The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Mercy Johnson (Actor of the year 2011)

by Jr Idakula Mercy Johnson got her acting break in the 2003 Kenneth Nnebue film, The Maid, in which she played – no prizes for guessing – a maid, albeit one possessed by spirits or demons or something of the sort. Sine then she has gone on to star in over 60 movies, carting several... Read More

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August 1, 2013

The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Aisha Augie-Kuta (Creative Artist of the Year 2011)

Abuja based photographer Aisha Augie-Kuta was the winner in the Creative Artist of the Year category of the 2010 edition of The Future Awards Africa. She got her start in photography at the wee age of seven when she received a film camera as a present from her father. She went on to study Mass... Read More

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July 31, 2013

The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Jason Njoku (Entrepreneur of the Year, Technology)

by SK Johnson Jason Njoku is a self-proclaimed geek and founder of what is, in his own words, “one of the most awesome internet companies in Africa”. That company, of course, is iROKO, which launched in 2010 and has grown to become the largest distributors of Nigerian movies and music online. iROKO partners is responsible... Read More

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July 30, 2013

The Future Awards Winners Spotlight: Kenneth Gyang (Winner, Screen Producer of the Year 2010)

Kenneth Gyang took many by surprise when he emerged from relative obscurity to win the Screen Producer of the Year award at the 2010 edition of The Future Awards Africa. The Plateau State born filmmaker is a graduate of Film Production from the Jos FIlm Institute and screenwriting from. Gaston Kaboré’s IMAGINE in Ouagadougou, Burkina... Read More

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July 25, 2013

Creative Artist of the Year 2012, Bayo Omoboriowo speaks on The Future Awards (WATCH)

Check out the video below in which Winner of The Future Awards 2012 in the Creative Artist of the Year category talks about The Future Awards Africa, his win, and his photography.

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July 24, 2013

The Future Awards Winners Spotlight: Tonto Dikeh (Actor of the Year 2012)

by SK Johnson Actress, singer, controversy magnet, and alleged NDLEA fugitive, Tonto Dikeh was the cause of much chatter right from the minute her name was announced as one of the nominees in the Actor Of The Year category of the 2012 edition of The Future Awards. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise, though,... Read More

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July 16, 2013

The Future Awards Africa Nominees reception: The winners and loser

by SK Johnson So by now we all know the select group nominated for this year’s edition of The Future Awards Africa (and if you don’t, just in case you’ve been shipwrecked on some deserted island somewhere – because what other reason could there be for not knowing? – click here to see the full list)... Read More

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July 16, 2013

“Change starts now”: Otto Orondaam speaks on The Future Awards Africa (WATCH)

“We have everything it takes to bring change to our continent” Otto Orondaam, the Winner of the 2012 edition of The Future Awards in the category Innovation of the Year – Education, speaks on his project in the video below. “I started the Slum2School project in 2012 which is an intervention to help disadvantaged kids from... Read More

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July 13, 2013

SK Johnson’s account of The Future Awards Africa Nominees Dinner which took place in Lagos

On Thursday the 11th of July, The United States Consulate hosted the nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2013 to an exclusive dinner. The invitation-only event was held at the Consular-General’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos and hosted by Bennie Uche and Rubbin’ Minds host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Arrival of guests took place between 5 and... Read More

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July 11, 2013

“A very inspiring initiative” – Minister of Communication Technology, Omobola Johnson on The Future Awards (WATCH)

“It’s inspiring even for those of us that have crossed the youth age or number.” Mrs. Omobola Johnson is Nigeria’s Honorable Minister of Communication Technology, and she recently took a couple of minutes of her time to speak about The Future Awards, as shown in the video below. “I think this is a very inspiring... Read More

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July 10, 2013

“It is the perfect platform” – Ngozi Nkwoji speaks on The Future Awards (WATCH)

Ngozi Nkwoji was the Winner of The Future Awards 2012, Excellence in Service – Corporate, Ngozi Nkwoji, speaks in the video below. “I am glad to be one of the young Nigerians to be able to say they are a Future Award winner,” she said, of her win. “Young people have a unique opportunity to shape... Read More

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July 10, 2013

“What I offer is ridiculously cheap” – Designer, Mai Atafo speaks on his designs, fears for the Nigerian youth and more

by Wilfred Okiche YNaija caught up with wave-making designer and man of style, Mai Atafo a few days after the glittering launch of his Dream Wedding collection. He shared with us his idea of the dream wedding, why it is still too early to declare the event a success and his fears for the youth... Read More

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July 9, 2013

The Future Awards winners spotlight: Gidi Traffic’s Kaptin Idoko speaks (WATCH)

Winner of The Future Awards prize for Best Use of New Media in 2012, Kaptin Idoko, known more by the Twitter handle @Gidi_Traffic speaks on his win and his decision to remain anonymous, among others. “I’m sure you all might be wondering why you can’t see my face, why it’s just a silhouette. I chose... Read More

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July 9, 2013

Chude Jideonwo pays tribute: Finally, for Efere Ozako

by Chude Jideonwo I thought I had figured out death. First after my father; and then, after the Dana tragedy, in tortured conversations with my maker. In the early weeks of April, I had also lost a dear uncle – not close, but still very dear – and I had refused to give death the satisfaction of victory.... Read More

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July 5, 2013

“Don’t be afraid” – Toolz speaks on The Future Awards Season 8 (WATCH)

Beat FM Presenter, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru was the 2012 winner of The Future Award Prize for On Air Personality (Radio). In the video below she speaks on the upcoming awards and offers advice to upcoming On Air Personalities. Check the video out below:

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June 29, 2013

Are you ready? The Future Awards Africa set to release nominees list next week

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa have announced that the official nominees list for the 8th season of the awards will be released officially next week. Speaking on behalf of the committee, the head of the Central Working Committee Ohimai Atafo said, “It’s been an exciting journey so far.”... Read More

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April 28, 2013

Atom Lim: 2015 and the arrogance of social media activists (Y! Politico)

by Atom Lim The new cool is ‘activists’ accusing the rest of the Nigerian youth population of lacking interest in politics and not being involved, often without any proof. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about youth participation in politics. Every youth campaigner seems to be singing the song. Commentators like Ohimai Amaize... Read More

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April 20, 2013

Memories: Late Efere Ozako at The Future Awards 2012 (SNAPSHOT)

by Isi Esene Entertainment lawyer, late Efere Ozako, while presenting the Excellence in Service (Journalism) award to Alkasim Abdulkadir at The Future Awards 2012 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Ozako, the brain behind the Wetin lawyers dey do sef initiative died after returning from a trip to South Africa on Wednesday. He was being taken... Read More

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April 14, 2013

Jonathan, Amaechi clash again

by Akan Ido The rift between the Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and President Goodluck Jonathan seems to be getting worse by the day. While responding to Amaechi’s claim that the Presidency is after him, the special adviser to the president on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak implied that the Rivers governor has an agenda. This... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Ife Adebayo: Nigeria – 2015 and youth participation (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber – Plato I’ll start today’s article with two quotes, the first by Winston Churchill “Politics is almost as exciting as war, and quite as dangerous. In war you can only be killed once,... Read More

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March 27, 2013

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Kayode Fayemi, lead the conversation at The Future Awards Symposium – See full list of speakers

by Rachel Ogbu Save the date for the 2nd edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders holding from April 5-7. The ensemble is remarkable with speakers including Ngozi Okojo Iweala, Kayode Fayemi, Adams Oshimole to lead the conversation at the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, Ekiti hosted by the State Government. The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Mission 2015: The Future Awards Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders to be hosted by Ekiti govt.

by Isi Esene The Future Awards Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders to hold April 4 – 7 – Hosted by the Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria The Future Project has announced the second edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders, an annual high-level leadership platform focused on building capacity for the... Read More

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August 29, 2012

WATCH: Profile: Idris Akinbajo, The Future Awards’ ‘Young Person of The Year’

by Isi Esene The Future Awards which took place in Rivers State on the August 26 beamed its searchlight on an unassuming but thorough professional with the award of the Young Person of The Year Award to Idris Akinbajo, an investigative reporter with the Premium Times online newspaper. Akinbajo, 30, who has a degree from... Read More

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August 29, 2012

Top Quotes from The Future Awards Season 7

by Isi Esene The Future Project, during the weekend, brought together the best crop of young people from all walks of life and diverse vocations with the potential to change Nigeria for the better. This year’s The Future Awards (TFA) has come; recognized young achievers; and gone, but its lessons and memories will continue to... Read More

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August 27, 2012

See why they won: Click to read profiles of The Future Awards (TFA) winners

by Isi Esene The Future Awards (TFA) winners this year, as always, produced the best young hands in their chosen fields of endeavor. The list spans the fields of business, entertainment, technology, and others. The Awards event which took place at the Aztec Arcum Events Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State unveiled Idris Akinbanjo as... Read More

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August 27, 2012

Behold the future! Denrele Edun, Jason Njoku, Tonto Dikeh, Alkassim Abdulkadir others win The Future Awards

by Isi Esene If you somehow missed the biggest youth event in the country, The Future Awards (TFA), which took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on August 26, not to worry, here are the list of the winners, their categories, and their work. YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR: IDRIS AKINBAJO. Best Use of Advocacy:... Read More

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August 26, 2012

Chude Jideonwo speak to Omojuwa.com on the achievements of The Future Project

by Isi Esene On Friday, Chude Jideonwo, Executive Director of The Future Project, in a Twitter interview conducted by Japheth Omojuwa of Omojuwa.com spoke on the inspiration and aspiration of The Future Project in a no-holds-barred manner. The interview which started around noon centred on the impact of the Awards on the lives of past... Read More

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