Future Awards Africa Event
Winners to show hosts: Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James unveiled as hosts of the 18th edition of The Future Awards Africa
#TFAA18 will take place on Sunday, 10 November 2024
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the continent's most prestigious platform dedicated to celebrating young African excellence, has announced Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James as the official hosts of the highly anticipated 18th edition. This year’s event, themed “Celebrating the Great and the Daring,” is set to hold on November 10, 2024, at the iconicBalmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Tunde Onakoya, recipient of the 2021 TFAA Prize for Community Action, is renowned for transforming lives through Chess in Slums Africa, an initiative that empowers marginalised children in communities like Majidun, Makoko, and Oshodi. A Guinness World Record holder for the longest marathon chess game, he is poised to put on a captivating show.
He will share the stage with last year’s TFAA Prize for Fashion winner, Veekee James—a visionary fashion designer, entrepreneur, and gospel singer celebrated for her stunning fashion designs across Africa. She is sure to bring her signature style and creativity to the award ceremony.
Speaking on this year’s hosts, Ayodeji Razaq, Executive Director, The Future Awards Africa, expressed his confidence in the dynamic duo. He said, “We are confident that Tunde and Veekee are the perfect pair to lead this year’s celebration. Tunde and Veekee, past TFAA winners, embody the excellence, resilience, and innovation that define The Future Awards Africa—a platform celebrating young African talent that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change.”
The 18th edition of The Future Awards Africa is supported by Knorr, Mavin Records, Vesti, Infinix Mobility, Fayrouz, Tiger, Legend Twist, Dukiya Investment ltd, Alpha & Jam, and Guardian Life.
For press inquiries, please contact info@thefutureafrica.com.
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About The Future Awards Africa
Known as the "Nobel Prize for Young Africans" by the World Bank and dubbed the "Most important awards for outstanding young Africans" by Forbes, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) is the continent's most prestigious platform celebrating young excellence. Since its inception, TFAA has recognised individuals aged 18 to 31 making significant impacts in sectors such as entrepreneurship, social innovation, creativity, and public service. Now, in its 18th year, TFAA continues to inspire and honour the next generation of leaders who are shaping Africa's future through its annual awards program.
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