GIGM boss Ajaere, Ahmed Musa, Simi, others shine at Future Awards 2018

The Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel witnessed the gathering of young, vibrant and energetic Nigerians who gathered to witness the 13th edition of The Future Awards.

As expected, the event hosted by Bolanle Olukanni and BBNaija’s Tobi Bakare witnessed the presentation of awards to young Nigerians whose inspiring works and initiatives have made impact through social enterprise and creativity.

The awards ceremony which witnessed performance by the likes of Mr. Eazi, Yemi Alade, Timi Dakolo, Kenny Blaq and Teni the Entertainer also saw the likes of Ibukun Awosika, Dele Sagoe, Segun Ogunsanya, Toke Makinwa, Kemi Adetiba among others presenting awards to deserving winners on the night.

TFAA celebrated a new class of innovators, philanthropists, activists, technocrats and creators promoting the shared mission of changing the African narrative.

Leading the list of winners from 100 nominees selected by the Central Working Committee for 2018, the awards event included; entrepreneur and boss of the God Is Good Motors (GIGM) brand, Chidi Ajaere, who emerged winner in the Business category; Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa, who won in the sports category and Simisola Ogunleye, who emerged winner in in music category.

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Below is the complete list of winners of the categories…

Young Person of the Year:‎

Samson Itodo

Professional Service:‎

Temi Marcella Awogboro

Public Service:‎

Daniel Philemon Saradau

Fashion:‎

Tosin Ogundadegbe

Creativity:‎

Ayobola Kekere Ekun

Comedy:‎

Mark Angel

Photography:

Emmanuel Oyeleke

Business:‎

Chidi Ajaere

New Media:‎

John Obidi

Acting:‎

Zainab Balogun

Obiageli Ezekwesili Prize for Advocacy:‎

Uche Kenneth Udekwe

Agriculture:‎

Ayodele Sipasi Olalekan

Screen Producer:‎

Nadine Ibrahim

On-Air Personality (Television)‎

Olive Emodi

University of Sussex and The Future Awards Prize for Education:‎

Itodo Anthony

Technology:‎

Odunayo Eweniyi, Joshua Chibueze and Somtochukwu Ifezue

On-Air Personality (Radio)‎

Folu Storms

Music:‎

Simisola Ogunleye

Sports:‎

Ahmed Musa

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