Africa’s most prestigious platform for celebrating young changemakers, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), is proud to announce the call for nominations for this year’s awards edition, under the poignant and timely theme, “Threads of Legacy.” Now in its 19th year, The Future Awards Africa continues its mission of spotlighting young Africans who are not just breaking ground but building futures, weaving impact, and creating legacies that outlive trends. This year’s edition comes at a historic time as parent brand, RED | for Africa, marks its 20th year of redefining storytelling and experiential marketing on the continent.

From April 21st to May 31st, 2025, the public is invited to nominate exceptional young Africans aged 18 to 33 who have made significant contributions within their communities and industries over the past year across 25 categories.

“This year is especially significant for us,” said Ayodeji Razaq, Executive Director of The Future Project and Group CEO of RED | for Africa.“As RED marks 20 years of #REDefining storytelling for indigenous brands and individuals across the continent, we are reminded that true impact lies not just in what we create, but in the legacy we leave behind. The 19th edition of TFAA, themed ‘Threads of Legacy’, invites us all to reflect on how the next generation of African leaders are not only shaping the now but also stitching together a future we can all be proud of.”

Categories for Nomination:

• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Young Person Of The Year
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Education
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Professional Service
• The Future Awards Africa Prize In Law
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Entrepreneurship
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Agriculture
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Technology
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Photography
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Advocacy & Activism
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Sport
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For On-Air Personality
• The Future Awards Africa Prize In Journalism
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Intrapreneurship
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Health And Wellness
• The Future Awards Africa Prize In Fashion
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Film
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Acting
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Content Creation
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Music
• The Future Awards Africa Prize In Governance
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Community Action
• The Future Awards Africa Prize In Arts
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Literature
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Public Service
• The Future Awards Africa Prize For Creativity

Nominees must have made a tangible impact in their field and/or community, either in Nigeria or globally, within the last year. Accessible and verifiable achievements must back all submissions.

Visit https://awards.thefutureafrica.com/ nominate to nominate.

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