The inspiring story of Bayo Omoboriowo, the official photographer of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been told countless times. The rise of the 28-year-old Mushin bred photographer from impoverished circumstances to the flashing lights of fame and success is nothing short of inspiring. Bayo, who discovered his passion, tuned into it and turned it into a profitable... Read More

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November 16, 2015

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Don Jazzy, Asa, Diamond Platnumz, others named ambassadors for The Future Awards 2015

Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa has announced the ambassadors for the 10th anniversary – a stellar cast of past winners of the awards across business, development, governance and the creative industries. The 10 selected ambassadors are international recording artiste Bukonla ‘Asa’ Elemide (Nigeria), music producer Michel ‘Don Jazzy’ Ajere (Nigeria), beauty entrepreneur... Read More

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August 10, 2015

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10 cities, 10 years: The Future Awards Africa hosts Africa-wide town halls meeting as call for nominations continue

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), Africa’s biggest youth awards, will be touring 10 African cities to host town hall meetings as part of run up to the 10th edition of TFAA set to take place in December. The town hall meetings, designed to gather leading young people within communities to host meaningful dialogue aimed at... Read More

The Future Africa Awards 2014: Nominees interview series – Samir Ibrahim and Charles Nichols (TFAA Prize in Agriculture)

by Kolapo Olapoju Earning a nomination in 2014’s ‘The Future Africa Awards Prize in Agriculture’, are two bright individuals, Charles Nichols, whose technical genius and Samir Ibrahim’s finance and international business expertise brought about the agricultural innovation of ‘AgroSolar Irrigation Kit’, an affordable piece of technology, which has been impactful to the lives of... Read More

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August 15, 2014

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Fresh Kid: Introducing Didee Eta (LOOK, LISTEN, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Didee Eta is a Nigerian born RnB/Soul vocalist, from Cross river state. He initially wanted to be a medical doctor but as he grew his artistic skills were put to use. He began as a report writer for the Future Awards and then went on to work as a staff writer... Read More

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January 25, 2014

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Gimba Kakanda: Make no mistakes, #GenVoices is not #OccupyNigeria

by Gimba Kakanda So GenVoices is to end that tradition that reduces the youths to mere aides. We deserve more, more presence as substantial and influential leaders, not as adjunct and inconsequential servants. I’m happy that I was not a distant witness of Generational Voices. Having been closely involved, and in a deep thought, I... Read More

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December 22, 2013

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This is easily our favourite photo of the TFAA + what Toke Makinwa told Vector on stage (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Toke Makinwa has in recent times become the media it-girl so it’s no wonder that people are curious about her relationship status. The On Air Personality recently ended her 12-year, on and off relationship with fitness guru, Maje Ayida; or so we’ve been made to believe. Toke hosted the recently concluded The... Read More

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December 16, 2013

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#TFAABest100: Toolz has ‘photo shoot with Obasanjo’ at Aso Rock (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi The Future Awards Africa Best 100 Alumni event held yesterday at the State House in Abuja and was opened by President Goodluck Jonathan, represented by his vice president, Namadi Sambo. The event had many celebrities in attendance and was organized as the kickoff for this year’s main awards ceremony. Beat FM On... Read More

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August 31, 2012

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“Tonto Dikeh – Seriously?!” What worked and what didn’t at The Future Awards 2012

by Seyi Lawal So the guys over at The Future Awards think we’ll go easy on them because we’re their media partner? Well, they have something huge coming on. Some things were amazing, and others not so much. Here’s our run down! High points Performances If inspiration was what they were reaching for, then we... Read More

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July 23, 2012

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Spotlight on the Down Syndrome Foundation: The Future Awards announces its charity for 2012 – Click to read how you can help

by Isi Esene The Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria is The Future Awards’ selected charity for 2012. It is a non-profit organisation which seeks to provide care for children with Down Syndrome some of which have been abandoned by their parents and society on the basis of culture and myths that tend to stigmatize them.... Read More

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March 21, 2012

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Bishop Matthew Kukah: “The difficulty with our situation is the fact that everyone is an expert on the problems of Nigeria”

Let’s keep walking & talking The freedom of speech is so important in democracy, but in our case, we have not been able to refine the idea behind it, nor have we given it the time and careful nurture to make it meaningful. Perhaps Talking has become the only viable industry that has come to... Read More

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June 23, 2011

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She’s RISEing – Changemaker & entepreneur, Toyosi Akerele gets a Michelle Obama endorsement

Ifreke Inyang So, at times like this, you forgive us for waxing biblical – “Your gift shall bring you before great men.” 28 year old Toyosi Akerele’s forte is advocacy and over the past years, she has driven the cause with her brainchild, RISE Networks. The organisation is focused on building positive behaviour in the... Read More

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‘Excuse is no longer in the dictionary’ – Buhari’s photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo

Don Jazzy, Asa, Diamond Platnumz, others named ambassadors for The Future Awards 2015

10 cities, 10 years: The Future Awards Africa hosts Africa-wide town halls meeting as call for nominations continue

The Future Africa Awards 2014: Nominees interview series – Samir Ibrahim and Charles Nichols (TFAA Prize in Agriculture)

Fresh Kid: Introducing Didee Eta (LOOK, LISTEN, READ)

The Future Awards Africa charges its alumni, Mosunmola Umoru, Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu and Hassan Rilwan to focus on the urgent issues for youth at the National Confab

Gimba Kakanda: Make no mistakes, #GenVoices is not #OccupyNigeria

You’re sorely missed: Tribute to late Efere Ozako at The Future Awards Africa (WATCH)

This is easily our favourite photo of the TFAA + what Toke Makinwa told Vector on stage (PHOTOS)

#TFAABest100: Toolz has ‘photo shoot with Obasanjo’ at Aso Rock (LOOK)

“Tonto Dikeh – Seriously?!” What worked and what didn’t at The Future Awards 2012

Spotlight on the Down Syndrome Foundation: The Future Awards announces its charity for 2012 – Click to read how you can help

Bishop Matthew Kukah: “The difficulty with our situation is the fact that everyone is an expert on the problems of Nigeria”

She’s RISEing – Changemaker & entepreneur, Toyosi Akerele gets a Michelle Obama endorsement

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