Here are the nominees for the 7th edition of MAYA AWARDS AFRICA.
We have taken this up and built this list from the scratch for 90 days basing our selections on each nominees CREDIBILITY, VISIBILITY, and CREATIVITY.
We have tried as much as possible to make this list of 80 CATEGORIES the most inclusive youth awards in Africa.
This list, however, is subject to addition and deduction before voting commences on Thursday, October 10th, 2019.
Kindly note that being on this list doesn’t guarantee to win. Fans votes and the board of jury’s ratification decides.
Any suggestions, complaints, name spellings, and all inquiries should be directed to 080-6673-5583 between NOW AND FRIDAY, 27TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.
We won’t take any after the set date. See you at Lekki Event Centre on the 17th of November, 2019.
CREATIVE ART BRAND
Vogue Printz
Duxe Graphics
Chisquo Designs
Smett Graphics
Procare Multimedia
Klux Prints
Yoms Graphics
Hullmark Designs
VISUAL ART BRAND
Mamatee Arts
Kingsley Ayogu
Bright Dike DB7
EboniArts
Geebelz Arts
TessArt Gallery
Fola David
Laredo Arts
Artsassin
Michael Umoudit
BEAUTY THERAPY BRAND
Queenslyt Lippie
Berbie Beauty
Bam Beauty Products
Peri Beauty Store
Bardi Cosmetics
Pop It Cosmetics
Yanga Beauty
The Glowdess
AngelNIKKY
MED SPA BRAND
Posh Glow Spa
Irish Med Spa
Society Glam House
DRil Spa
Hawz of Harbz
Venivici Spa
Sims Spa
Zanzee Spa
B Natural Spa
SKINCARE THERAPY BRAND
House of Phreedah Skincare
Pels International
MIRA SkinCare
Xtianah Skincare
Flakies Skincare
Isi Organic Skincare
PoshGlow Cosmetics
Sufi Cosmetics
Lashi Cosmetics
SKINCARE THERAPY BRAND (N.B.T)
Savvvy Cosmetics
Qwinbee Skincare
Kaffy Skincare
Diamond Luxury Skincare
Amour Cosmetics
Mandr Skincare
Fairy Glam Skincare
Luscious By Lisa
YB Secrets Skincare
EVENT MANAGEMENT BRAND
Coker Creative
Oaken Events
Events by SI
TrendyBE Events
Highflyers Events
Lavish by Michelle
Strictly Events
No Surprises
IPC Events
Ball Events
EVENT MANAGEMENT BRAND (N.B.T)
DSF Events
DW Events
Stephy Signature Events
Kaycees Events
NPU Events
B and B Pro Events
Events by BOB
Devera Events
Ideal.Parties
AUTO SHOPPING BRAND
ChatterHauz Global Ltd
Jedams Autos
IVD Autos
Koksie Woskie Autos
Raay 707 Autos
JB Autos
Mill Harbour Autos
Nello Autos
Topside &SSG Autos
C.E.O, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
CM Folorunso – Land Lagos
Wale Ayilara – LandWey
Ololade Abuta – Gracias Property
Bamidele Onalaja – RevolutionPlus
Marian Olando 24 – Milano Properties
Usman Goodness – Naija Realty 24
Aisha Lawal – Cosgrove Africa/Smart Homes
ENTERPRISING YOUTH
Fuhad Oloto – F.Oloto Construction Company / Futol Logistics
Denike Balogun – The Tea Room Lagos / Diamond Ink Luxury Events
Omotoke Oyeledun – Niyots Luxury / Niyots Luxury Lush Hair
Ichechi Okonkwo – Dream Estate Lekki Ltd / Laundry King
Pearl Egbunike – Pearl Luxury Lashes / The Curvy Cave
Adenike – Bottles ‘n’Roses / Radiance Glow
Amarachi Amusi – Ashmushy Empire / Amushy Hair
Olanrewaju Titilola – Bespoke by Lola / Smoked Fish NG
Shade Abimbola – Petmeeyz Closet & Petmeeyz Glam
CEO OF THE YEAR (CLUB/LOUNGE)
Don Ejexx – Founder/CEO, The Black Door Lounge.
Armani – CEO, Buzz Bar
SSG & Topside –Founder/CEO, Club DeRock
ETizzle – Founder, Club MOOD & Club Fun
Chioma – CEO, Brass & Cooper
PrettyMike – The Grind X
CEO, CZars Lounge
Denike Balogun – The Tea Room
HUMANITARIAN SERVICES
Randy Preyer – Preyer Foundation Japan
Mariam Onikijipa Belgore – MOB Foundation
Fatima Ajimobi – Let’s Talk Humanity
Selorm Galley Fiawoo – Selly Galley Foundation
Pamilerin Ogunba – Bph Foundation
Adepeju Olukokun – Kokun Foundation
Tricia Ifeanyi – Anyii Ego Foundation
Nimat Siaka – Evergreen Initiatives
Seyi Tinubu – Noella Foundation
Ebele Iyiegbu – The Kiek Foundation.
INNOVATIVE YOUTH
Oladunni Ogunjobi – CEO, Furnishing 4 Less
Ifedayo Apoeso – CEO, Coporate Gaari
Wunmi Oguntula – CEO, Chill City NG
Ademola Ojele – CEO, Brush Scents
Faith Osas – Fish Arena NG
CEO, Khaz Customs
Kuku Moemeke – The Funky Brunch Lagos
Denike Balogun – The Tea Room Lagos
CEO, Kolaq Alagbo
Pamela Arcadia – BD, Ready Set Smile
YOUNG PERSON 2019
Odumewu Debbie – World Record Dance Breaker
Ijeoma Ndukwe – Bubez Foods
Sulaimon Aminu Goro – A Supol of the FRN
Patience Evbagharu (City Youth Councillor of Toronto)
Bello Bala Shagari (President, Nigeria Youth Council of Nigeria)
Nelly Agbogu – NaijaBrandChick
Bolanrinwa Hitch Meshy – American Soldier
Sir Banko – Sony Music West Africa/DMW Executive
Janet Bunor – Airline Transport Pilot
YOUTH IN DIASPORA
Raskola BO (Speaker and Raggae Singer)
Governor of Africa
Abisoye ‘Oyemykke’ Michael
Patience Evbagharu (City Youth Councillor of Toronto)
Williams Uchemba
Larry Ekundayo – World Boxing Champion
Kelechi “KelechiFC” Anyikude
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Israel ‘style bender’ Adesanya – World Boxing Champion
Kamaru Usman – UFC Champion
Divine Oduduru – Olympic Athlete
Quadri Aruna – Table Tennis Player
Randy Preyer – Japan based Nigerian Wrestler
Leon Balogun – Super Eagles/Arsenal Player
Ebi Onome – Super Falcons Player
Adebayo Akinfenwa – Wycombe Wanderers
Isaac Success – Nigerian International Footbller
• ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY
BEST ACTOR 2019
Frederick Leonard
Enyinna Nwigwe
Mawuli Gavor
Lateef Adedimeji
Damilola Ogunsi
Ray Emodi
Walter Anga
Timini Egbuson
Sambasa Nzeribe
BEST ACTRESS 2019
Jemima Osunde
Nancy Isime
Hadiza Aliyu Gabon
Bimbo Ademoye
Bukunmi Oluwashina
Mercy Macjoe
Efia Odo
Maryam Booth
Tana Adelana
MUSIC ACT 2019
Zlatan Ibile
Skiibii
Mayorkun
Skiibii
TENI
Adekunle Gold
Simi
Falz
Kiss Daniel
BREAK OUT ACT, 2019 (MUSIC)
REMA
JoeBOY
T CLASSIC
FIREBOY
Buju
SOFT
Oxlade
Barry Jhay
Diamond Jimma
INDUSTRY’s CYNOSURE, MUSIC
Haekins
KayzMoore
King Bobby
Jiron
Martin Feelz
Raymond Fix
RAYBEKAH
Badboy Timz
Emex
COMEDIAN, ONLINE
Sydney Talker
BrodaShaggi
SirLoba Comedy
The Cute Abiola
Oluwadolarz
Lasisi Elenu
ZFancy
Woli Agba & Dele
MC Lively
COMEDIAN, STAND UP, 2019
KennyBlaq
Pencil
Jacinta Ocansey
Úshbebe
LafUp
HoneyTongue
Mc Acapella
Funnybone
HIT MUSIC PRODUCER 2019
Antras
Dre Sticks
Fresh VDM
Rexxie Pon Da Beat
SperoachBeatz
Kel P
KillerTunes
Young Jonn
LIVE MUSIC BAND 2019
Aristos Band
SB Live Band
Afrosonic Band
Dare Anoda Level
Trinity Band
Awesome Band
Boye Best
The Ultimate Band
Wale Zion Band
