The Future Africa Awards (TFAA) crowned its 2025 winners ina ceremony at Lagos’s Landmark Event Centre, with content creator Taaooma andfootballer Rasheedat Ajibade among the honorees. Themed ‘Threads of Legacy,’ the 19th edition celebrated theboldest and brightest minds shaping Africa’s future across sectors likegovernance, arts, sports, and entrepreneurship.The night, hosted by Nollywood actor Mike Afolarin and mediapersonality Azeezah Hashim, was a star-studded affair that blended glamour withprofound impact.It served as a platform to spotlight the stories of youngindividuals driving positive change and redefining the African narrative. Among the winners were content creator Mariam ‘Taaooma’Apaokagi who took home the prize for ‘Content Creation,’ and Super Falcons starAjibade, who was honoured for her contributions to Sports.The event also recognised veteran comedian Ali Baba with anhonorary award for his service to the people.The pinnacle of the evening saw Fola David named the ‘YoungPerson of the Year.’ See full list:The Future Awards Africa Prize for Creativity andInnovationTaiwo Abisoye Joel (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for PhotographyAmazing Klef (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for EducationJohn Onuigbo (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for JournalismMadina Dahiru Maishanu (Winner) The Future Awards Africa Prize for Content CreationMariam Apaokagi (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for Health and WellnessFunmilola Aderemi (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for Community ActionHammed Kayode Alabi (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for ArtsAyobola Kekere-Ekun (Winner) The Future Awards Africa Prize for LiteratureAdedayo Agarau (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for Activism and AdvocacySolomon Ayodele (Boys Quarters Africa) (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for FashionRichmond Barnes (Will and Barnes Group) (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for LawOgenetega Adedipe (Winner) The Future Awards Africa Prize for FilmOluwadamilola Apampa (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for Professional ServiceBode Roberts (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for EntrepreneurshipTomike Adeoye (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for TechnologyKelvin Umechukwu (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for Performing ArtsBig Bimi (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for IntrapreneurshipSolomon Ayodele (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for On Air PersonalityAzeezah Hashim (Kenya) (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for AgricultureAdetiloye Aiyeola (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for GovernanceDaniel Otabor (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for MusicOkeowo Oladotun Alani (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for SportsRasheedat Ajibade (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for ActingAdebowale Adedayo (Winner)The Future Awards Africa Prize for Service to YoungPeopleAli Baba (Honorary)The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Person of TheYearFola David (Winner)
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