| 2022 The Future Awards Africa | |
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| Presented by | The Future Project |
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| Website | www.awards.thefutureafrica.com |
The 17th The Future Awards Africa (also known as 2022 The Future Awards Africa) released its nominees on Sunday, 24 September 2023. The award is to be hosted by Tayo Faniran and Idia Aisien at Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. [1]
On 25 September 2023, the organizers of the 17th TFAA's Awards announced Mai Atafo, Oyinkansola Fawehinmi, Latasha Ngwube, Olumide Makanjuola, Adim Isiakpona, Aisha Augie, Mark Okoye, Aisha Yesufu, Dr. Melvis Ndiloseh, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Tolulope Adedeji, Ayo Mairo-Ese, and Oluwasola Obagbemi, as members of its jury. [2]
The following is a list of nominees: [3]
| Young Person of the Year | Education |
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| Professional service | Law |
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| Entrepreneurship | Agriculture |
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| Technology | Photography |
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| Advocacy and Activism | Sport |
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| ON-Air Personality | Journalism |
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| Intrapreneurship | Health and Wellness |
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| Fashion | Film |
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| Acting | Content Creation |
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| Music | Governance |
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| Community Action | Arts and Literature |
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| Dance | Creativity and Innovation |
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