The British Council yesterday hosted The Future Awards Africa 2018 nominees to a reception in Lagos with young change-makers including Niniola, Zainab Balogun, Emmanuel Oyeleke, Ink Eze, Folu Storms, Fisayo Fosudo and others receiving their certificates of nomination.
With 20 categories and 100 nominees selected this year, The Future Awards Africa seeks to acknowledge inspiring young Nigerians between the ages of 18-31 making a difference through social enterprise, social good, and creativity.
Osayi Alile, CEO, Act Foundation gave the welcome address while Steve Forbes, Director of Operations, British Council gave the opening speech at the reception. Music artiste and social activist, Bankole ‘Banky W’ Wellington was the guest speaker at the well-attended event.
The 13th edition of the Awards event will hold on Sunday, 16 December, 2018 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
See photos from the event below:
#TFAA2018 Nominees Class of 2018
Alex Yangs, CEO Red Media Africa at #TFAA2018 Nominees ReceptionAwazi Angalaga and Niniola, #TFAA2018 NomineesAzeez Quadry, Host #TFAA2018 Nominees ReceptionBankole Banky W Wellington delivering the Keynote Address at #TFAA2018 Nominees ReceptionBanky W and #TFAA2018 NomineesBukonla Adebakin, COO The Future Project, at #TFAA2018 Nominees ReceptionEmmanuel Okoro (Emmy Kasbit), #TFAA2018 NomineeEmmanuel Oyeleke, #TFAA2018 NomineeFisayo Fosudo, #TFAA2018 NomineeFolu Storms, #TFAA2018 NomineeInk Eze, #TFAA2018 NomineeOsayi Alile and Nominees of #TFAA2018Osayi Alile, CEO ACT Foundation delivering her welcome address at #TFAA2018 Nominees ReceptionRonke Bamisedun, #TFAA2018 NomineeSteve Forbes, Director of Operations, British Council at #TFAA2018 Nominees ReceptionTemi Marcella Awogboro, #TFAA2018 NomineeTomike Alayande and Banky WTope Adenola, #TFAA2018 NomineeTosin Ogundadegbe (Style Infidel) #TFAA2018 NomineeZainab Balogun #TFAA2018 Nominee
