The Future Awards Africa 2020 held on Saturday, November 28th for the first time virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The award ceremony celebrated individuals revolutionising their industries and contributing immensely to driving changes in society.
The 15th edition which aired on Africa Magic, Pop Central and MTV Base, and was hosted by Toke Makinwa. The ceremony also featured guest appearances from singer Chike; renowned movie actress Funke Akindele; beauty entrepreneur Tara Fela-Durotoye and many more.
In celebrating the transformative power of the African youth., 20 winners emerged in their respective categories, bagging prizes in diverse fields such as entertainment, media, fashion, activism, literature, and more.
See the full list of nominations and winners below
The Future Awards Africa 2020 Prize for Acting
Jide-Kene Achufusi, 28 – WINNER
Chimezie Imo, 27
Ruby Akubueze, 23
Tobi Bakare, 25
Jemima Osunde, 24
Bukunmi Oluwasina, 26
Tomiwa Tegbe, 28
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts
Kingsley Ayogu, 26 – WINNER
Chigozie Obi, 23
Obayomi Anthony Ayodele, 26
Yadichinma Ukoha-Kalu, 25
Tonia Nneji, 27
Ayanfe Olarinde, 24
Fawaz Oyedeji, 23
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Content Creation
Debo ‘Mr. Macaroni’ Adedayo, 28 – WINNER
Babatunde ‘Ikorodu Bois’ Sanni, 23
Apaokagi ‘Taaooma’ Maryam, 21
Dimma Umeh, 27
Winifred ‘Zeelicious Foods’ Emmanuel, 26
Tomike Adeoye, 25
Salem King Ibrahim, 25
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Entrepreneurship
Akomolafe Henrich Bankole, 27 – WINNER
Ogechukwu Alexis Obah, 28
Fejiro Hanu Aigbodje, 24
Barbara Okereke, 28
Adetola Nola, 28
Peniel Bello, 26
Tracy Batta, 28
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Film
Dafe Oboro, 25 – WINNER
Johnson. E. Awolola, 28
Ademola Falomo, 22
Dawa Thompson, 27
Nora Awolowo, 27
Temi Evo, 25
TG Omori, 25
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Leading conversations
Damilola Odufuwa, 28
Daniel Orubo, 28
Jolaoluwa Ayeye, 27 and Feyikemi Abudu
Olutimehin Adegbeye,
Vincent Desmond, 21
Ebele Molua, 27
Matthew ‘Blaise’ Nwozaku, 21
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Music
Divine ‘Rema’ Ikubor, 21 – WINNER
Adedamola ‘Fireboy’ Ade Folahan, 24
Florence ‘Cuppy’ Otedola, 27
Zainab ‘Lady Donli’ Donli, 24
Stanley ‘Omah Lay’ Didia, 23
Temilade ‘Tems’ Openiyi, 25
Chike-Ezekpeazu ‘CHIKE’ Osebuka, 27
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Health and wellness
Chioma Nwosu, 26 – WINNER
Elizabeth Ita, 25
Nanahawau Kolawole 24
Victor Ugo 28
Amanda Iheme 27
Chioma Nwakanma 28
Daniel D. Faleti, 28
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Disruption
Adegoke Olubusi, 27, Tito Ovia, 27, Dimeji Sofowora, 28 – WINNERS
Yanmo Omorogbe, 26
Boluwaji Alepaye, 22
Walter Isoko, 23
David Oluwatobiloba Adeyemi, 22
Adeniyi Omotayo, 28
Fred Oyetayo, 27
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Lawyers
Georgette Monnou, 27
Abdullateef Olasubomi Abdul, 26
Caleb Adebayo, 27
Damilola Wright, 27
Oluwaseun Ayansola, 28
Efemena Iluezi-Ogbaudu, 25
Adekunle Charles Olaniyi, 27
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Governance
Seun Fakorede, 28 – WINNER
Olumide Alonge, 27
Jude Feranmi, 28
Cephas Ayako-Ashwa, 28
Alex Adekunle James, 28
Adebusayo Olateru – Olagbegi, 27
Joana Kolo, 26
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Intrapreneurship
Lehle Balde, 28 – WINNER
Benjamin Dada, 26
Derrick Ikenga, 24
Terver Bendega, 26
Tega Edwin-Ajogun, 28
Ejiro Esigbone, 27
Derin Adebayo, 26
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The Future Awards Africa Prize for Beauty
Doyinsola Afolabi, 26 – WINNER
Omolola Sidahome 26
Bisola Omoregha, 26
Ronald Mmeka, 27
Eronmosele’ Eron Shaddy’ Ozah , 24
Adefunke Adefule, 25,
Lydia Stanley Chukwudebelu, 26
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Journalism
Aisha Salaudeen, 26 – WINNERS
Aneta Felix 27
Adejumo Kabir, 23
Abdulbaqi Aliyu Jari, 28
Aanu Adeoye 27
Solomon Elusoji, 26
Victoria Sanusi 27
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Literature
Toluwalase ‘Logan February’ Akinwale, 21 – WINNER
Romeo Oriogun, 28
Tobi Eyinade, 28
Tomi Adeyemi, 27
Ebenezer Agu, 28
‘Pemi Aguda 27
Nnamdi Ehirim, 26
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Fashion
Daniel Obasi, 25 – WINNER
Destiny Uwadiare, 21
King David, 25
Frank Aghuno, 25
Faith Oluwajimi, 23
Fisayo Longe, 27
Taofeek Abijako, 23
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Activism
Hassana Maina, 22 – WINNER
Hajara Kabeer Abdulfatah, 24
Wilson Atumeyi, 26
Aghogho Odibo, 28
Richard Akuson, 27
Kelechukwu Nwachukwu Lucky, 26
Adenike Titilope Oladosu, 26
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Community action
Derick Omari, 24, Ghana – WINNER
Ellen Chilemba, 22, Malawi
Samira Isah Modibbo, 28, Nigeria
Seyi Aragbada, 26, Nigeria
Nelson Kwaje, 28, South Sudan
Anyanwu Joseph, 23, Nigeria
Trevor Oahile, 23, Botswana
Njeri Gateru, 31, Kenya
David Avido, 24, Kenya
Ayodeji Alonge, 22, Nigeria
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Person of the Year
Ogutu Okudo, 28, Kenya – WINNER
Odunayo Eweniyi, 27, Nigeria
Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa, 24, Uganda
Ogutu Okudo, 28, Kenya
O’Plérou Grebet, 22, Ivory Coast
Wisdom Mawuli Parku, 26, Ghana
Dineo Lioma, 28, South Africa
Divine ‘Rema’ Ikubor, 21, Nigeria.
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Service to Young People
Dr. Sam Adeyemi
Mosunmola ‘Mo’ Abudu
Michael ‘Don Jazzy’ Ajereh
Lola Shoneyin
Olajumoke Adenowo
Orode Doherty
Mohammed Jega
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