The 2025 Trendupp Awards Nominations Unveiled
The nominations for the 2025 Trendupp Awards have been unveiled, generating significant buzz across Nigeria’s social media landscape. These awards, organized by Trendupp Africa, are a prominent event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating influencers, content creators, and brands who have made notable contributions to the social media community in Nigeria through their innovative content, campaigns, and overall impact.
The theme for this year’s awards is “Still Explosive,” and a total of 104 social media personalities have been nominated across 17 diverse award categories. The nominations cover a wide range of content creation and influence, reflecting the dynamic and growing creator economy in Nigeria.
Some of the prominent names leading the nominations include:
Tunde Onakoya
The chess champion and education advocate, recognized for his “Chess in Slums Africa” initiative, has been nominated in the Force of Social Good category.
Bimbo Ademoye
The beloved Nollywood actress and YouTube star, recognized in the Force of YouTube category.
Peller
A TikTok sensation, earned double nominations in the Force of Virality and Force of TikTok categories for his signature viral videos.
Priscilla Ojo
The fashion entrepreneur and influencer, nominated in the Force of Virality category.
Other well-known figures and creators on the nomination list include:
- Nancy Isime (Force of Instagram)
- Ruth Kadiri (Force of YouTube)
- Omoni Oboli (Force of YouTube)
- Regina Daniels (Force of Online Sensation)
- Kie Kie (Force of Influence – Nigeria)
- Enioluwa Adeoluwa (Force of Influence – Nigeria)
- Sabinus (Force of Comedy Skits)
- Taaooma (Force of Comedy Skits)
- Brain Jotter (Force of Virality)
- Opeyemi Famakin (Force of Instagram, Force of Food Content)
- Cubana Chief Priest (Force of Influence – Nigeria)
- Aproko Doctor (Force of Social Good, Force of Influence – Nigeria)
- Veekee James (Force of Virality, Force of Influence – Nigeria)
The diverse categories highlight the different facets of social media influence, including:
- Force of Instagram
- Force of Virility
- Force of X (Twitter)
- Force of Lifestyle Content
- Force of Social Good
- Force of Tech Content
- Force of The Pod (Podcasts)
- Force of YouTube
- Force of Comedy Skits
- Force of Online Sensation
- Force of TikTok
- Force of Creative Arts
- Force of Food Content
- Emerging Force (recognizing up-and-coming talents)
- Force of Collaboration (recognizing brands that effectively partner with creators)
- Force of Influence (Nigeria)
- Force of Influence (Regional covering influencers from other African countries)
The winners are not determined by public voting in most categories (except for “Emerging Force”). Instead, a distinguished panel of judges assesses the nominees based on three key evaluation pillars: Creativity, Consistency, and Engagement.
The judging panel for the 2025 edition includes renowned photographer Kelechi Amadi-Obi, media executive Sam Onyemelukwe, Ghanaian media personality Ameyaw Debrah, and Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Iyabo Ojo.
The Trendupp Awards aim to celebrate creators who not only entertain but also inspire, educate, and drive societal change through their digital platforms, further solidifying Nigeria’s position as a hub for digital innovation and influence in Africa. The awards ceremony is highly anticipated and is expected to take place in Lagos.
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