The 2025 Trendupp Awards has unveiled its nominees, honouring top Nigerian influencers, creators, and brands shaping digital culture.
Big names like Tunde Onakoya, Regina Daniels, Veekee James, and Bimbo Ademoye earned nods across various categories including YouTube, Instagram, and Social Good.
The awards spotlight innovation and impact across platforms like TikTok, X, and podcasts, while also celebrating emerging talents and regional influencers from across Africa.

The 2025 edition of the Trendupp Awards has officially announced its list of nominees, spotlighting a wide array of Nigerian digital creators, celebrities, and content-driven brands.

With a strong focus on recognising creativity, consistency, and impact across social media platforms, the awards celebrate those who have contributed meaningfully to digital culture and online engagement.

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Among the standout nominees this year are Tunde Onakoya, Bimbo Ademoye, Ruth Kadiri, Nancy Isime, Regina Daniels, Omoni Oboli, and Cubana Chief Priest—figures who have made significant waves across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and beyond.

This year’s categories span content niches such as comedy skits, lifestyle, tech, food, social impact, and regional influence. The awards also shine a light on emerging talents and brands that have fostered meaningful collaborations in the digital space.

Below is the full list of 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
– Diaryofakitchenlover
– 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 Trendupp Awards continue to serve as a major platform recognising digital talent and cultural relevance in Africa’s vibrant online ecosystem.

JAMB Recommends Sanctions for CBT Centres, Registrants Over Fingerprint Irregularities

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended disciplinary measures against 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and their agents found to be involved in fingerprint violations during the registration process for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

JAMB’s registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this known after a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, which also involved discussions with the implicated CBT centres and registrants.

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