Tunde Onakoya, Priscilla Ojo, Bimbo Ademoye, Peller Among Nominees for 2025 Trendupp Awards [Full List]

The nominees for the 2025 Trendupp Awards have been announced, with several Nigerian celebrities and influencers being recognized for their outstanding impact across social media platforms.

Organized by Trendupp Africa, the awards celebrate influencers, brands, organizations, and content creators who are driving culture and making notable contributions to society through digital media.

Among the top nominees this year are chess champion and education advocate Tunde Onakoya, actress Bimbo Ademoye, media personality Priscilla Ojo, and influencer Peller. Other big names on the list include Nancy Isime, Ruth Kadiri, Regina Daniels, Kie Kie, Sabinus, Taaooma, and Enioluwa Adeoluwa.

The panel of judges for the 2025 edition includes renowned photographer Kelechi Amadi-Obi, media executive Sam Onyemelukwe, Ghanaian media personality Ameyaw Debrah, and actress/entrepreneur Iyabo Ojo.

Full List of 2025 Trendupp Awards Nominees

Force of Instagram

• Opeyemi Famakin

• Diana Eneje

• Uche Montana

• Nancy Isime

• Stan Nze

• Tomike Adeoye

Force of Virality

• Jarvis

• Peller

• Priscilla Ojo

• Papaya Ex

• Veekee James

• Egungun

• Brain Jotter

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

• Diary of a Kitchen Lover

• 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 Nigeria

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 2025 Trendupp Awards aim to highlight the growing influence of digital creatives across Africa. Winners will be announced at a ceremony that promises to be a celebration of innovation, community impact, and digital excellence.