The list of nominees for the 2025 Trendupp Awards is out, and it features some of Nigeria’s most influential names in the world of content creation and social media.

The Trendupp Africa Awards is an annual event that celebrates content creators, influencers, brands, and organisations who are doing great work online. It gives recognition to people who are not only entertaining and educating others but are also using their platforms to make a difference in society.

This year’s list includes well-known personalities such as chess champion Tunde Onakoya, actresses Bimbo Ademoye, Ruth Kadiri, and Nancy Isime, as well as online stars like Priscilla Ojo, Sabinus, Taaooma, Brain Jotter, Kie Kie, Cubana Chief Priest, and Enioluwa Adeoluwa.

The judging panel for the 2025 awards includes respected names such as photographer Kelechi Amadi Obi, media executive Sam Onyemelukwe, Ghanaian media personality Ameyaw Deborah, and actress Iyabo Ojo.

Here’s a quick look at some of the major categories and nominees: