SEE FULL LIST: Layi Wasabi, BNXN, Genovevah Umeh shine at TFAA 2024

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November 11, 2024 4:31 pm

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BNXN, Layi Wasabi, and Genovevah Umeh were among the winners at the 2024 edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA).

The annual event held in Lagos on Sunday night celebrates young people between the ages of 18-31 who have made outstanding achievements in their respective fields.

This year’s ceremony, themed ‘Celebrating the Great and Daring,’ honoured the extraordinary achievements of young Africans who are fearlessly breaking boundaries and reshaping the continent’s future.

Below is the list of this year’s winners:

Education

Odunayo Aliu — WINNER
Kudakwashe Foya
Obasanjo Fajemirokun
Jennifer Jonathan
Aramide Kayode

Journalism

Adesuwa Giwa Osagie
Zainab Bala — WINNER
Blessings Mosugu
Eniola Olatunji
Abubakar Ibrahim Olaye

Content Creation

Isaac Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi) — WINNER
Winifred Nwania (Zeelicious)
Joseph Onaolapo (Jay On Air)
Nonye Udeogu (This Thing Called Fashion)
Folagade Banks (Mama Deola)

Creativity and Innovation

Shamsuddeen Jibril
Zonna (Zo Culture)
Anita Ashiru — WINNER
Salvation Uzoma (Ke0la)
Ibukunoluwa Ajagbe (IBQuake)

Health and Fitness

Olabintan Odunola
Yewande Benn
Kiki Diorgu
Olusina Ajidahun — WINNER
Amanda Ihemebiri

Community Action

Chioma Ukpabi
Damilola Uzoma-Udoma
Doreen Omosele
Stanley Anigbogu — WINNER
Ridwan AbdulRazaq

Arts and Literature

Mayowa Alabi (ShutaBug)
Samson Bakare
Sylvestre Nsengimana — WINNER
Ahmed Alsagheer
Damilare Kuku

Photography

Omoboyejo Oyewusi (ItsBoye)
Onuchukwu Timothy (MyDadsBoss)
Chika Onuu
Enoshowo Eworo (Captured by Adesuwa)
Ifeoluwa Babalola (SnappCode) — WINNER

Activism and Advocacy

Fauzuddeen Mahmud
Amrah Aliyu
Jude McKelvin Oseh
Tolulope Theresa Gbenro
Mukthar Halilu Modibbo — WINNER

Fashion

Ikechukwu Urum (Founder Jabari Model Management)
Phupho Gumede K
Muftau Femi Ajose (Founder Cute Saint)
Amy Aghomi
Olayinka Ashogbon (Founder AshLuxe) — WINNER

Law

Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa
Anita Osarieme
Victoria Oloni
Ayooluwa Oderinde — WINNER
Bernice Asein

Film

Akinkunle Michael Akinrogunde (AMA Psalmist) — WINNER
Praise Onyeagwalam (Director Pink)
Tola Okodugha
Fadamana Okwong
Feyifunmi Oginni

Professional Service

Hammed Kayode Alabi
Mark-Anthony Ezeoha
Felix Ohaeri
Stanley Nweke-Eze
Aboyowa Ikpobe — WINNER

Entrepreneuship

Promise Ovai Kenneth-Odum (CEO Rukkies Decor)
Oluwole Fapohunda (CEO Seven30 Real Estate Ltd)
Bayo Lawal (Co-Founder Dukiya Investment) — WINNER
Miracle Onuoha (CEO The Fluiide Company Ltd)
Williams Fatayo (CEO MovebytruQ)

Technology

Tobi Ololade (Founder Dojah)
Itunu Olufemi (Founder Brainary Technology Education)
Johnson Jaiyeola (CEO Helgg Scooters LTD)
Femi Aluko (CEO & Co-Founder Chowdeck Logistics) — WINNER
Kelvin Umechukwu (CEO & Co-Founder Bumpa)

Intrapreneurship

Victor Okpala
Hakeem Akiode
Debbie Larry-Izamoje — WINNER
Mary Edoro
Salman Dantata

On Air Personality

Seyebomi Ogunsanya (Sheye Banks) — WINNER
Ope Keshinro (SwitOpe)
Ita Nsikan-Abasi Asuquo (Grandprince Ita)
Emmanuella Isioma Odiatu
Osato Edokpayi (Osato EDK)

Agriculture

Etimbuk Imuk
Esohe Ekunwe — WINNER
Azeez Salawu
Nyifamu Manzo

Governance

Muhammad Sani Kassim
Abdulhaleem Ringim
Damilola Yusuf Adelodun — WINNER
Naufal Ahmad
Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade

Music

Chimamanda Chukwuma Pearl (Qing Madi)
Ayobami Alli-Hakeem (AnEndlessOcean)
Daniel Etiese Benson (BNXN) — WINNER
Michael Adebayo Olayinka (Ruger)
John Saviours Udomboso (Young John)

Sport

Victor Boniface — WINNER
Ademola Lookman
Sukurat Aiyelagbegan
Amy Okonkwo
Elizabeth Oshoba

Acting

Genoveva Umeh — WINNER
Uche Montana
Mike Afolarin
Kayode Ojuolape
Jide Oyegbile (J-Blaze)

K-drama actor Song Jae-Rim found dead at home

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November 13, 2024 11:31 am

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Song Jae-Rim, the South Korean actor known for his role in K-drama ‘The Moon Embracing The Sun’, is dead.

According to Korean media outlet Soompi, Jae Rim was discovered dead in his apartment in Seoul’s Seongdong district on November 12. He was 39.

A two-page letter was reportedly discovered at the scene. Although the cause of his death has not been revealed, there are rumours on social media that the actor may have committed suicide.

The authorities also said there are “no signs of foul play” at this time and that the investigation into the actor’s death is still ongoing.

Song Jae Rim’s burial is scheduled to take place at a funeral home in Yeouido on November 14.

Born on February 18, 1985, Jae Rim began his career as a runway model and appeared on the covers of numerous magazines.

He started acting in 2009 but got his big break for his role in ‘The Moon Embracing The Sun’, the 2012 drama series.

Chioma Chijioke welcomes baby boy — two years after husband’s death

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November 12, 2024 1:49 pm

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Chioma Chijioke, the Nigerian actress, has welcomed a baby boy — nearly two years after the death of her husband.

The movie star lost Kingsley Anosike, the Nollywood filmmaker and director, in February 2023. Anosike died in Kuwait after slumping on a football field.

On Monday evening, Chijioke announced her childbirth in an Instagram post.

The actress shared maternity photos while also expressing gratitude to God for her bundle of joy.

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The identity of Chijioke’s new partner, was however, not revealed.

Her colleagues and fans have congratulated her on the new addition to her family, wishing her all the best as a new mother.

The actress had previously shared emotional posts during her mourning period, including photos of herself going bald.

She had described her late husband as her “most precious possession”.

“Death you’re indeed a thief! In a twinkle of an eye you stole from me one of my most precious possessions and I can’t even fight you,” she wrote.

“Saying my heart is broken is an understatement compared to how I’m feeling, there’s this hole in my heart that has refused to be filled.”

Oprah Winfrey debunks claim she got $1m to endorse Kamala Harris

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November 12, 2024 1:46 pm

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Oprah Winfrey, the media executive, has denied claims that she received a $1 million payment to campaign for Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump, the Republican standard-bearer, recently defeated Harris, candidate of the Democratic Party in the United States presidential election, to become the 47th president.

But on November 8, Washington Examiner alleged that Winfrey’s company Harpo Productions received the payment to host a celebrity town hall meeting.

The newspaper claimed the $1 million was part of a $1 billion raised by Harris to fund the election.

The report alleged the campaign “paid more than $15 million, according to federal filings,” on “event production”.

“This included a $1 million payment to Harpo Productions for the ‘Unite for America’ event, which took place in September,” it added.

Winfrey had hosted a town hall meeting for Harris on September 19, which featured prominent celebrities like Chris Rock, Jennifer Lopez, and Meryl Streep. She also appeared as a keynote speaker at Harris’ rally in Philadelphia.

Despite her involvement in the rally, the 70-year-old television host maintained that she did not receive any payment for her support.

In an interview with TMZ, Winfrey denied the report, saying “it is untrue”.

“Not true. I was paid nothing ever,” she said.

In a statement, Harpo Productions confirmed that the Harris campaign had paid for the costs of the town hall, without giving a specific figure.

“Oprah Winfrey was at no point during the campaign paid a personal fee, nor did she receive a fee from Harpo,” it added.

Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others