Nigerian influencers, entertainers, and digital creators have been shortlisted for the 2025 edition of the Trendupp Awards, which honours individuals and brands making significant impact through social media.
Trendupp Africa, the organisers of the annual awards, celebrate those driving change, creativity, and innovation in the digital space—including influencers, content creators, corporate brands, and organisations making notable contributions to society.
This year’s nominees feature a mix of established and emerging figures such as chess advocate Tunde Onakoya, actors Bimbo Ademoye, Ruth Kadiri, Nancy Isime, and Omoni Oboli, as well as content powerhouses like Regina Daniels, Kie Kie, Priscilla Ojo, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Peller, Sabinus, Taaooma, Brain Jotter, and food critic Opeyemi Famakin. Socialite Cubana Chief Priest is also recognised.
Serving as judges for the 2025 edition are celebrity photographer Kelechi Amadi Obi, media executive Sam Onyemelukwe, Ghanaian journalist Ameyaw Deborah, and Nigerian actress and activist Iyabo Ojo.
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Below is the full list of categories and nominees:
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 Mobile Nigeria
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)
