Tag: TFAA

#TFAA2016: The great, the bad and the starting very late

Anyone familiar with the events terrain in Nigeria will not be surprised to hear that one started late. Last night’s 11th Future Awards Africa, however, took it to nearly-new heights…

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Ebenezar Wikina: Why we should never build our lives around awards [NEXT]

by Ebenezar Wikina Just like all the other nominees, I was also very excited two weeks ago when I saw my name on the prestigious 2016 Future Awards Africa list.…

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The YNaija Cover this morning -the 5th of December

Read the full stories and analyses here now!

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#YNaija Review: Rhythm Unplugged, Wizkid’s homecoming, OLIC 3… Top 10 events to look forward to this December

This December, the parties are hot and happening. We bring you 10 of the biggest events you should be attending. Try not to burn out though. Calabar Carnival The month-long…

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The Future Awards Africa launches Nigerian theme for its 11th edition, nominees list released Sunday 4th December

Following the announcement by the Central Working Committee (CWC) for Africa’s biggest youth event The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the Awards is launching its country model plan with a focus…

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The Future Awards Africa announces plans for next 10 years, rolls out country-to-country model, opens up franchises

The Central Working Committee for Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), has announced its plans for the next 10 years of the awards. The move follows a…

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Of selfies & photobombs, see what these guests were up to at the #TFAA2014

by Seun Adedeji It was a night of fun and networking at The Future Africa Awards 2014 and a lot of guests were excited to see friends and loved ones…

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Hello, Lagos! The Future Awards Africa holds on 7 December, launches campaign for 1million young Africans to fight Ebola

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee (CWC) of Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced the date and host state for the 2014 edition of…

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Are you ready? Red Media Africa is now accepting Volunteer Associates!

by Isi Esene Volunteer Associates are valuable members of #TeamRED who work with our full time staff to blaze trails, reach millions and change the world all at once! Since inception in…

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The Future Africa Awards 2014: Nominees interview series – Kennedy Odede (TFAA Prize in Advocacy and Activism)

by Kolapo Olapoju   In 2004, Kennedy Odede, a young Kenyan started the ‘Shining Hope for Communities ‘, an advocacy outreach which combats gender inequality and extreme poverty in urban…

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#TheYNaijaInterview: My generation cannot change the country simply because we’re young – Chude Jideonwo

by Wilfred Okiche Chude Jideonwo is a writer, journalist, media entrepreneur and social advocate. His new book 'Are We The Turning Point Generation?' will be launched officially today at the…

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Chude Jideonwo: One nation under fear

by Chude Jideonwo   Here, politicians drop their decency at home and lunge at one another even before the tears have dried from our eyes, throwing accusations that have nothing…

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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

by Akintomiwa Agbaje     The Nigerian National Conference, inaugurated to examine the terms of existence of the nation and its people and far-reaching consensus about crucial national questions is…

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Chude Jideonwo: Let me introduce you to the winners of The Future Awards Africa 2013 – many of whom you haven’t heard or read about before

by Chude Jideonwo Executive Director of The Future Awards Project, Chude Jideonwo, at The Future Awards 2012, Port Harcourt, Rivers, For two years now, I have heard the winner of…

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

The organizers of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) recently celebrated the 8th year of the ceremony and through it all, one principal partner was missing. The vision for the Future…

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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…

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#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday

by Adeola Balogun The Future Awards Africa 2013 took place yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with Governor Rotimi Amaechi serving as the chief host. The event had honourees from…

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She killed it! Media personality, Toke Makinwa stunned in black at The Future Awards Africa (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Beautiful vlogger, Toke Makinwa was the co-host of The Future Awards Africa which took place on Friday at the Aztech Arcum Hall Event Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers and she…

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Guess who’s BACK! OAP, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru shows off her sizzling HOT figure at the TFAA event in Abuja (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Gotcha! Who did you think it was? We would identify that figure anywhere. Of course, it's the hot and sexy on-air-personality, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru. The lovely diva…

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The Future Awards Africa 2013: Best 100

by Isi Esene Celebrating 100 of the brightest and best nominees and winners over the past 8 years Profiles of all the honourees are available on   1 Tara…

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Japheth Omojuwa: What blogging has done for me… and could do for you too (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa I have written about how many have used social media to better their lives. I have spoken about the boundless reach of our activities on these platforms.…

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It’s finally here! The Future Awards Africa unveils list of finalists, announces week-long celebration

by Isi Esene With excitement building up to The Future Awards Africa 2013, the Central Working Committee (CWC) has unveiled the shortlist of three nominees per category for the Awards…

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The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Cynthia Mosunmola Umoru (Business Owner of the Year, 2009)

Cynthia is an agribusiness entrepreneur who is extremely passionate about food, farming and  the community. Proudly calling herself a farmer, her dream is for Nigeria to attain national food security…

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The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Emeka Okereke (Artist of the Year, 2009)

Winner of the Artist of the year prize at the 2009 edition of The Future Awards Africa, Emeka Okereke  is a Nigerian photographer who lives and works between Africa and Europe.…

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British Council and The Future Awards Africa announce finalists for Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award … Kemi Adetiba, Uche Pedro, others make list

The British Council, in partnership with The Future Awards Africa has announced the finalists for The Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Both organisations announced the award in June…

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The Future Awards Africa: Ndani TV spotlights Kenneth Gyang, Gossy Ukanwoke, Abraham Ojoh and other 2013 nominees (WATCH)

With the 2013 edition of The Future Awards Africa inching closer everyday, the Ndani TV crew caught up with a few of the nominees to talk about their careers thus…

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The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Mak ‘Kusare (Screen Producer of the Year, 2008)

Mak ’Kusare is a Nigerian film director who won the prize for Screen Producer of the Year at The 2008 edition Future Awards Africa. ’Kusare, who graduated from the National…

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The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Bamidele Odufuye (Winner, Best Use of Technology, 2008)

Bamidele Odufuye won the Best Use of Technology prize at the 2008 and 2009 editions of The Future Awards Africa.  Bamidele is the CEO of Nextek Platforms, (formerly known as…

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The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Fatima Zara Modibbo (Winner, Excellence in Public Service, 2010)

Fatima Zara Modibbo won the prize for Excellence in Public Service at the 2010 edition of The Future Awards Africa. She is a medical doctor with special interest in public…

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The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Shina Oyetayo (Journalist of the Year, 2007)

Shina Oyetayo is a journalist who won the Journalist of the Year prize at the 2007 edition of The Future Awards Africa. Oyetayo, who was working with TELL at the…

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