Winner: Creative Agency of the Year MOI Awards 2025 – Insight Publicis

Winner: Creative Agency of the Year MOI Awards 2025 – Insight Publicis MOI Awards recognised Insight Publicis for its long-standing role in defining what modern Nigerian advertising looks and feels like, as well as its continued relevance in a new digital-first era.  The agency has been behind some of the country’s most memorable campaigns, helping

WINNER: Creative Force in Fashion MOI Awards 2025 – Somo by Somo

MOI Awards 2025 highlighted Somo by Somo as Creative Force in Fashion, opening the category by celebrating brands that quietly raise the standard of Nigerian design. MOI Awards acknowledged Somo by Somo for its commitment to detail, structure and elegance. The brand has built a reputation for pieces that look luxurious but also feel wearable,

WINNER: Influencer of the Year (Business & Impact) MOI Awards 2025 – Dr. Akin Akinpelu

MOI Awards 2025 framed its Influencer of the Year (Business & Impact) category around one question: whose voice is changing how people work, lead and build? The answer this year was Dr. Akin Akinpelu. MOI Awards recognised that, in a noisy world of quick quotes and “hustle” slogans, Dr. Akinpelu has chosen a more demanding

WINNER: Media Visionary MOI Awards 2025 – Masoyinbo

MOI Awards 2025 began its Media Visionary story by looking at who is changing how Nigerians see and hear themselves, and Masoyinbo came into sharp focus. Masoyinbo has taken a bold route: building an engaging, modern show around a Nigerian language and culture at a time when many creators feel pressured to stick to English.

WINNER: Music Trailblazer MOI Awards 2025 – Adekunle Gold

MOI Awards 2025 opened its Music Trailblazer category with one clear story in mind: the steady, fearless evolution of Adekunle Gold. From his early days as a highlife-influenced singer to his current status as a global Afrobeats and pop star, Adekunle Gold has refused to stay in one creative box.  MOI Awards recognised how he

WINNER: Start-up of the Year – Cardtonic

MOI Awards 2025 put a spotlight on bold young businesses, and in the Start-up of the Year category, Cardtonic stood out from the pack. MOI Awards recognised Cardtonic for doing something very simple but very powerful: turning a small, everyday frustration into a full digital finance solution. What began as a platform helping people sell

Winners MOI AWARDS 2025: Two Men of Steel Raising the Bar for African Businesses

At the just-concluded MOI Awards 2025, held at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, the spotlight did not only shine on brands and companies. It also rested on two men whose work has quietly shaped cities, industries, and opportunities for many people:  Dr. Ani Wellington, Group Chairman & CEO of Falcon Oil and Gas, and Paul

MOI AWARDS 2025: Two Women of Steel Building Value Across Africa

At the just-concluded MOI Awards 2025, held at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, two women stood out in a very special way. In Africa, where many women still face fear, doubt, and limits, Dr. Moji Davids and Folashade “Shade” Balogun walked on stage as and embodied something different: courage, consistency and the kind of work
Dr. Ani Gabriel Paul Wellington - Nominated for Man of Steel at the MOI Awards 2025

Dr. Ani Gabriel Paul Wellington – Nominated for Man of Steel at the MOI Awards 2025

Dr. Ani Gabriel Paul Wellington is a distinguished global business leader with over two decades of executive experience across oil and gas, infrastructure, innovation, and renewable energy.  As Group Chairman and CEO of Falcon Oil and Gas Inc. USA, he has led the company to become a major exporter of Nigerian crude, overseeing multi-billion-dollar offshore
Dr Omobola Johnson – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards

Dr Omobola Johnson – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards

Dr Omobola Johnson, former Nigerian Minister of Communication Technology, is a Senior Partner at TLcom Capital, where she leads investments in high-growth African technology companies.  She represents TLcom on the boards of Educatly, FairMoney, Okra and Pula, backing innovations in edtech, digital lending, open banking and agricultural insurance.  TLcom’s wider portfolio includes category-defining startups like
Tokunboh Ishmael

Tokunboh Ishmael – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards

Tokunboh Ishmael is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alitheia Capital, a pioneering impact-investing firm channelling private equity into inclusive African businesses.  She co-founded the $100m Alitheia IDF gender-lens fund, investing in women-owned or women-serving SMEs such as Reelfruit, Psaltry International, Wemy Industries, Ivili Loboya, Jetstream Africa, SweepSouth and SKLD, across agribusiness, consumer goods, logistics and
Olumide Soyombo – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards

Olumide Soyombo – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards

Olumide Soyombo is one of Africa’s most prolific early-stage tech investors and co-founder of pan-African VC firm Voltron Capital. A serial angel, his portfolio spans more than 30 startups, including Paystack, PiggyVest, TeamApt (Moniepoint), Brass, Trove, Mono and Lemonade Finance, many of which are now market leaders in fintech and digital infrastructure.  Through Voltron Capital,
Adekunle Gold – Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at MOI Awards

Adekunle Gold – Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at MOI Awards

Adekunle Gold (born Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and visual artist whose career is a testament to reinvention, craftsmanship and cultural ambition.  From his early days in church choirs and graphic design, he broke through with the 2014 hit single “Sade,” which laid the groundwork for his evolution into Afropop royalty. In
Dammy Twitch – Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at MOI Awards

Dammy Twitch – Nominated for Music Trailblazer of the Year at MOI Awards

Dammy Twitch (born Apampa Oluwadamilola Owolabi, 27 October 1995) has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic visual storytellers, seamlessly blending music, film, and culture.  Beginning his career as a photographer and editor, he transitioned into video direction, founding his production houses, Polar Films and Kadiri Studios. His work spans Nigeria’s music heavyweights and international
Babatunde Akin‑Moses –  Nominated for Young Executive to Watch of the Year at MOI Awards

Babatunde Akin‑Moses –  Nominated for Young Executive to Watch of the Year at MOI Awards

Babatunde Akin-Moses stands out as one of Nigeria’s most promising young executives, successfully blending fintech innovation with strategic leadership.  As CEO and co-founder of Sycamore Group, he has overseen its transformation into a regulated investment platform managing over ₦10 billion in assets, following the company’s receipt of a full fund/portfolio manager licence from the Securities
David Eluemunoh –  Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at MOI Awards

David Eluemunoh –  Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at MOI Awards

David Eluemunoh is a prominent Nigerian tech content creator and social media influencer whose work has redefined how technology education reaches everyday audiences. Known for his short-form, engaging, and informative videos, he has successfully carved out a niche as one of Nigeria’s most influential tech voices. A graduate with a Higher National Diploma in Computer
Shalom Ogo Ayorinde –  Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at MOI Awards

Shalom Ogo Ayorinde –  Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at MOI Awards

Shalom Ogo-Ayorinde is a Nigerian digital marketer, web designer and tech-enthusiast whose work sits firmly at the crossroads of creativity and technology.  His profile describes him as a funnel and website expert, deeply focused on converting visitor traffic into meaningful customer engagements. This year, Shalom’s name gained traction in tech circles as he expanded his
Florentina Agu

Florentina Agu – Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion of the Year at the MOI Awards

At just 25, Florentina Agu has emerged as one of Africa’s most exciting creative forces in fashion. Through her brand Hertunba, she is redefining what it means to merge heritage, sustainability, and femininity in design. Founded in Lagos, Hertunba champions African craftsmanship with a modern narrative, celebrating the spirit and resilience of women through fashion

Nkem Onwudiwe – Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year at MOI Awards

Nkem Onwudiwe is the founder of Her Network, a global lifestyle and empowerment platform dedicated to amplifying the voices and achievements of women.  With a background in marketing and public relations, Nkem has built a respected brand that fuses storytelling with community building. In 2024, she hosted the third edition of the Her Network Annual
Tosin Adefeko – Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year at MOI Awards

Tosin Adefeko – Nominated for Media Visionary of the Year at MOI Awards

Tosin Adefeko is a powerhouse in strategic communications and storytelling. As the founder and CEO of AT3 Resources and The Muvmnt Studio, she has built a career at the intersection of media, marketing, and cultural innovation. With over two decades of experience across finance, broadcast media, and brand consulting, Tosin’s approach to communications is rooted