The 2023 edition of The Future Awards Africa has unveiled its nominees, featuring prominent musicians such as Nigeria’s Ayra Starr and Asake, alongside Cameroonian artist Libianca, all in contention for the music award.
Additionally, French singers of African descent Aya Nakamura and Tayc have received nominations in the music category. In the realm of film, the acclaimed music video director TG Omori, known for his collaborations with leading Afrobeats artists like Asake and Davido, has earned a spot on the shortlist.
Organized by the social enterprise The Future Project, these awards honor exceptional individuals aged 18 to 31 across various fields. They shine a spotlight on trailblazers who have challenged conventions and redefined norms in their respective domains over the past year.
This year’s The Future Awards Africa adopts the theme “Defying Odds, Inspiring Greatness” and will recognize achievements in 25 categories, spanning dance, sports, film, entrepreneurship, and technology. To qualify for nomination, candidates must have made substantial, well-documented, and accessible contributions either in Nigeria or globally within the previous year.
At the 16th edition of the awards held in Lagos, Nigeria, singer Tems received the music prize. Notable past recipients include Wizkid, who received the Young Person of the Year award in 2017, as well as Davido and Burna Boy, who secured the music category honors in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
For the complete list of nominees, please see below:
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
