Several prominent Nigerian celebrities and social media personalities have been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Trendupp Africa Awards, recognizing excellence in digital content creation and social media influence.

BenriNews reports that the Trendupp Africa Awards aims to celebrate influencers, organizations, brands, and content creators who have made notable contributions to society through their social media presence.

Notable Nominees Across Categories

The 2025 edition features an impressive lineup of nominees including chess prodigy Tunde Onakoya, actresses Bimbo Ademoye, Ruth Kadiri, Nancy Isime, Omoni Oboli, and Regina Daniels. Other notable personalities nominated include Kie Kie, Priscilla Ojo, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Peller, Sabinus, Taaooma, Brain Jotter, Opeyemi Famakin, and Cubana Chief Priest.

The judging panel for this year's awards features industry heavyweights Kelechi Amadi Obi, Sam Onyemelukwe, Ameyaw Deborah, and Iyabo Ojo.

Category Breakdown

The awards are divided into several categories highlighting excellence across different social media platforms and content niches:

Force of Instagram nominees include Opeyemi Famakin, Diana Eneje, Uche Montana, Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, and Tomike Adeoye.

Force of Virality features Jarvis, Peller, Priscilla Ojo, Papay Ex, Veekee James, and Egungun Brainjotter.

Force of X (Twitter) nominees include Asiwaju Lerry, Pooja Media, It Rutie, Daniel Regha, Omotara Lawrence, and Pamilerin Adegoke.

Force of Social Good recognizes Tunde Onakoya, Asherkine, King Mitchy, Aproko Doctor, Randy Peterz, and Eric Gugua for their positive social impact.

Force of YouTube nominees include Bimbo Ademoye, Ruth Kadiri, Omoni Oboli, Steven Ndukwu, Maurice Sam, and Nons Miraj.

Force of Comedy Skits features Sabinus, Omo Oba, Taaooma, Gilmooree, IamDikeh, and Folagade Banks.

Force of Influence (Nigeria), one of the most prestigious categories, includes Kie Kie, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Aproko Doctor, Veekee James, Tunde Onakoya, and Cubana Chief Priest.

The awards also recognize regional influencers from across Africa in the Force of Influence (Regional) category, featuring nominees from Tanzania, South Africa, Uganda, Senegal, Kenya, and Ghana.

Additional categories include Force of Lifestyle Content, Force of Tech Content, Force of The Pod, Force of Online Sensation, Force of TikTok, Force of Creative Arts, Force of Food Content, Emerging Force, and Force of Collaboration (Brands).

The Trendupp Awards continues to highlight the growing influence of digital content creators in Nigeria and across Africa, recognizing their contributions to entertainment, education, and social change.

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