Welcome to the NXT Honors, where we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Africans who have made exceptional contributions on a global level. The ultimate goal of this virtual award is to celebrate some of the most accomplished and talented individuals from across the continent.
These extraordinary individuals have surpassed boundaries, broken barriers, and inspired change, showcasing the best of Africa to the world.
FULL LIST OF NOMINEES
BEST ACTOR IN A FILM/TV SERIES
An African Actor who delivered a monumental performance in a film/tv series released in the year under review. This is a committee voted category
Chidi Dike – “Better Half”
Chuks Joseph – “Dark October”
Justin Mirichii – “Shimoni”
Femi Adebayo – “Jagun Jagun”
Richard Mofe Damijo – “The Black Book”
Thapelo Mokoena – “Fatal Seduction”
Thembikosi Mthembu – “Adulting”
Tobi Bakre – “Gangs of Lagos”
BEST ACTRESS IN A FILM/TV SERIES
An African Actress who delivered a monumental performance in a film/tv series released in the year under review. This is a committee voted category
Bimbo Ademoye – “Sibe”
Gail Mabalane – “Unseen”
Folu Storms – “Crime and Justice: Lagos”
Funke Akindele – “Battle on Buka Street”
Sindi Dlathu – “The River”
Siran Riak – “Goodbye Julia”
Chioma Akpotha – “Gangs of Lagos”
Mercy Johnson – “Battle on Buka Street”
BEST FILM
African Film (Feature Length & Short Film) with the utmost quality in terms of storytelling, production, impact and acting released in the year under review. This is a committee voted category
Gangs of Lagos – Jade Osiberu & Kemi Lala Akindoju
Goodbye Julia – Amjad Abu & Alala Mohammed Alomda
Jagun Jagun – Femi Adebayo
Married to Work – Angela Ruhinda, Nadila Shakur
Olema – Irene Uwoya
True Color – Cynthia Nwadiora, Okechukwu Oku
Battle on Buka Street – Funke Akindele, Nicole Ofoegbu & FilmOne Studios
The Black Book – Editi Effiong, Kemi Lala Akindoju
BEST SERIES (SCRIPTED & UNSCRIPTED)
Television or Web Series with the utmost quality in terms of production, expression and impact in the year under review. This is a committee voted category
Far From Home – Chinaza Onuzo & Dami Elebe
Fatal Seduction – Steven Pillemer
My Beautyful Life – Multichoice Nigeria
The Real Housewives of Nairobi – Eugene Mbugua
The River – Gwydion Beynon and Phathutshedzo Makwarela
Unseen – Gambit Films
Visa on Arrival – Ann Obaseki, Colette Otusheso
Young, Famous & African – Peace Hyde, Adelaide Joshua-Hill, Shahir Chundra
BEST MALE ARTISTE
Male African Artiste with the most impressive musical run and overall impact in the year under review. This is a committee voted category
Alikiba – Tanzania
Asake – Nigeria
Burna Boy – Nigeria
Davido – Nigeria
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
King Promise – Ghana
Sauti Sol – Kenya
Rema – Nigeria
Eddy Kenzo – Uganda
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE
Female African Artiste with the most impressive musical run and overall impact in the year under review. This is a committee voted category.
Amaarae – Ghana
Ayra Starr – Nigeria
LiBianca – Cameroon
Tiwa Savage – Nigeria
Uncle Waffles – South Africa
Vinka – Uganda
Sheebah Karungi – Uganda
Tyla – South Africa
Zuchu – Tanzania
BEST MUSIC PRODUCER
African Music Producer(s) with the most astounding production on a single track released in the year under review. This is a committee voted category
Blaisebeatz – “Lonely at the Top” by Asake
Genio – “No Days Off” by Teni
Justin99, Uncle Waffles, Tony Duardo – “Yahyuppiyah” by Uncle Waffles, Tony Duardo, Justin99, Pcee, EeQue & Chley
Killbeatz – “Terminator” by King Promise
Lizer Classic – “Achii” by Diamond Platnumz & Koffi Olomide
London – “Charm” by Rema
P Priime – “Leader” by Lojay
Trillo – “Declan Rice” by OdumoduBlvck
MUSIC EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Music Executives (including but not limited to Managers, Label Executives, Publicists) who have had the most impact on artistes and the industry in general. This is a committee voted category
Asa Asika – The Plug Entertainment
Charlotte Bwana – Audiomack
Charles “DPrince” Enebeli – Jonzing World
Feyisola Ogunbajo – Native Recs
Mobolaji Kareem – Empire
Raymond “Rayvanny” Shababan – Next Level Music
Tega Oghenejobo – Mavin Records
Vannessa Amadi – VAPR
BEST CONTENT CREATOR
Content Creator with the most social media impact and value in the year under review. This is a publicly voted category
Aderonke Adepoju – @omo.oba
Isaac Olayiwola – @layiwasabi
Jacky Vike – @jackyvike
Muhammed Gilmore – @gilmoore
Rita Uwayah Ginikachukwu – @neekahs_luxurybeads__
See Abuja – @seeabuja
Wode Maya – @mrghanababy
Opeyemi Famakin – @opeyemifamakin
Eric Okafor – @knewkeed
BEST FASHION INFLUENCER
Fashion and/or beauty influencer who has had the most social media impact in the year under review. This is a publicly voted category
Akin Faminu – @akinfaminu
Alicia Mbuaye Mukuna – @alicia_krakowska_hadid
Ernest Dinku Jr. – @that.spiffy.dynx
Ronke Raji – @ronkeraji
Saro Deele – @sarodeele
Sintle – @sintle_
Bella Okagbue – @bellaokagbue_
Charity Baaitse – @charitybaaitse_
BEST TALK BROADCAST
Talk Broadcasts (Includes but not limited to Radio Shows, Talk Shows & Podcasts) that have had the most impact in the year under review. This is a publicly voted category
Afrobeats Intelligence – Joey Akan
I Said What I Said – FK Abudu & Jola Ayeye
Sincerely Accra – Joseph Nti
The Afrobeats Podcast – Adesope Olajide
The Big Friday Show – Tacha Akide
The Honest Bunch – Nedu, Husband Material, Naomi & Deity Cole
The Hustler’s Corner – DJ Sbu
Toke Moments – Toke Makinwa
BREAKOUT STAR
A pop culture sensation who gained remarkable and fresh recognition in the year under review. This is a publicly voted category
Chidi Dike – @chididikee
Hilda Baci – @hildabaci
Ilebaye Odiniya – @ilebayeee
Khosi Twala – @khosi_twala
Natse Jemide – @natsejemide
Odumodu Blvck – @odumodublvck
Shallipopi – @theycallmeshallipopi
Tyla – @tyla
BEST AFRICAN MODEL
Male or Female Model (including but not limited to Runway, Fashion and Commercial) who have had the most impressive run in the year under review. This is a publicly voted category
Damilola Bolarinde – @_queendammy
Matthew Agono – @king_mattheyu
Nonso David – @nonsodavid_
Nyaduola Gabriel – @duop_nyaduola
Olatidoye Oluwagbemiga – @classic_gbemga
Kirezi Kentha – @kenthakirezi_
OUTSTANDING HUMANITARIAN
An individual who has made outstanding contributions to the society and has most the most substantial impact in people’s lives in the year under review. This Winner of this category will be determined by both the public and the committee
Liban Suleman – Tomorrow Foundation
Adepeju Babatunde Olukokun – Kokun Foundation
Tony Elumelu – Tony Elumelu Foundation
Tunde Olaoluwa Adekunle – Tunde Ednut
Osita Obidike – Osita Popcorn Foundation
Alli-Bob Cinwon – Evergreen Initiative
Ayoub Mahmoud – Mimi na Wewe Foundation
Precious Moloi-Motsepe – Motsepe Foundation
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Business/Company that has made continual business excellence through positive business growth in the year under review. This is a committee voted category
Vodi Group – Nigeria
Wasafi Group – Tanzania
Jazzy’s Burger – Nigeria
FilmOne Studios – Nigeria
OfferZen – South Africa
Mobetto Styles – Tanzania
Cubana Trading & Investments Co. Ltd.- Nigeria
Kippa Africa – Nigeria
BUSINESS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Founder, CEO or top executive of a company who has exhibited outstanding business leadership and vision in the year under review business growth in the year under review. This is a committee voted category
Augustine Ebose – CEO, Anchor Insurance
Seyi Vodi – CEO, Vodi Group
Owen Omogiafo – Group CEO, Transcorp
Umar Abdullahi – CEO, Cosgrove Investments Limited
Mehaye Donkor-Muntari – CEO, She-y
Deola Art Alade – CEO, Livespot360
Muloongo Muchelemba – CEO, Ongolo
Bright Sekoni – Founder, Audacious Properties