Fido – Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Fido, whose real name is Awosika Josiah, is a rising Nigerian musician and singer-songwriter known for crafting Afrobeat music that radiates warmth, positivity, and lyrical sincerity. His unique style merges soulful melodies with catchy rhythms, making his sound a refreshing addition to Nigeria’s vibrant music scene. In late 2024, Fido released Joy Is Coming under
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Nasboi – Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at the MOI Awards
Monday, 18 August 2025
Nasboi is a Nigerian entertainer who first gained fame as a comedian and skit maker but has since transitioned into music, proving his versatility and depth as a creative. Known for his humor, energy, and ability to connect with audiences, he has successfully bridged the gap between comedy and music, carving out a unique space
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Gilmore – Nominated for Content Creator of The Year Award at the MOI Awards
Monday, 18 August 2025
Gilmore is a fast-rising Nigerian TikTok creator whose energy, creativity, and humor have made him a favorite among Gen Z audiences. Known for his short, witty videos and relatable content, he has built a strong presence on TikTok, where his skits and challenges regularly go viral. In 2024, Gilmore’s content gained significant traction, pushing him
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Folagade Banks – Nominated as Content Creator of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Monday, 18 August 2025
Folagade Banks is a Nigerian digital creator and comedian whose unique blend of Yoruba culture, relatable storytelling, and infectious humor has made him one of the most recognizable faces in the skit-making industry. With his playful yet sharp delivery, he has built a strong connection with audiences across Nigeria and the diaspora. In 2024, Folagade
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Diaryofakitchenlover – Nominated for Content Creator of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Monday, 18 August 2025
Tolani Tayo-Osikoya, widely known by her brand name Diary of a Kitchen Lover, has redefined how Nigerians and Africans at large connect with food content. What started as a passion for documenting her cooking journey has grown into one of the continent’s most trusted and engaging culinary platforms. Her flair for combining creativity with authenticity
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Baby Rain – Nominated for Content Creator of the Year at the MOI Awards
Monday, 18 August 2025
Rain Olanma Oluwanifemi Afolabi, affectionately known as Baby Rain, is the daughter of renowned Nigerian comedian and content creator Lasisi Elenu (real name Nosa Afolabi) and actress Nonso Adika. Born on October 4, 2022, Rain has already captured the hearts of many fans with her charm, expressive personality, and growing media presence. Lasisi, known for
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Insight Publicis – Nominated for Creative Agency of the Year at the MOI Awards
Friday, 15 August 2025
Insight Publicis, a key member of the world’s third-largest communications group, Publicis Groupe, has long been a foundational force in the Nigerian advertising industry. The agency’s leadership, including Group CEO Dr. Tayo Oyedeji and Creative Director Esosa Osagiede, is known for a strategic approach that effectively combines global best practices with profound local insights to
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Maya Horgan Famodu – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Maya Horgan Famodu is a foundational architect of Nigeria’s tech funding ecosystem. ANigerian-American entrepreneur, her visionary journey began when she observed the significantchallenges her friends faced in securing funding for their businesses. Instead of waiting for a solution to appear, she made it her mission to “be the solution”. In 2017, at the age of
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Temie Giwa-Tubosun – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Temie Giwa-Tubosun is a visionary leader whose entrepreneurial drive is inextricably linked to a profound social purpose: saving lives. Her journey into healthtech was inspired by her own experiences and the stark contrast she observed in maternal healthcare between the United States and Nigeria. She founded LifeBank to address the critical and often deadly problem
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Mark Essien – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Mark Essien is an innovator who saw an opportunity to apply technology to a traditional industry in Nigeria. Before founding Hotels.ng in 2013, Essien had already built and sold a file-sharing software, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and technical prowess. His vision for Hotels.ng was to solve a major pain point in Nigeria’s hospitality sector: the
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is a definitive “emerging titan” whose career has been foundational to the architecture of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. As a serial entrepreneur, his impact is not confined to a single venture but spans multiple industries and has a multi-generational scope. He co-founded Andela, a company that achieved a billion-dollar valuation by matching top African
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