Segun Agbaje – Nominated for Man of Steel (Male Trailblazer) of the Year at MOI Awards
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Segun Agbaje, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), is one of Africa’s most respected bankers and corporate leaders. With a career spanning over three decades, he has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership, redefining banking in Nigeria and across the continent. His strategic foresight has transformed GTCO from a traditional bank
- Published in Man of Steel (Male Trailblazer Award)
Austin Avuru – Nominated for Man of Steel (Male Trailblazer) of the Year at MOI Awards
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Austin Avuru is a celebrated Nigerian geologist, entrepreneur, and corporate leader whose career has transformed Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. He is best known as the Co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, a leading independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. His leadership
- Published in Man of Steel (Male Trailblazer Award)
Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu- Nominated for Man of Steel( Male Trailblazer) of the Year at the MOI Award
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu, CON, is one of Nigeria’s most accomplished industrialists and a defining figure in Africa’s private sector development. He is the Founder and Executive Chairman of BUA Group, a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate with interests in cement, sugar, flour, pasta, oil and gas, real estate, ports, and infrastructure. Established in 1988, BUA has grown into
- Published in Man of Steel (Male Trailblazer Award)
Mo Abudu- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
Mo Abudu is a Nigerian media mogul, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, widely celebrated as one of Africa’s most powerful women in media and entertainment. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Media, a company that has redefined storytelling and representation for Africans on global screens. Under her leadership, EbonyLife has grown into a
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
Tiwalola Olanubi Jnr.- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
Tiwalola Olanubi Jnr. is a Nigerian media entrepreneur, digital strategist, and communications expert who has carved a niche in the intersection of media, technology, and youth engagement. He is the Founder and Lead Strategist of DottsMediaHouse, one of Africa’s leading digital marketing and media agencies, widely recognized for shaping conversations and building brand influence in
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
Rufai Oseni- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Award
Friday, 05 September 2025
Rufai Oseni is a prominent Nigerian broadcaster, journalist, and public affairs analyst, widely respected for his articulate, bold, and fact-driven style of commentary. He has built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most fearless voices in the media space, known for holding leaders and institutions accountable while advocating for social justice, good governance, and citizen
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
Osasu Igbinedion- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
Osasu Igbinedion is a Nigerian media entrepreneur, broadcast journalist, and philanthropist whose work bridges governance, development, and public engagement. She is best known as the founder of the Osasu Show Foundation (OSF) and the host of The Osasu Show, a program dedicated to highlighting issues of governance, democracy, and social justice across Africa. Born into
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
Kunle Afolayan- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
Kunle Afolayan is a celebrated Nigerian filmmaker, actor, and producer widely regarded as one of the leading voices in African cinema. Born in Lagos in 1974 to the legendary actor Adeyemi Afolayan, popularly known as Ade Love, he grew up in a family deeply connected to the arts. His early exposure to film and performance
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
Simon Kolawole- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
Simon Kolawole is a respected Nigerian journalist, columnist, and media entrepreneur celebrated for his integrity, intellect, and innovative approach to journalism. Born in Ilorin, Kwara State, he studied Mass Communication at the University of Lagos before obtaining a Master’s degree in Governance and Development from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. Kolawole began
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
Nduka Obaigbena- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
Nduka Obaigbena is a Nigerian media entrepreneur, publisher, and cultural figure whose work has shaped journalism and broadcasting in Africa. Born in Ibadan in 1959, he studied at the University of Benin and later attended international programs in business and leadership. His vision was to create media platforms that would compete globally while reflecting African
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
Peace Hyde- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
Peace Hyde is a Ghanaian-born British television producer, journalist, and social entrepreneur whose work has positioned her at the forefront of African media and storytelling. She is widely recognized for her role as Head of Digital Media and Partnerships, as well as West Africa Correspondent for Forbes Africa, where she has interviewed some of the
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
David Hundeyin- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
David Hundeyin is a Nigerian investigative journalist, writer, and public intellectual renowned for his fearless reporting, sharp commentary, and uncompromising pursuit of truth. Over the years, he has built a reputation as one of Africa’s most controversial yet impactful journalists, known for exposing corruption, government misconduct, and human rights abuses through hard-hitting investigative work. Born
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
Philip Obaji Jr.- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
Philip Obaji Jr. is a distinguished Nigerian journalist, human rights activist, and advocate for global social justice whose work has earned him international recognition. Known for his fearless reporting and commitment to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, he has established himself as one of Africa’s most respected investigative writers. His career reflects a dedication
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
ZikokoMag- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
ZikokoMag is a Nigerian digital media platform that has become one of the most influential youth-driven publications in Africa. Established under Big Cabal Media, Zikoko was created with the vision of telling authentic African stories in a bold, relatable, and creative manner. Since its launch, the platform has grown into a household name among young
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
“I Said What I Said- Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
“I Said What I Said,” popularly referred to as ISWIS, is one of Nigeria’s most dynamic and culturally relevant podcasts, co-hosted by FK Abudu and Jola Ayeye. Since its inception, the podcast has established itself as a leading platform where young Nigerians and Africans at large engage in unfiltered conversations about society, lifestyle, culture, and
- Published in Media Visionary of the Year
Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde- Nominated For Media Visionary Of The Year At MOI 2025
Friday, 05 September 2025
Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde—professionally known as Funke Akindele and famously as “Jenifa”—born in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. She is the second of three children born to a medical doctor mother and a retired school principal father. Her early upbringing in Lagos exposed her to both academic and performance-oriented influences, laying the groundwork for her future career
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Temie Giwa-Tubosun- Nominated For Entrepreneur Of The Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 05 September 2025
Temie Giwa-Tubosun (née Oluwaloni Olamide Giwa), born in December 1985 in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria, is a visionary Nigerian-American health entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of LifeBank, a groundbreaking health-tech enterprise that delivers essential medical supplies across Africa. Her early upbringing in Ila, Ilesha, and Ibadan was deeply influenced by her family’s academic orientation.
- Published in Entrepreneur of the Year
Kemi Adetiba- Nominated For Media Visionary Of The Year At MOI 2025
Friday, 05 September 2025
Kemi Adetiba is a celebrated Nigerian filmmaker, director, and media personality whose work has significantly shaped contemporary Nollywood and African visual storytelling. Born on January 8, 1980, in Lagos, Nigeria, Kemi was raised in a family that valued education, creativity, and professional excellence. Her father, Dele Adetiba, is a renowned communications engineer, while her mother,
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Aisha Yesufu- Nominated For Citizen of the Year At MOI Awards 2025
Friday, 05 September 2025
Aisha Yesufu is a renowned Nigerian activist, entrepreneur, and public speaker who has become one of the most prominent voices in the fight for justice, accountability, and democratic rights in Nigeria. Born on December 12, 1973, in Kano State to parents of Edo origin, Aisha grew up in a conservative environment where opportunities for women
- Published in Citizen of the year
VeryDarkMan- Nominated For Citizen Of The Year At MOI Awards 2025
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, is a Nigerian activist, social commentator, and digital influencer whose fearless advocacy has positioned him as one of the most outspoken voices of his generation. Born in Kaduna State, and originally from Edo State, he grew up with an early awareness of social inequality and systemic
- Published in Citizen of the year