All is now set for the 12th  edition of The Future Awards Africa 2017.  Themed ‘Nigeria’s New Tribe’, the 2017 edition seeks to acknowledge inspiring young people making a difference through social enterprise, social good, and innovation.  The event will hold today at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.

The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa has announced award-winning singer/songwriter, Adekunle Gold and TV personality, Mimi Onalaja as the hosts of this year’s event.

Mimi Onalaja

Themed Nigeria’s New Tribe, the Awards will acknowledge inspiring young Nigerians aged 18-31 making a difference through social enterprise, social good, and creativity.

With 105 nominees selected over categories including Music, Beauty, Fashion & Design, Professional Service, Sports and more, 21 winners will be announced at the event, including the highly-coveted ‘Young Person of the Year’. Nominees for the awards were last week hosted to a reception at Banana Island, Lagos. Supported by the Ford Foundation, the event also saw the presentation of certificates to the nominees.

Anchored by Gbenga Aborowa, the reception had personalities like Ubi Franklin, Bovi, Akah Nnani, Olive Emordi, Mary Njoku, Eunice Omole, Ini Dima Okojie, and Emem Ema in attendance. Peter Okoye was guest speaker at the reception while artiste, Jeff Akoh performed.

The awards is powered by The Future Project, with support from Ford Foundation.