokun
Jennifer Jonathan
Aramide Kayode

Journalism

Adesuwa Giwa Osagie
Zainab Bala – (Winner)
Blessings Mosugu
Eniola Olatunji
Abubakar Ibrahim Olaye

Content Creation

Isaac Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi) – (Winner)
Winifred Nwania (Zeelicious)
Joseph Onaolapo (Jay On Air)
Nonye Udeogu (This Thing Called Fashion)
Folagade Banks (Mama Deola)

Creativity and Innovation

Shamsuddeen Jibril
Zonna (Zo Culture)
Anita Ashiru – (Winner)
Salvation Uzoma (Ke0la)
Ibukunoluwa Ajagbe (IBQuake)

Health and Fitness

Olabintan Odunola
Yewande Benn
Kiki Diorgu
Olusina Ajidahun – (Winner)
Amanda Ihemebiri

Community Action

Chioma Ukpabi
Damilola Uzoma-Udoma
Doreen Omosele
Stanley Anigbogu – (Winner)
Ridwan AbdulRazaq

Arts and Literature

Mayowa Alabi (ShutaBug)
Samson Bakare
Sylvestre Nsengimana – (Winner)
Ahmed Alsagheer
Damilare Kuku

Photography

Omoboyejo Oyewusi (ItsBoye)
Onuchukwu Timothy (MyDadsBoss)
Chika Onuu
Enoshowo Eworo (Captured by Adesuwa)
Ifeoluwa Babalola (SnappCode) – (Winner)

Activism and Advocacy

Fauzuddeen Mahmud
Amrah Aliyu
Jude McKelvin Oseh
Tolulope Theresa Gbenro
Mukthar Halilu Modibbo – (Winner)

Fashion

Ikechukwu Urum (Founder Jabari Model Management)
Phupho Gumede K
Muftau Femi Ajose (Founder Cute Saint)
Amy Aghomi
Olayinka Ashogbon (Founder AshLuxe) – (Winner)

Law

Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa
Anita Osarieme
Victoria Oloni
Ayooluwa Oderinde – (Winner)
Bernice Asein

Film

Akinkunle Michael Akinrogunde (AMA Psalmist) – (Winner)
Praise Onyeagwalam (Director Pink)
Tola Okodugha
Fadamana Okwong
Feyifunmi Oginni

Professional Service

Hammed Kayode Alabi
Mark-Anthony Ezeoha
Felix Ohaeri
Stanley Nweke-Eze
Aboyowa Ikpobe – (Winner)

Entrepreneuship

Promise Ovai Kenneth-Odum (CEO Rukkies Decor)
Oluwole Fapohunda (CEO Seven30 Real Estate Ltd)
Bayo Lawal (Co-Founder Dukiya Investment) – Winner
Miracle Onuoha (CEO The Fluiide Company Ltd)
Williams Fatayo (CEO MovebytruQ)

Technology

Tobi Ololade (Founder Dojah)
Itunu Olufemi (Founder Brainary Technology Education)
Johnson Jaiyeola (CEO Helgg Scooters LTD)
Femi Aluko (CEO & Co-Founder Chowdeck Logistics) – (Winner)
Kelvin Umechukwu (CEO & Co-Founder Bumpa)

Intrapreneurship

Victor Okpala
Hakeem Akiode
Debbie Larry-Izamoje – (Winner)
Mary Edoro
Salman Dantata

On Air Personality

Seyebomi Ogunsanya (Sheye Banks) – (Winner)
Ope Keshinro (SwitOpe)
Ita Nsikan-Abasi Asuquo (Grandprince Ita)
Emmanuella Isioma Odiatu
Osato Edokpayi (Osato EDK)

Agriculture

Etimbuk Imuk
Esohe Ekunwe – (Winner)
Azeez Salawu
Nyifamu Manzo

Governance

Muhammad Sani Kassim
Abdulhaleem Ringim
Damilola Yusuf Adelodun – (Winner)
Naufal Ahmad
Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade

Music

Chimamanda Chukwuma Pearl (Qing Madi)
Ayobami Alli-Hakeem (AnEndlessOcean)
Daniel Etiese Benson (BNXN) – (Winner)
Michael Adebayo Olayinka (Ruger)
John Saviours Udomboso (Young John)

Sport

Victor Boniface – (Winner)
Ademola Lookman
Sukurat Aiyelagbegan
Amy Okonkwo
Elizabeth Oshoba

Acting

Genoveva Umeh – (Winner)
Uche Montana
Mike Afolarin
Kayode Ojuolape
Jide Oyegbile (J-Blaze)

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