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Nigerian Stars Dominate 2025 Trendupp Awards Nomination List

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Nigerian celebrities including Tunde Onakoya, Bimbo Ademoye, and Regina Daniels lead nominations for the 2025 Trendupp Africa Awards celebrating online influence

Some of Nigeria’s top celebrities and digital content creators have been nominated for the 2025 edition of the Trendupp Africa Awards.

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The Trendupp Awards, which recognise influencers, brands, organisations, and content creators making outstanding contributions to society through social media, continue to spotlight excellence in Africa’s digital landscape.

According to DAILY POST, among the prominent nominees are chess champion and activist Tunde Onakoya, actresses Bimbo Ademoye, Ruth Kadiri, Nancy Isime, Omoni Oboli, Regina Daniels, and Kie Kie.

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Other recognised figures include Priscilla Ojo, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, comedian Sabinus, Taaooma, Brain Jotter, Peller, Cubana Chief Priest, and food content creator Opeyemi Famakin.

The judging panel for this year’s awards features celebrated photographer Kelechi Amadi Obi, media strategist Sam Onyemelukwe, Ghanaian journalist Ameyaw Debrah, and Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo.

The Trendupp Awards celebrate excellence in digital influence and innovation across Africa,” organisers stated.

Full list of nominees across categories:

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

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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 Podcast, Eden Oasis Realty, WithChude, The Honest Bunch Podcast, BTS Reality Show, Isbae U (Curiosity Made Me Ask)

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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

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Force of Food Content:
Opeyemi Famakin, Diary of a Kitchen Lover, Ify’s 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 Mobile NG

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)

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The 2025 Trendupp Awards will once again serve as a platform to celebrate the voices shaping African digital culture and creativity across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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