Veekee James and Hilda Baci win big at future awards
Veekee James and Hilda Baci were among the winners at The Future Awards Africa which held over the weekend in Lagos.
The Future Awards Africa is an awards ceremony which celebrates young, diverse, and innovative young Africans between the ages of 18 and 31, who are making a difference through social good, social enterprise, and creativity.
Veekee James won in the fashion category, while Guiness Record breaker Hilda Baci won the prize for the young person of the year.
Tobi Bakare took home the prize for acting while, Omonhinmin Ilooise won the award for On-Air Personality.
Other winners are at the Future Awards Africa 2023 are
Prize for Education — Uchechi Rochas
Prize for Arts and Literature — Morenike Olusanya
Prize for Lawyers — Seyi Bioku Benjamin
Prize for Journalism — Pelumi Salako
Prize for Agriculture — Emmanuel Negedu
Entrepreneurship — Lukman Shobowale
Prize for Governance — Hakeem Onasanya
Prize for Intraprenuership — Precious Akpan
Prize for Dance — Seyi Oluyole
Prize for Photography — Opeyemi Femi Oke
Prize for Film — Ife Olujuyigbe
Prize for Music — Asake
Prize for Service to Young People — Melody Fidel
Prize for Service to Young People — Bosun Tijani
Prize for Creative and Innovation — Hauwa Lawal
Prize for Content Creation — Samuel Animashaun Perry (Broda Shaggy)
Prize for Health and Wellness — Mmekidmfon Umanah
Prize for Community Action — Idris Bilyaminu Ndasadulau
Price for Advocacy and Activism — Osariemen Grace Omoruyi
Prize for Professional Service — Phoebe Dami-Asolo
Prize for Sport — Victor Osimhen