Temilade ‘Tems’ Openiyi, Bimbo Ademoye, Tunde Onakoya of Chess2slums, and other young Nigerians in different fields were recognised at the 16th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA).

The glamourous event held at the Federal Palace Hotels in Lagos on Sunday night.

Hosted by past TFAA winner and On-Air Personality, Nancy Isime, this year’s Awards was themed ‘Challengers and Builders’

It sought to recognise young Nigerians aged 18 and 31 who have challenged the norm and made noteworthy contributions in their respective fields.

Celebrity guests at the event included activist and co-founder of the #BringBackourGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu; Disc Jockey, DJ Nana; entertainer, Denrele Edun; actors, Toyin Abraham and Ini Edo; comedians and media personalities, Debo ‘Mr Macaroni’ Adedayo, Bukunmi ‘Kie Kie’ Ilori and Josh ‘Josh2Funny’ Alfred.

Others were Emmanuel ‘Mr Funny’ Ejekwu, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah, Julius Agu; fashion designer, Mai Atafo; CEO, Flying Doctors, Dr Ola Brown, and others.

The Awards also featured performances from Peruzzi, Reekado Banks, T-Classic, Naomi Mac, and Esther Benyeogo.

See full list of winners below:

Prize for content creation

  • Tayo Aina (29) – WINNER
  • Isaac ‘Zicsaloma’ Aloma (30)
  • Onyekelu ‘Jenni Frank’ Jennifer Ebere (27)
  • Apaokagi ‘Taaooma’ Maryam (22)
  • Emmanuel ‘Mr Funny’ Ejekwu (26)
  • Tobi ‘Street Church’ Oreoluwa (31)
Prize for advocacy & activism
  • Wilson Atumeyi (29) – WINNER
  • Solomon Ayodele (29)
  • Rinu Oduala (23)
  • Fatima Tafoki (24)
  • Naima Idris Usman (27)
  • Shedrack Danladi (29)
Prize for community action
  • Tunde Onakoya (27) – WINNER
  • Vera David-Emesiobum (31)
  • Blessing Ingyape (31)
  • Saratu Ishaya Abdullahi (27)
  • Aliyu Sadiq (24)
  • Ibrahim ‘Flag boy’ Adebanjo Akinwunmi (25)
Prize for music
  • Temilade ‘Tems’ Openiyi (26) – WINNER
  • Joseph ‘Joeboy’ Akinwale (24)
  • Adedamola ‘Fireboy’ Adefolahan (26)
  • Oyinkansola ‘Ayra Starr’ Aderibigbe (19)
  • Chukwuka ‘Ckay’ Ekweani (26)
  • Stanley ‘Omah Lay’ Didia (24)
  • Daniel ‘BNXN’ Benson (24)
Prize for professional service
  • Khalil Nur Khalil (28) – WINNER
  • Adeyemi Adetunji (29)
  • Daphne Akatugba (31)
  • David Oyawoye (24)
  • Abiodun Animashaun (30)
  • Blossom Egbude (24)
Prize for acting
  • Bimbo Ademoye (30) WINNER
  • Teniola Aladese (28)
  • Maryam Yahhaya (24)
  • Nengi Adoki (31)
  • Temi Ami-Williams (24)
  • Emeka Nwagbaraocha (24)
  • Abayomi Alvin (27)
Prize for journalism
  • S.I Ohumu (26) – WINNER
  • Abdulbaqi Aliyu Jari (30)
  • Laila Johnson-Salami (25)
  • Yvonne Okhaifoh (28)
  • Chisom Peter Job (19)
  • Agbaje Ayomide (22)
  • Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi (32)
Prize for lawyers
  • Oyinkansola ‘Foza’ Fawehinmi (25)- WINNER
  • Mobolaji Oriola (27)
  • Damilola Wright (29)
  • Iredumare Opeyemi (32)
  • Oluwaseun Ayansola (27)
  • Kelechi Ibe (27)
Prize for film
  • Kayode Kasum (30) – WINNER
  • Akay Mason (28)
  • Dada ‘Oluwadabest’ Temitope (29)
  • Victor Edem (25)
  • Nora Awolowo (22)
  • Abdul Tijani ‘Abdul TJ” Ahmed (27)
Prize for entrepreneurship
  • Jerry Mallo (27) – WINNER
  • Omoye Abulimen (28)
  • Olatunji Adenike Rukayat (28)
  • Lade Lois Olaiya (27)
  • Jumoke Dada (27)
  • Ore Runsewe (31)
  • Joel Ogunsola (28)
Prize for technology
  • Kennedy Ekezie (24) WINNER
  • Abubakar Nur Khalil (22)
  • Dare Adekoya (22)
  • Yanmo Omoregbe (28)
  • Timi Ajiboye (28)
  • Hanu Fejiro (26)
  • Eluan Ben (24)
Prize for art and literature
  • Chigozie Obi (24)- WINNER
  • Mayowa ‘Shutabug’ Alabi (27)
  • Niyi Okeowo (27)
  • Renike Olusanya (27)
  • Eloghosa Osunde (29)
  • T.J Benson (30)
  • Arinze Ifeakandu (27)
Prize for health and wellness
  • Dr. Cassandra Akinde (30) – WINNER
  • Dr. Chinonso ‘Aproko Dr’ Egemba (31)
  • Dr. Chioma ‘Dr Zobo’ Nwakanma (29)
  • Dr. Princess Ifeoma Ike (29)
  • Dr. Opeyemi Adeyemi (29)
  • Dinatu Emmanuel Ishaka (26)
  • Odunola Olabintan (25)
Prize for young person of the year
  • Andrea Iyamah (Nigeria) (28) – WINNER
  • Mohamed Salah (Egypt) (29)
  • Angeline Makore (Zimbabwe) (32)
  • Jerry Mallo (Nigeria) (27)
  • Lelise Neme (Ethiopia) (29)
Prize for fashion
  • Weiz Dhurm Franklyn (30) – WINNER
  • King Davids (28)
  • Temitayo Ilesanmi Nathan (28)
  • Seun Olopade (28)
  • Bolajo Fawehinmi (30)
  • Mariam Afolabi (28)
  • Davou Pwajok (24)
Prize for academic achievement
  • Mufid Sulaiman Abubakar (29)
  • Ikanna Okim (23)
  • Asaka Ewerechukwu Favour (21)
  • Goodness Adesewa (24)
  • Uchechi Promise Echefu (29)
  • Joseph Oloruntola Adeola (28)
  • Uzoaku Odinachukwu Amadi (24)
  • Joy Adesina (24)
  • Elizabeth Ekeoseye (21)
Prize for service to young people
  • Femi Falana
  • Tony Elumelu
  • Aisha Yesufu
  • Dr Akintoye Akindele
  • Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
  • Atedo Peterside
  • Olowogboyega A. Olayemi