Temilade ‘Tems’, Bimbo Ademoye, Openiyi, Tayo Aina, Jerry Mallo, Oyinkansola Fawehinmi ‘Foza’ were amongst the winners at the 16th edition of The Future Awards Africa held on Sunday, 20 February 2022 at the Balmorals Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
The highly anticipated event was attended by dignitaries such as Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Aisha Yesufu, Shaffy Bello, Segun Arinze, Ini Edo, Kadaria Ahmed, Funke Akindele, Julius Agu, Toyin Abraham, among others.
Themed Celebrating Challengers and Builders, the 2022 edition of The Future Awards Africa celebrates young Africans that have catalyzed growth and inspired change through their inspirational and revolutionary bodies of work across several industries. Expanding on its charge to spotlight individuals who contribute to the success of young people, The Future Awards Africa also celebrated champions of growth and change who are beyond its benchmark ages of 18-31 under the ‘Service to Young People’ category. All nominees in this category were awarded, including; Femi Falana, Tony Elumelu, Aisha Yesufu, Dr. Akintoye Akindele, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, AtedoPeterside and Olowogboyega A. Olayemi.
The Future Awards Africa 2022 is brought to you by The Future Project with support from Zedcrest, Bella Naija, Infinix, YNaija.com, Cool FM, MTV Base, EOP Studios, OloriSuperGal, Hi-impact TV and Hip TV.
Here is the full list of winners:
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ACTING:
Bimbo Ademoye (30)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR LAW:
Oyinkansola Fawehinmi Foza (29)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR JOURNALISM:
S.I Ohumu (26)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ADVOCACY & ACTIVISM:
Wilson Atumeyi (29)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS:
Dr. Cassandra Akinde (29)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
Jerry Mallo (27)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION:
Onakoya Babatunde (27)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR FILM:
Kayode Kasum (30)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ART & LITERATURE:
Chigozie Obi (24)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR MUSIC:
Temilade ‘Tems’ Openiyi (26)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR CONTENT CREATION:
Tayo Aina (29)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
Khalil Nur Khalil (29)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR TECHNOLOGY:
Kennedy Ekezie (24)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR FASHION:
Weiz Dhurm Franklyn (30)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR:
Andrea Iyamah (28)
THE FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA PRIZE FOR SERVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE:
Femi Falana
Tony Eleumelu
Aisha Yesufu
Dr. Akintoye Akindele
Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
Atedo Peterside
Olowogboyega A. Olayemi
