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.

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

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)

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, 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.