Trendupp Awards 2025: Top Nigerian Influencers Nominated

The Trendupp Awards 2025 has officially unveiled its full list of nominees, celebrating the boldest and most impactful voices in Nigeria’s digital space.

Rather than focusing solely on popularity, the Trendupp Awards aim to recognize individuals and brands making real societal impact through content creation, consistency, and audience engagement.

Among the prominent nominees are household names like Tunde Onakoya, who continues to drive social change through chess activism; Bimbo Ademoye, a beloved Nollywood actress and YouTube star; and Nancy Isime, known for her dynamic presence both on-screen and online.

Additionally, other well-known figures such as Ruth Kadiri, Regina Daniels, Omoni Oboli, and nightlife influencer Cubana Chief Priest are also nominated. These personalities are being honored for their ability to spark conversations, inspire communities, and elevate Nigeria’s digital narrative.

This year’s nominations cut across multiple categories including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, comedy skits, podcasting, lifestyle, tech content, and more.

Importantly, the Trendupp Awards 2025 introduces fresh categories like Force of Social Good and Force of the Pod, reflecting the growing influence of purpose-driven content and long-form storytelling.

Below is a look at some of the key categories and their standout nominees:

Meet the 2025 Nominees

Force of Influence (Nigeria)

• Kie Kie

• Enioluwa Adeoluwa

• Aproko Doctor

• Veekee James

• Tunde Onakoya

• Cubana Chief Priest

Force of Influence (Regional)

Recognizing top creators across Africa:

• Zero Brainer (Tanzania)

• Khosi Twala (South Africa)

• Hypers Kidsfrica (Uganda)

• Boubou Design_ (Senegal)

• The Roaming Chef (Kenya)

• Mr Ghana Baby (Ghana)

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

• Brainjotter

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 (Podcast)

• I Said What I Said Pod

• Eden Oasis Realty

• With Chude

• The Honest Bunch

• 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

• Jojo of Lele

• 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

The Trendupp Awards 2025 will once again shine a light on the best of digital talent, driving creativity and innovation in Nigeria and across Africa.