Pop musician Simisola Ogunleye popularly known as Simi claimed the prize for music at The Future Awards Africa 2018 held on Sunday at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
Youth advocate Samson Itodo was the biggest winner of the night as he won the Young Person of the Year 2018 award for his work as leader of the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA) which focuses on youth participation in governance.
The 13th edition of the awards was hosted by ex-Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Tobi Bakre and media personality Bolanle Olukanni.
Some of the stars in attendance included Jumoke Adenowo, Mo Abudu, Zainab Balogun, Alex Ekubo and Mercy Johnson.
The event had 100 nominees in 20 categories selected for inspiring works and initiatives.
Nominees included innovators, philanthropists, activists, technocrats and creators.
List of winners
Young Person of the Year:
Samson Itodo
Professional Service:
Temi Marcella Awogboro
Public Service:
Daniel Philemon Saradau
Fashion:
Tosin Ogundadegbe
Creativity:
Ayobola Kekere Ekun
Comedy:
Mark Angel
Photography:
Emmanuel Oyeleke
Business:
Chidi Ajaere
New Media:
John Obidi
Acting:
Zainab Balogun
Obiageli Ezekwesili Prize for Advocacy:
Uche Kenneth Udekwe
Agriculture:
Ayodele Sipasi Olalekan
Screen Producer:
Nadine Ibrahim
On-Air Personality (Television):
Olive Emodi
University of Sussex and The Future Awards Prize for Education:
Itodo Anthony
Technology:
Odunayo Eweniyi, Joshua Chibueze and Somtochukwu Ifezue
On-Air Personality (Radio):
Folu Storms
Music:
Simisola Ogunleye
Sports:
Ahmed Musa
