WATCH: The Future Awards Africa 2013 documentary #2

Now in its eighth season, The Future Awards Africa started with a mission to inspire leadership and build enterprise, and has thus far produced over 150 winners and 1,200 nominees across the world. With its umbrella The Future Project, it has been in the forefront of inspiring a new generation of leaders/leadership and entrepreneurs for Nigeria,... Read More

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August 16, 2013

Tony O. Elumelu hosts African Young Person of the Year honourees today to exclusive Reception and Mentorship Session today

One of Africa’s most influential entrepreneurs, Tony O. Elumelu, CON, will be hosting the 10 honourees for the African Young Person of the Year Prize to an exclusive reception and mentorship session, today, 16th August, at the Heirs Holdings office, Lagos, Nigeria. The reception is another highlight in the schedule of exclusive events to celebrate... Read More

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August 16, 2013

The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Bode Pedro (Business owner of the Year, 2011)

Bode Pedro was the winner of the 2011 edition of The Future Awards Africa in the category of Business Owner of The Year. He is the founder, chief executive officer and chief technical officer of VEDA Technology, a company he started with the vision “to inspire the growth and development of computer technology in Africa... Read More

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August 14, 2013

WATCH: The Future Awards Africa 2013 documentary feat. Onyeka Onwenu, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tony O. Elumelu & more

In seven years, The Future Awards Africa has produced over 120 winners and 1,200 nominees across the world. With its umbrella The Future Project, it has been in the forefront of inspiring a new generation of leaders/leadership and entrepreneurs for Nigeria, working with the Africa Union, the US Government, the British Council, the Ministry of... Read More

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August 13, 2013

Chude Jideonwo speaks to Channels Sunrise about TFAA 2013 (WATCH)

by SK Johnson Microsoft, will be launching an employment portal for Nigerian youth at the 2013 edition of The Future Awards Africa. The project is a partnership between The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) and Microsoft as part of its ongoing 4Afrika initiative. Managing Director of The Future Project, Chude Jideonwo, on Saturday joined the... Read More

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August 12, 2013

The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Jesse Jagz (Producer of the year, 2010)

by SK Johnson Many may not know this but Jesse Jagz’s initial foray into music involved a group named Gospel Insanity, with whom he recorded his first album. The album, was however, never released, due to a between the members. Monsieur Jagz then went on to form another group, the Jos-based Eleven Thirty, or El-Tophelli.... Read More

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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 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 12, 2013

Pure class! Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde sizzles at The Future Awards Nominees Dinner in Lagos (LOOK)

by Isi Esene Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde exuded uncommon grace and poise at The Future Awards Nominees party which took place yesterday at the US Consular Generals residence in Lagos. Jalade-Ekeinde was at the event wearing a simple patterned dress and a black figure-hugging skirt aptly accessorized with her million-dollar smile. The event which serves as... 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 11, 2013

Celebrating the Class of 2013: US Consulate hosts nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2013 at Invitation-Only Dinner today

by Daniel Essien The United States Consulate is hosting the nominees of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2013 to an exclusive reception in Lagos, Nigeria. The invitation-only dinner holds on Thursday, 11 July at the Ikoyi, Lagos residence of the Consul-General, Jeffery Hawkins. “We are excited to have the United States’ government officials recognize the... 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 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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July 4, 2013

The Future Awards category spotlight: Young Person of the Year

Past winners of the Young Person Of The Year Award have included Tosin Otitoju, who took home the prize at the inaugural ceremony in 2006, and Idris Akinbanjo, who won the last edition. Other winners include Tara Fela-Durotoye in 2007, Chimamanda Adichie in 2008, D’Banj in 2009, Ify Aniebo in 2010, and Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu in... Read More

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July 3, 2013

The Future Awards winners spotlight: Kemi Lala Akindoju blazes the trail

It would not be inaccurate to say that more than a few people were surprised when the winner of the Actor Of The Year for the 2010 edition of The Future Awards was announced. After all, Lala Akindoju was a relatively unknown upstart, particularly in comparison to the movie stars she was nominated against, including... Read More

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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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June 14, 2013

Nominations for The Future Awards Season 8 close in 5 days

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee for The Future Awards, which is going Africa-wide this season, has announced that nominations for the 8th season comes to a close come Sunday, June 16, 2013. “Nominations for The Future Awards Season 8 has been open for about a month and so far we have received thousands... Read More

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June 6, 2013

Africa’s first Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka to lead announcement of The Future Awards 2013 winners… Meet the Judges | See the Categories

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee for The Future Awards, which is going Africa-wide this season, has formally announced the judges for 2013 awards, as well as the judges for Young Person of the Year – The Africa Prize. The Africa Prize is presented in partnership with the youth office of the African Union... Read More

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May 29, 2013

As the African Union turns 50, The Future Awards goes continental for Season 8! (Watch Videos, See Calendar)

The Central Working Committee for The Future Awards has announced the formal calendar of activities for The Future Awards 2013, which is the 8th season of the awards – and the formal statement comes with a big announcement! “It has been seven years of inspiring young Nigerian leaders across the country,” said executive director of... Read More

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