Simisola ‘Simi’ Ogunleye, Zainab Balogun, Chidi Ajaere, Mark Angel, Nadine Ibrahim were among the winners at The Future Awards Africa 2018 held on Sunday, December 16th at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
Youth advocate, Samson Itodo was, however, the biggest winner of the night as he carted away the coveted Young Person of the Year 2018 award for his work as leader of the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA),a non-governmental organization calling for youth participation in governance.
Hosted by Bolanle Olukanni and Tobi Bakre, 20 winners emerged at this year’s event, with trailblazers selected across their communities in categories ranging from social activism, business, and entertainment.
The Future Awards Africa celebrates young, diverse and innovative young Africans between the ages of 18 and 31, who are making a difference through social good, social enterprise, and creativity.
See more photos below:
Ayobola Kekere Ekun Winner of Prize For Creativity
Ayodele Sipasi Winner of Prize For Agriculture
Daniel Philemon Saradau Winner of Prize For Public Service
Emmanuel Oyeleke Winner of Prize For Photography
John Obidi Winner of Prize For New Media
Lasisi Elenu representing Mark Angel Winner of Prize For Comedy
Temi Marcella Awogboro Winner of Prize For Professional Service
Zainab Balogun Winner of Prize For Acting
Ibukun Awosika presenting an award to Chidi Ajere, winner of Prize For Business
Olive Emodi Winner of Prize For On-Air Personality.
