The Future Africa Awards (TFAA) crowned its 2025 winners in a ceremony at Lagos’s Landmark Event Centre, with content creator Taaooma and footballer Rasheedat Ajibade among the honorees.
Themed ‘Threads of Legacy,’ the 19th edition celebrated the boldest and brightest minds shaping Africa’s future across sectors like governance, arts, sports, and entrepreneurship.
The night, hosted by Nollywood actor Mike Afolarin and media personality Azeezah Hashim, was a star-studded affair that blended glamour with profound impact.
It served as a platform to spotlight the stories of young individuals driving positive change and redefining the African narrative.
Among the winners were content creator Mariam ‘Taaooma’ Apaokagi who took home the prize for ‘Content Creation,’ and Super Falcons star Ajibade, who was honoured for her contributions to Sports.
The event also recognised veteran comedian Ali Baba with an honorary award for his service to the people.
The pinnacle of the evening saw Fola David named the ‘Young Person of the Year.’
See full list:
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Creativity and Innovation
Taiwo Abisoye Joel (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Photography
Amazing Klef (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Education
John Onuigbo (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Journalism
Madina Dahiru Maishanu (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Content Creation
Mariam Apaokagi (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Health and Wellness
Funmilola Aderemi (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Community Action
Hammed Kayode Alabi (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts
Ayobola Kekere-Ekun (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Literature
Adedayo Agarau (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Activism and Advocacy
Solomon Ayodele (Boys Quarters Africa) (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Fashion
Richmond Barnes (Will and Barnes Group) (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Law
Ogenetega Adedipe (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Film
Oluwadamilola Apampa (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Professional Service
Bode Roberts (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Entrepreneurship
Tomike Adeoye (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Technology
Kelvin Umechukwu (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Performing Arts
Big Bimi (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Intrapreneurship
Solomon Ayodele (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for On Air Personality
Azeezah Hashim (Kenya) (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Agriculture
Adetiloye Aiyeola (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Governance
Daniel Otabor (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Music
Okeowo Oladotun Alani (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Sports
Rasheedat Ajibade (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting
Adebowale Adedayo (Winner)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Service to Young People
Ali Baba (Honorary)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Person of The Year
Fola David (Winner)
