Tunde Onakoya, Bimbo Ademoye, Priscilla Ojo, Others Nominated for 2025 Trendupp Awards
The 2025 edition of the Trendupp Awards has unveiled a star-studded list of nominees, with several notable Nigerian celebrities and content creators earning recognition for their impact on digital platforms.
The Trendupp Awards, hosted annually by Trendupp Africa, celebrates individuals, brands, and organisations that are leveraging social media to drive creativity, influence, and meaningful social contributions.
Among the nominees are chess advocate and Guinness World Record holder Tunde Onakoya, popular actress Bimbo Ademoye, filmmaker Ruth Kadiri, media personality Nancy Isime, and Nollywood stars Omoni Oboli and Regina Daniels.
Also featured on the list are fashion influencer Priscilla Ojo, content creators Kie Kie, Sabinus, Taaooma, Brain Jotter, Peller, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, food critic Opeyemi Famakin, and nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest, among others.
The judging panel for this year’s awards includes respected photographer Kelechi Amadi-Obi, media executive Sam Onyemelukwe, Ghanaian blogger Ameyaw Debrah, and actress Iyabo Ojo.
The ceremony aims to spotlight the creative talents shaping Africa’s digital narrative and to honour those using their platforms for influence and social impact.
See the nominees below:
Force of Instagram
Opeyemi Famakin
Diana Eneje
Uche Montana
Nancy Isime
Stan Nze
Tomike Adeoye
Force of Virality
Jarvis
Peller
Priscilla Ojo
Papay Ex
Veekee James
Egungun
Brainjotter
Force of X (Twitter)
Asiwaju Lerry
Pooja Media
It Rutie
Daniel Regha
Omotara Lawrence
Pamilerin Adegoke
Force of Lifestyle Content
Liquorose
Neo Akpofure
Akin Faminu
Chioma Ikokwu
Adenike Adeleke
Ola of Lagos
Force of Social Good
Tunde Onakoya
Asherkine
King Mitchy
Aproko Doctor
Randy Peterz
Eric Gugua
Force of Tech Content
Kagan Tech
I am Cypher
Miss Techy
Fisayo Fosudo
Izzi boye
Valor Reviews
Force of The Pod
I Said What I Said Pod
Eden Oasis realty
WithChude
The Honest Bunch Podcast
BTS reality show
Isbae U (Curiosity Made Me Ask)
Force of YouTube
Bimbo Ademoye
Ruth Kadiri
Omoni Oboli
Steven Ndukwu
Maurice Sam
Nons Miraj
Force of Comedy Skits
Sabinus
Omo Oba
Taaooma
Gilmooree
IamDikeh
Folagade Banks
Force of Online Sensation
Regina Daniels
Kamo State
Jay Onair
Chekwas Michaels
Folagade Banks
Shank Comics
Force of TikTok
Peller
Celynukam
Crispdal
Itsyaboymaina
Khloes_gram
Purple Speedy
Force of Creative Arts
Fola David
R0dn3y
Ib Quake
Niyi Fagbemi
Glamour Artz
Hauwa
Force of Food Content
Opeyemi Famakin
Diaryofakitchenlover
Ifys Kitchen
Hilda Baci
Brian Nwana
Tspices Kitchen
Emerging Force
Jo Blaq
Jojooflele
Wanni X Handi
Samuel Banks
Kidbaby
The Trenchboy
Official Gheghe
Skiny Comics.
Force of Collaboration (Brands)
Knorr Nigeria
Bet9ja
Indrive
Fly Air Peace
Lush Hair Nigeria
Tecno mobileng
Force of Influence (Nigeria)
Kie Kie
Enioluwa Adeoluwa
Aproko Doctor
Veekee James
Tunde Onakoya
Cubana Chief Priest
Force of Influence (Regional)
Zero Brainer (Tanzania)
Khosi Twala (South Africa)
Hypers Kidsfrica (Uganda)
Boubou Design_ (Senegal)
The Roaming Chef (Kenya)
Mr Ghana Baby (Ghana)
