Tunde Onakoya, Priscilla Ojo, Bimbo Ademoye and Peller Among 2025 Trendupp Awards Nominees: Full List
Trendupp Awards 2025 celebrates top Nigerian influencers and content creators across social media.
Big names like Sabinus, Tunde Onakoya, Bimbo Ademoye lead this year’s nomination list.
Several top Nigerian content creators, influencers, and celebrities have received nominations for the highly anticipated 2025 Trendupp Awards. This annual event celebrates individuals and brands who have significantly impacted social media and digital culture across Africa.
Among the prominent figures nominated this year are chess champion and education advocate Tunde Onakoya, actress Bimbo Ademoye, social media star Priscilla Ojo, nightlife entrepreneur Peller, and skit makers Sabinus and Taaooma. Also featured are screen queens Nancy Isime, Ruth Kadiri, and Regina Daniels, alongside influencer Kie Kie and health advocate Aproko Doctor.
The Trendupp Awards aim to spotlight and reward outstanding achievements in content creation, brand collaboration, tech innovation, and social impact through digital platforms. Judges for the 2025 edition include industry veterans such as Kelechi Amadi Obi, Sam Onyemelukwe, Ameyaw Deborah, and Iyabo Ojo.
Below is the complete list of categories and nominees:
Force of Instagram
- Opeyemi Famakin
- Diana Eneje
- Uche Montana
- Nancy Isime
- Stan Nze
- Tomike Adeoye
Force of Virality
- Jarvis
- Peller
- Priscilla Ojo
- Papay Ex
- Veekee James
- Egungun
- Brainjotter
Force of X (Twitter)
- Asiwaju Lerry
- Pooja Media
- It Rutie
- Daniel Regha
- Omotara Lawrence
- Pamilerin Adegoke
Force of Lifestyle Content
- Liquorose
- Neo Akpofure
- Akin Faminu
- Chioma Ikokwu
- Adenike Adeleke
- Ola of Lagos
Force of Social Good
- Tunde Onakoya
- Asherkine
- King Mitchy
- Aproko Doctor
- Randy Peterz
- Eric Gugua
Force of Tech Content
- Kagan Tech
- I am Cypher
- Miss Techy
- Fisayo Fosudo
- Izzi Boye
- Valor Reviews
Force of The Pod
- I Said What I Said
- Eden Oasis Realty
- WithChude
- The Honest Bunch Podcast
- BTS Reality Show
- Isbae U (Curiosity Made Me Ask)
Force of YouTube
- Bimbo Ademoye
- Ruth Kadiri
- Omoni Oboli
- Steven Ndukwu
- Maurice Sam
- Nons Miraj
Force of Comedy Skits
- Sabinus
- Omo Oba
- Taaooma
- Gilmooree
- IamDikeh
- Folagade Banks
Force of Online Sensation
- Regina Daniels
- Kamo State
- Jay Onair
- Chekwas Michaels
- Folagade Banks
- Shank Comics
Force of TikTok
- Peller
- Celynukam
- Crispdal
- Itsyaboymaina
- Khloes_gram
- Purple Speedy
Force of Creative Arts
- Fola David
- R0dn3y
- Ib Quake
- Niyi Fagbemi
- Glamour Artz
- Hauwa
Force of Food Content
- Opeyemi Famakin
- Diary of a Kitchen Lover
- Ify’s Kitchen
- Hilda Baci
- Brian Nwana
- Tspices Kitchen
Emerging Force
- Jo Blaq
- Jojooflele
- Wanni X Handi
- Samuel Banks
- Kidbaby
- The Trenchboy
- Official Gheghe
- Skiny Comics
Force of Collaboration (Brands)
- Knorr Nigeria
- Bet9ja
- Indrive
- Fly Air Peace
- Lush Hair Nigeria
- Tecno Mobile NG
Force of Influence (Nigeria)
- Kie Kie
- Enioluwa Adeoluwa
- Aproko Doctor
- Veekee James
- Tunde Onakoya
- Cubana Chief Priest
Force of Influence (Regional)
- Zero Brainer (Tanzania)
- Khosi Twala (South Africa)
- Hypers Kidsfrica (Uganda)
- Boubou Design (Senegal)
- The Roaming Chef (Kenya)
- Mr Ghana Baby (Ghana)
The 2025 Trendupp Awards promises to be a celebration of digital excellence and innovation, shining a spotlight on the trailblazers shaping Africa’s online landscape.
