Omah Lay-Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Omah Lay, born Stanley Omah Didia, is one of the most dynamic and influential young voices redefining Afrobeats on the global stage. Emerging from Port Harcourt, Nigeria, he has swiftly risen to prominence through his unique sound that blends Afro-fusion, soul, and R&B with deeply personal storytelling. His artistry is marked by emotional depth, versatility,
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Tiwa Savage- Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Tiwa Savage is a globally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and performer who has become one of Africa’s most influential music icons. With a career spanning over a decade, she has consistently demonstrated excellence, creativity, and resilience in shaping Afrobeats into a globally recognized genre. Her artistry blends Afrobeat, R&B, pop, and soul, making her a pioneer
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Funke Akindele- Nominated For Media Visionary Of The Year At MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Funke Akindele, fondly known as “Jenifa” after her iconic role in the hit television series, has carved a remarkable career as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished actresses, filmmakers, and producers. Her journey in Nollywood began with minor appearances in television productions, but her breakout role came in I Need to Know, a UNICEF-sponsored TV series
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Chude Jideonwo- Nominated For Media Visionary Of The Yeaar At MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Chude Jideonwo is a Nigerian lawyer, media entrepreneur, author, and storyteller whose career spans journalism, broadcasting, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership. He began his professional journey as a journalist, contributing to major Nigerian newspapers and establishing a voice for youth and social commentary. His passion for media and civic engagement soon set him apart as a
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Kemi Adetiba – Nominated For Media Visionary Of The Year At MOI Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Kemi Adetiba is a Nigerian filmmaker, director, and producer who has made an indelible mark in the creative and entertainment industry across Africa. She began her professional journey in broadcasting as a radio presenter before moving into television, where she became known for hosting programs on MNet and other platforms. Her early years in media
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Dr. Oluwatosin Olatujoye – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Dr. Oluwatosin Olatujoye is a Nigerian entrepreneur, real estate developer, and philanthropist whose visionary leadership has made significant contributions to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit and transforming the real estate landscape. He serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Zylus Group International (formerly Oga for Property Investment Ltd), a real estate conglomerate with diversified interests
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Idris Ayodeji Bello- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Idris Ayodeji Bello is a distinguished strategist, venture investor, and global health advocate whose work bridges technology, innovation, and social impact across Africa. He is Founding Partner at LoftyInc Capital Management, co-founder of The Wennovation Hub, and a major figure in nurturing early-stage African startups. He earned a First Class Honours degree in Computer Engineering
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Tayo Oviosu – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Eyitayo David “Tayo” Oviosu is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and fintech innovator, widely respected as the Founder and Group CEO of Paga, a mobile payment ecosystem reshaping financial inclusion across Africa. Born in 1977 in Lagos State, Oviosu earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, cum laude, from the University of Southern California,
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Dr. Kennedy Onyekachi Okonkwo- Nominated For Investor Of The Year At The MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Dr. Kennedy Onyekachi Okonkwo is a celebrated Nigerian real-estate entrepreneur, business strategist, and philanthropist, best known as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nedcomoaks Limited. Born on October 12, 1977 in Lagos, hailing from Ojoto, Anambra State, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Ibadan and an MBA in
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Dr. Ola Brown- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Dr. Ola Brown is a visionary physician, investor, and entrepreneur whose groundbreaking contributions have redefined healthcare and finance in Africa. She is the Founder of the Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Company, a firm that invests in healthcare infrastructure, technology, and services across the continent. Her work reflects a unique blend of medical expertise, business acumen,
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Femi Otedola- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Femi Otedola is a distinguished Nigerian businessman, investor, and philanthropist whose name resonates strongly across Africa’s corporate and social landscape. He is the Executive Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, a leading player in Nigeria’s energy sector, focused on bridging the nation’s power deficit through sustainable electricity generation. Otedola first established his reputation in the oil
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Maya Horgan Famodu- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Maya Horgan Famodu is a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder, celebrated as one of the most influential women shaping Africa’s investment landscape. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Ingressive Capital, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting early-stage African tech startups. Through her work, she has become a central figure in bridging
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Aniedi Udo-Obong- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Aniedi Udo-Obong is a distinguished technology leader and ecosystem builder who has dedicated his career to advancing innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa. He currently serves as the Program Manager at Google for Startups, Africa, where he leads initiatives designed to empower entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship, and global networks needed to scale their businesses. Through
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Oluseun Onigbinde- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Oluseun Onigbinde is a renowned Nigerian entrepreneur, civic technologist, and public policy expert who has made remarkable contributions to governance, transparency, and accountability in Africa. He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of BudgIT, a leading civic technology organisation that leverages data-driven tools to simplify complex government budgets, public finance, and policies, making
Olufemi Olumide: Nominated for Influencer of the Year (Business & Impact) at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Olufemi Olumide is a distinguished Nigerian professional and business leader whose career spans across diverse sectors, where he has consistently demonstrated excellence, innovation, and visionary leadership. With a reputation for integrity, strategic foresight, and a results-driven mindset, Olumide has carved a niche for himself as a trailblazer committed to advancing both corporate growth and social
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Temilade Salami- Nominated for Influencer of the Year (Business & Impact) at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Temilade Salami ( Global Temi), is a distinguished environmentalist, climate advocate, and social innovator, widely celebrated for her unwavering commitment to advancing climate action across Africa. She is the Founder and Executive Director of EcoChampions, an organization dedicated to environmental sustainability, youth engagement, and climate education. Through her visionary leadership, she has mobilized thousands of
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Dr. Akin Akinpelu- Nominated for Influencer of the Year ( Business & Impact) at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Dr. Akin Akinpelu is an internationally respected leadership strategist, performance coach, and organizational transformation expert whose work has reshaped how businesses, governments, and institutions achieve sustainable growth. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Akin Akinpelu Learning and Development Company, a platform dedicated to building high-performing systems through strategy execution, leadership training, and
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Paul Onwuanibe- Nominated for Man of Steel (Male Trailblazer Award) of the Year at MOI Awards
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Paul Onwuanibe is an accomplished entrepreneur and visionary leader whose work has redefined real estate and lifestyle development in Africa. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Landmark Africa Group, a pioneering enterprise dedicated to creating integrated spaces that combine work, leisure, and living in world-class environments. Born in London in 1965, Paul
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SLOT NG- Nominated for Customer Centric Company of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Slot Systems Limited, popularly known as Slot NG, stands as one of Nigeria’s foremost indigenous retail giants, specializing in mobile phones, computers, electronics, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Chief Nnamdi Ezeigbo, the company began modestly in Lagos but has since expanded into a nationwide household name with branches strategically spread across the country. Slot
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Moniepoint – Nominated for Customer Centric Company of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Moniepoint Inc., formerly operating as TeamApt, is a trailblazing financial technology company committed to expanding financial access and inclusion across Africa. Established in 2015 by Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, the company initially provided banking software solutions that streamlined operations for Nigerian financial institutions. In 2019, Moniepoint secured a Central Bank of Nigeria switching license,
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