The 12th edition of The Future Awards held on December 9, 2017, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos to celebrate and accelerate innovation among young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 31. It acknowledged inspiring young people who were making a difference through social good, social enterprise and creativity. The keynote speech was given by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the show hosted by Adekunle Gold and Mimi Onalaja.
The winners at the event are:
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Professional Service – Olamide Bada (29)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Comedy – Otolorin Kehinde ‘Kenny Blaq’ Peter (25)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts and Culture – Ayobami Adebayo (29)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Education: Endowed by The University of Sussex – Samson Abioye (late) / Oluyemi Oluwaseun Imole / Akanji Abayomi Gideon (26/29/23)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Journalism – Eromo Egbejule (27)
The Edwin George Prize for Photography – Yagazie Eguare (30)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Advocacy – Ayodeji Osowobi (27)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for New Media – Femi ‘Kraks’ Bakare (24)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting – Sambasa Nzeribe (29)
The Future Awards Africa Prize in Public Service – Dada Olabisi Mary (29)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Technology – Chris Kwekowe (24)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Agriculture – Adetola Adeleke (31)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Beauty – Anita ‘Brows’ Adetoye (26)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Fashion and Design – Bisola ‘Ladybiba’ Adeniyi (25)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Media Enterprise – Timilehin Bello (25)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Sports – Anthony Joshua (28)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for On Air Personality (Visual) – Nancy Isime (25)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for On Air Personality (Audio) – Tisan Jeremiah Bako (31)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Music – David ‘Davido’ Adeleke (25)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Business – Bisola Borha (31)
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Person Of The Year – Ayodeji ‘Wizkid’ Balogun (27)
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN