British Council Hosts The Future Awards Africa 2018 Nominees. Niniola, Zainab Balogun, Emmanuel Oyeleke, Ink Eze, Folu Storms, Tomike Alayande, Others Attend

The British Council yesterday hosted The Future Awards Africa 2018 nominees to a reception in Lagos with young change-makers including Niniola, Zainab Balogun, Emmanuel Oyeleke, Ink Eze, Folu Storms, Fisayo Fosudo and others receiving their certificates of nomination.

With 20 categories and 100 nominees selected this year, The Future Awards Africa seeks to acknowledge inspiring young Nigerians between the ages of 18-31 making a difference through social enterprise, social good, and creativity.

Osayi Alile, CEO, Act Foundation gave the welcome address while Steve Forbes, Director of Operations, British Council gave the opening speech at the reception. Music artiste and social activist, Bankole ‘Banky W’ Wellington was the guest speaker at the well-attended event.

The 13th edition of the Awards event will hold on Sunday, 16 December, 2018 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

See photos from the event below:

#TFAA2018 Nominees Class of 2018

Alex Yangs, CEO Red Media Africa at #TFAA2018 Nominees Reception

Awazi Angalaga and Niniola, #TFAA2018 Nominees

Azeez Quadry, Host #TFAA2018 Nominees Reception

Bankole Banky W Wellington delivering the Keynote Address at #TFAA2018 Nominees Reception

Banky W and #TFAA2018 Nominees

Bukonla Adebakin, COO The Future Project, at #TFAA2018 Nominees Reception

Emmanuel Okoro (Emmy Kasbit), #TFAA2018 Nominee

Emmanuel Oyeleke, #TFAA2018 Nominee

Fisayo Fosudo, #TFAA2018 Nominee

Folu Storms, #TFAA2018 Nominee

Ink Eze, #TFAA2018 Nominee

Osayi Alile and Nominees of #TFAA2018

Osayi Alile, CEO ACT Foundation delivering her welcome address at #TFAA2018 Nominees Reception

Ronke Bamisedun, #TFAA2018 Nominee

Steve Forbes, Director of Operations, British Council at #TFAA2018 Nominees Reception

Temi Marcella Awogboro, #TFAA2018 Nominee

Tomike Alayande and Banky W

Tope Adenola, #TFAA2018 Nominee

Tosin Ogundadegbe (Style Infidel) #TFAA2018 Nominee

Zainab Balogun #TFAA2018 Nominee