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August 11, 2013

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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 -…

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…

July 13, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Waje, Omawumi, Bez and more at The Future Awards Africa Nominees Dinner (PHOTOS)

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Makida, Noble Igwe, Isio Wanogho, Mai Atafo, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Adebola Williams, Lala Akindoju, Bez, Ufeoma and Joseph Benjamin What: The Future Awards Africa Nominees Dinner. Where: US Consular-General's Residence,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

July 4, 2013

Inside The Future Awards Online Master Class 2013 (PHOTOS)

Noble Igwe Alex Yessufu and Abiodun Abesie Kingsley Ezeani Ediong Umoh Noble Igwe Ediong Umoh Ama Chukwudi Iwuchukeu Bassey Akpan Blessing Tobi

June 29, 2013

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

Late Efere Ozako (L) watching on while Hadiza, winner in the Excellence in Service category receives her award by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa…

April 28, 2013

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

by Atom LimThe 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…

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,…

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…

April 10, 2013

SEE Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Cheta Nwanze, Gbenga Sesan, more at The Future Awards Symposium (PHOTOS)

What: The Future Awards Symposium. Where: Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, Ekiti. When: April 7, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Joachim MacEbong Cheta Nwanze Titus Igwe Salihu Tanko Yakasai Atom Lim…

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…

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,…

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…

August 29, 2012

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

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…

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…

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,…