The 20th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) is scheduled for November 2026, under the theme “Celebrating the Redefiners: Africa AI Generation.”
The nominees were announced on 19 October, recognising young Africans making an impact across 26 categories, including technology and innovation, entrepreneurship, arts, public service, sports, law, agriculture, and music.
From emerging entertainment talent to innovators, entrepreneurs, and advocates driving change across the continent, this year’s nominees reflect the work shaping Africa’s future.
Here is the full list of nominees for the 2026 edition of The Future Awards Africa.
Technology and Innovation
- Odunayo Eweniyi
- Maxwell Opondo
- Charles Mfouapon
- Wendy Okolo
- Yanmo Omorogbe
Photography
- Agbaje Halimah
- Daniel Msirikale
- Oluwatosin Junaid
- Chidubem Praise Nmeka
- Stephen Tayo Ajibare
Music
- Nikita Kering (Kenya)
- Shodade Solomon Segun (Shoday)
- Idris Lawal Oluwadamilare (Oshamo)
- Samuel Damilare (Abefe)
- Amalachukwu Okonkwo Chantell (Amma)
Entrepreneurship
- Iretidayo Zaccheaus
- Keyinde and Taiwo Smith
- Esther Uzodinma
- Olamidun Ogundoyin
- Adeola Adeyemi (Diiadem)
Governance
- Emma Inamutila Theofelus
- Rinsola Abiola
- Abideen Olasupo
- Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa
- Khalil Nur Khalil
On-Air Personality of the Year
- Claudia Naisambwa Leshoomo (Kenya)
- Joey Akan
- Kanyinsola Olukoya
- Nina Shaban (Kenya)
- Onyinyechi Aderibigbe
Advocacy and Activism
- Aisha Hamman
- Habib Sheidu
- Violet Ejiata
- Joshua Okoduwa
- Oluwaseun Ikusika
Education
- Princess Natasha Momoh
- Monalisa Agbata
- Israel Oyedare
- Jennifer Jonathan
- Gloria Babarinde
Law
- Dr Stanley U. Nweke-Eze
- Taiwo Aromolaran
- Maryam Dan-Habu
- Oluwafunke Adeoye
- Temijuopelo Alufa
Journalism
- Onyinyechi Obaroh Obaroh
- Adesola Abisoye
- Omolola Afolabi
- Emmanuel Onwuka
- Riyah Abdul
Comedy Content Creation
- Aderonke Adepoju
- Daniel Ekpe (Akwaman)
- Folagade Banks
- Destiny Ogie Osarewinda (Dezny)
- Crazy Kennar (Kenya)
Agriculture
- Chy Nwakanma
- Titilayo Aisha Damilola
- Funmilayo Famuyiwa
- Chioma Aniagolu
- Adaeze Ruth Okonmah
Creative Excellence
- Laetitia KY (Abidjan)
- Akintunde Ikudayisi
- Emmanuel Whajah
- Kendo Grant
- Ijeoma Mathew
Lifestyle Content Creation
- Tobe Ugeh
- Wode Maya (Ghana)
- Eric Gugua
- Adenike Tejuoso
- Chef T
Performing Arts
- Ibukunoluwa Ajagbe (Ibquake)
- Hafsat Abdullahi
- Victory Ashaka
- Kingfahd Ibitoye
- Diana Modeme
Acting
- Bolaji Ogunmola
- Teniola Aladese
- Uche Montana
- Rosman Sunshine
- Taye Arimoro
Young Person of the Year
- James Popoola
- Abdul Azeez Abdulyekeen
- Taiwo Aromolaran
- Deborah Johnson
- Nora Awolowo
Energy and Sustainability
- Charlot Magayi
- Brian Gadisi
- Chiemela Anosike
- Damilola Hamid Balogun
- Oyinkansola Owoyemi
Film
- Eniola Korty Olanrewaju
- Abdulazeez Greene
- Ogechi Chikezie
- Damilare Adeeso
- Jigar Ganatra
- Ogheneyerhovwo Nana
Health and Wellness
- Dr Princess Akawor
- Mobolaji Ajayi
- Dr Cassandra Akinde
- Kiki Diorgu
- Faith Adewale
Fashion
- Goodnews Emmanuel
- Fisayo Longe
- Prudent Gabriel Peterson
- Esther Yonkor
- Desirée Iyama
Professional Service
- Fatou Jeng
- Faith Emmanuel
- Abraham Mbuthia
- Ifeoluwa Ebiseni
- Iheakachi Nwabueze
Sports
- Letsile Tebogo (Botswana)
- Ashleigh Plumptre
- Tobi Amusan
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi (Kenya)
- Nene Joy Ojo
Literature
- Damilare Kuku
- Fatima Bala
- Eloghosa Osunde
- Peter Okonkwo
Art
- Blessing Ejiroghene Adewale
- Echezona Ogudu
- Rahmal Houssig (Morocco)
- Anthony Azekwoh
- Tioluwa Yoloye
Community Action
- Daniel Ajala
- Damilola Feyide
- Oyinkansola Akinbiyi
- Deborah Aderogba
- Mordecai Orimiladeye
