The likes of Pop singers Iyanya, Omawumi, top rapper Ice Prince, actor O.C Ukeje and UK based urban gospel singer-songwriter El Mafrex will be slugging it out in this year’s ‘Entertainment Talent’ category.
"We are beyond excited by the class of 2013 especially because the huge majority are previously unknown to the public", Ohimai Atafo, Chairman of the CWC says.
Check out the full list of nominees below…
THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM
- Anu Olusola (27)
- Jake Okechukwu (25)
- Orode Uduaghan-Okpu (24)
- Tobore Oro Edema (24)
- Maryam Augie (28)
- Modestus Chijoke Idoko (20)
- Chikezie Nwaoha (29)
- Yewande Akinola (28)
- Chuka Ofili (31), Emotu Balogun (27), Kene Udeze (24), and Clive Ayonye (23)
- Hugo Obi (32)
- Rita Omovbude (32)
- Bolajoko Fadipe (30)
- Dr. Okeke Kanayo (30)
- Monica Onuoha (30)
- Ife Adebayo (30)
- Kingsley Ezeani (23)
- Ediong Umoh (26)
- John Obidi (27)
- Modupeola Abiola (31)
- Fifehanmi Bankole (30)
- Ice Prince (28)
- OC Ukeje (32)
- Iyanya (27)
- Omawumi (31)
- El Mafrex (29)
Nominees in this category will be announced in conjunction with the British Council for ‘The International Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award Prize.’
THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN JOURNALISM
- Ugochi Anyaka (29)
- Monica Mark (29)
- Toyosi Ogunseye (29)
- Ben Ezeamalu (30)
- Jude Zoho (29)
- Saheed Jumar (28)
- Gbenga Ogunmakinde (28)
- Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola (28)
- Nonyelum Ibeh (27)
- Melody Okwuazu (22)
- Blessing Liman (29)
- Fareeda Ibrahim (29)
- Dr. Adanna Chukwuma (31)
- Joycee Awojoodu (23)
- Ekong Ekong Imona (32)
- Barbara Iyayi (32)
- Osita Abana (28)
- Adim Isiakpona (28)
- Kayode Temenu (29)
- Jadesola Osiberu (27)
- Zanau Hassan Maikasuwa (31)
- Olawale Isaiah Ojo (24)
- Precious Peter Nweke (31)
- Abraham Ojoh (22)
- Adbdulazeez Yusuf (29)
- Vera Akporeha (23)
- Wanger Ayu (26)
- Yomi Makun (27)
- Agbani Darego (31)
- Aisha Bello (24)
- Toyin Odutola (28)
- Njideka Akunyili (30)
- Anthony Anth Ezeokoye (30)
- Kenneth Gyang (27)
- Ishaya Bako (27)
- Isoken Ogiewonyi (26) and Wonuola Odunsi (29)
- Ijeoma Okeagu (30)
- Gbolahan Fagbilere (30)
- Chibuike Aguene (30)
- Ayodeji Adewunmi (29), Opeyemi Awoyemi (25), and Olalekan Olude (29)
- Gossy Ukanwoke (25)
- Adebayo Degbembgo (30)
- Olufunbi Falayi (27)
- Otto Orondaam (26)
- Oriahi Anderson (25)