Some of Nigeria’s most influential celebrities and digital creators have been nominated for the 2025 edition of the prestigious Trendupp Awards, an annual ceremony that honours excellence and impact in content creation, digital influence, and brand collaboration across social media.
The Trendupp Africa Awards aims to recognise individuals, brands, and organisations that are shaping the digital and creative space through innovation, advocacy, and entertainment.
Among the high-profile nominees this year are chess advocate Tunde Onakoya, Nollywood stars Bimbo Ademoye, Ruth Kadiri, Omoni Oboli, Regina Daniels, and media personalities such as Nancy Isime, Kie Kie, and Enioluwa Adeoluwa. Others include top skit makers Sabinus, Taaooma, Brain Jotter, food critic Opeyemi Famakin, and nightlife promoter Cubana Chief Priest.
The 2025 judging panel features prominent industry names such as Kelechi Amadi Obi, Sam Onyemelukwe, Ameyaw Deborah, and actress Iyabo Ojo.
Selected Categories and Nominees:
Force of Instagram
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Opeyemi Famakin
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Nancy Isime
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Diana Eneje
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Uche Montana
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Stan Nze
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Tomike Adeoye
Force of Virality
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Jarvis
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Peller
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Priscilla Ojo
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Papay Ex
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Veekee James
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Egungun
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Brainjotter
Force of Social Good
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Tunde Onakoya
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Aproko Doctor
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Asherkine
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King Mitchy
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Randy Peterz
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Eric Gugua
Force of YouTube
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Bimbo Ademoye
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Ruth Kadiri
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Omoni Oboli
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Steven Ndukwu
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Maurice Sam
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Nons Miraj
Force of Comedy Skits
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Sabinus
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Taaooma
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Omo Oba
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IamDikeh
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Gilmooree
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Folagade Banks
Force of Online Sensation
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Regina Daniels
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Kamo State
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Jay Onair
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Chekwas Michaels
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Shank Comics
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Force of Influence (Nigeria)
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Kie Kie
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Tunde Onakoya
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Enioluwa Adeoluwa
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Aproko Doctor
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Veekee James
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Cubana Chief Priest
Force of Influence (Regional)
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Zero Brainer (Tanzania)
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Khosi Twala (South Africa)
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Hypers Kidsfrica (Uganda)
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Boubou Design (Senegal)
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The Roaming Chef (Kenya)
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Mr Ghana Baby (Ghana)
The awards also feature categories dedicated to TikTok, podcasts, tech content, creative arts, and emerging creators, reinforcing Trendupp’s goal of celebrating diverse talents influencing digital culture in Africa.
The 2025 Trendupp Awards promises to be a celebration of excellence, creativity, and the transformative power of social media in shaping narratives and inspiring positive change.
