Some of Nigeria’s biggest social media personalities and celebrities have been nominated for the 2025 Trendupp Awards, which celebrates influencers, content creators, brands, and organizations making significant impact online.
The award organisers announced the nominees ahead of the ceremony scheduled to honour creativity and social contribution through digital platforms.
Nominees include renowned figures like Tunde Onakoya, Bimbo Ademoye, Ruth Kadiri, Nancy Isime, Regina Daniels, Sabinus, Taaooma, Brain Jotter, Kie Kie, Priscilla Ojo, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, and Cubana Chief Priest.
Judging Panel:
The 2025 panel of judges comprises top media and entertainment personalities — Kelechi Amadi Obi, Sam Onyemelukwe, Ameyaw Deborah, and Iyabo Ojo.
Key Nomination Categories Include:
- Force of Instagram: Opeyemi Famakin, Nancy Isime, Tomike Adeoye
- Force of Virality: Brainjotter, Peller, Priscilla Ojo
- Force of X (Twitter): Daniel Regha, Pamilerin Adegoke, Asiwaju Lerry
- Force of Lifestyle Content: Liquorose, Ola of Lagos
- Force of Social Good: Tunde Onakoya, Aproko Doctor
- Force of Tech Content: Fisayo Fosudo, Miss Techy
- Force of the Pod: I Said What I Said, WithChude, Honest Bunch
- Force of YouTube: Bimbo Ademoye, Ruth Kadiri, Omoni Oboli
- Force of Comedy Skits: Sabinus, Taaooma, Folagade Banks
- Force of Online Sensation: Regina Daniels, Shank Comics
- Force of TikTok: Peller, Purple Speedy
- Force of Creative Arts: Fola David, Hauwa
- Force of Food Content: Hilda Baci, Diaryofakitchenlover
- Emerging Force: Samuel Banks, The Trenchboy
- Force of Collaboration (Brands): Bet9ja, Lush Hair, Fly Air Peace
- Force of Influence (Nigeria): Kie Kie, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Cubana Chief Priest
- Force of Influence (Regional): Mr Ghana Baby, Khosi Twala (SA), Zero Brainer (Tanzania)
The Trendupp Awards continue to champion excellence in the digital content space across Africa, with the 2025 edition drawing attention for its star-studded nominees and diverse categories.
