The 11th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA 2016) took place on Sunday 18th December and was a huge success. The event was moderated by greats from politics, the media and the entertainment industry.
Nana Akufo-Addo, the new President-elect of Ghana, was present and gave a keynote address which was very well received. The TFAA 2016 had a total of 105 nominees in 21 categories and the prestigious TFAA Young Talent of the Year 2016 went to Nigeria’s youngest Commissioner Mark Okoye, Head of Anambra State’s Economic Planning and Budget Development Team. Check below to see the nominees and winners from the amazing event.
TFAA 2016 nominations
The Future Awards and the EbonyLife Awards for Acting
- Adesuwa Etomi, 30
- Somkele Iyamah Idhalama, 28
- Rahama Sadau, 24
- Seun Ajayi, 31
- Daniel K Daniel, 30
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Fashion
- Adebayo Oke Lawal, 26
- Wanger Ayu, 30
- Ogugua Okonkwo, 29
- Jane Michael Ekanem, 30
- Sandra Itu, 28
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Beauty
- Joycee Awojoodu, 28
- Kehinde Smith, 25
- Iroghama B. Obuoforibo, 31
- Olajide David ‘ST.OLA’ Okerayi, 25
- Theodora ‘Doranne’ Anne Mogo, 27
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Music
- Yemi Alade, 27
- Oluwatosin ‘Mr Eazi’ Ajibade, 25
- Folarin Falz Falana, 26
- Oluwatobiloba “Kiss Daniel” Daniel Anidugbe, 23
- Augustine “Tekno” Miles Kelechi, 22
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Professional Service
- Ify Afe, 29
- Kenneth Okwor, 24
- Solomon Ojeagbase, 30
- dr Salihu Dasuki Nakande, 29
- Chidiogo Akunyili, 31
The Future Awards Africa Prize in Business
- Seun Sangoleye, 30
- Yasmin Belo-Osagie / Afua Osei, 27/29
- Seyi Abolaji, 32
- Ifeanyi Orajaka, 28
- Affiong William, 30
The Future awards Africa Prize in Sport
- Seye Ogunlewe, 25
- Odion Ighalo, 27
- Omolayo Bose, 27
- Kehinde Paul, 28
- Kelechi Promise Iheanacho, 20
The Future awards Africa Prize for Education
- Olumide Ogunlana and Chukwuwezam Obanor, 26/27
- Ezeakor Chineye, 28
- Arese Ugwu, 31
- Godwin Benson, 27
- Izunna Okafor, 22
Future Awards Africa Prize for Technology
- Shola Akinlade, 31
- Olaniran Abiola, 27
- Oluyomi Ojo, 25
- Andrew Airelobhegbei, 23
- Dele Bakare, 27
The Futures Awards and the EbonyLife Awards for New Media
- Tosin Ajibade, 29
- Femi Bakare and Adeyeri Michael, 26/27
- Ebenezer Wikina, 23
- Bizzle Osikoya, 30
- Bashir Ahmed, 2
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Media Enterprise
- Bankole Oluwafemi, 29
- Bidemi Zakariyau, 27
- Adaora Mbelu, 30
- Fatima Togbe, 29
- Samuel Ajiboye, 25
The Future Awards Africa Prize in Public Service
- Asuquo Ekpenyong, 31
- Aliyu Giwa, 31
- Esther Agbarakwe, 31
- Obieze Nwanna Nzewunwah, 31
- Ruqayya Nasir Sani, 28
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts & Culture
- Emmanuel Oyeleke, 29
- Ndidi Emefiele, 29
- Adenrele Sonariwo, 29
- Osa Okunkpolor, 27
- Eniola Idera Wunmi, 23
The Future Awards Africa Prize for creatives
- Obi “DJ Obi” Ajuonuma, 26
- Florence “DJ Cuppy” Ifeoluwa Otedola, 24
- Evans Akano, 27
- Isioma Osaje, 25
- George Okoro, 30
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Advocacy
- Wadi Ben-Hiki, 19
- Bukola Bolarinwa, 28
- Samson Itodo, 30
- Toks Bakare, 31
- Imrana Alhaji Buba, 23
The Future awards Africa Prize for Agriculture
- Julius Adewopo, 31
- Abamu Joseph, 25
- Shola Ladoja, 31
The Future awards Africa Prize for Agriculture
- Julius Adewopo, 31
- Abamu Joseph, 25
- Shola Ladoja, 31
- Hamman Yerima Wabi, 24
- Ronke Aderinoye, 30
The Futures Awards and EbonyLife Award for Screen Producer
- Chukwuka Egorh / James Omokwe, 28/32
- Mary Remmy Njoku, 31
- Asurf Oluseyi, 32
- Adeola Oshikojo, 30
- Usman Ahmad Kabara, 31
The Futures Awards and the EbonyLife Awards for Journalism
- Fisayo Soyombo, 27
- Eromo Egbejule, 26
- Ogechi Ekeanyanwu, 31
- Yemisi Adegoke, 28
- Chika Sandra Oduah, 30
The Future Awards and EbonyLife Award for On-Air Personality (Visual)
- Bolanle Olukanni, 27
- Stephanie Coker, 27
- Ehiz Okoeguale, 29
- Chukwuebuka ‘Chuey chu’ Okoye, 25
- Victor Mathias, 29
The Future Awards and EbonyLife Award for On-Air Personality (Audio)
- Rolake Bello, 30
- Ayo Thompson, 28
- Mohammed Yusuf Suleiman, (Mowiz) 29
- Oluwakemi ‘Kemi Smallz’ Itari Catherine, 28
- Jennifer Nzewunwah, 30
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Talent of the Year
- Mark Okaye, 30
- Ayodeji Ibrahim ‘Wizkid’ Balogun, 27
- John Boyega, 24
- Iyeh Kennedy, 21
- dr Oluwo Adedunmola, 24
The full list of TFAA 2016 winners is below.
- Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama 28
Winner, The Future Awards and EbonyLife Award for Acting 2016
- Adebayo Oke Lawal 26
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Fashion
- Theodora Mogo 24
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Beauty
- Yemi Alade 27
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Music
- dr Salihu Dansuki 29
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize in Professional Service 2016
- Ifeanyi Orajaka 28
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize in Business | Courtesy Bank of Industry
- Kehinde Paul 28
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize in Sports
- Godwin Benson 27
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Education | Courtesy of the University of Sussex
- Abiola Olaniran
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Technology | Equipped by Intel
- Tosin Ajibade
Winner, The Future Awards and EbonyLife Awards for New Media
- Bidemi Zakariyau
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Media Enterprise
- Asuquo Ekpenyong 31
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize in Public Service
- Adenrele Sonariwo 30
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts and Culture
- Evans Akano 27
The Future Awards Africa Prize for creatives
- Bukola Bolarinwa 28
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Advocacy | Donated by Guinness
- Julius Adewopo 31
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize in Agriculture
- Adeola Osunkojo 30
Winner, The Future Awards and EbonyLife Award for Screen Producer
- Chika Oduah 30
Winner, The Future Awards and EbonyLife Awards for Journalism
- Bolanle Olukanni 27
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Award for On-Air Personality (Visual)
- Ayo Thompson 30
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize for On Air Personality (Audio) 2016
- Mark Okaye 31
Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Talent of the Year.
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) is part of Africa’s largest youth event. The 2016 event selected artists between the ages of 18 and 32 for their awards. The event rewards hardworking stars for their talents and achievements as key players shaping the future of today in technology, business, fashion arts and culture, and other areas of life.