The awards event celebrates the accomplishments of young Africans who have excelled in their respective fields.
By Helena Olori
Guinness World Record holder and celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has been named the Young Person of the Year at the 2023 edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), as the awards continue its legacy of honouring young Africans who have not only excelled in their fields but have also made a positive impact on society.
The award-winning chef, certified by Guinness Records as the present record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual with an impressive time of 93 hours and 11 minutes, was recognised for her exceptional accomplishments and influence on young Africans in the year under review.
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Themed “Defying Odds, Inspiring Greatness”, the 17th edition of the Future Awards Africa was held on Sunday 22nd October at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The awards also saw Nigerian fast-rising singer, Asake (Music), Napoli’s ace striker, Victor Osimhen (Sport), and AMVCA Best Actor winner, Tobi Bakre (Acting) emerge as some of the notable winners for the night.
The list of trailblazers continued with Veekee James recognised for her creativity and influence in Fashion, Victor Fatanmi for Technology, Morenike Olusanya for Arts and Literature, and Samuel Animashaun Perry (Broda Shaggy) for Content Creation, amongst others.
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The awards ceremony, hosted by BBN reality star, Vee Iye and actor James Gardiner, covered a wide array of sectors, from sports to arts and literature, film, music, journalism, and health and wellness, highlighting the achievements of these young stars.
Here are all the winners for this year’s awards. See here for the nominations list.
- Prize for Young Person of The Year — Hilda Baci
- Prize for Music — Asake
- Prize for Sport — Victor Osimhen
- Prize for Acting – Tobi Bakre
- Entrepreneurship — Lukman Shobowale
- Prize for Governance — Hakeem Onasanya
- Prize for Intrapreneurship — Precious Akpan
- Prize for Dance — Seyi Oluyole
- Prize for Technology – Victor Fatanmi
- Prize for Arts and Literature — Morenike Olusanya
- Prize for Fashion – Veekee James
- Prize for Creative and Innovation — Hauwa Lawal
- Prize for Content Creation — Samuel Animashaun Perry (Broda Shaggy)
- Prize for Photography — Opeyemi Femi Oke
- Prize for Film — Ife Olujuyigbe
- Prize for Lawyers — Seyi Bioku Benjamin
- Prize for Education — Uchechi Rochas
- Prize for Health and Wellness — Mmekidmfon Umanah
- Prize for Advocacy and Activism — Osariemen Grace Omoruyi
- Prize for Journalism — Pelumi Salako
- Prize for Agriculture — Emmanuel Negedu
- Prize for Professional Service — Phoebe Dami-Asolo
- Prize for On-Air Personality – Omonhinmin Ilooise (ilowitdflo)
- Prize for Community Action — Idris Bilyaminu Ndasadulau
- Prize for Service to Young People–Melody Fidel and Bosun Tijani