Out Of Africa: TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa Announces Nominations For 2025 Edition
Celebrating the Creators and Trendsetters Shaping Sub-Saharan Africa’s Digital Future The TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa has published the full list of nominees for this year’s edition, scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 6th December 2025. The event will recognise artists, creators, and digital trendsetters from across the region. The 2025 awards will […]
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Celebrating the Creators and Trendsetters Shaping Sub-Saharan Africa’s Digital Future
The TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa has published the full list of nominees for this year’s edition, scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 6th December 2025.
The event will recognise artists, creators, and digital trendsetters from across the region.
The 2025 awards will celebrate creatives across diverse fields such as food, entertainment, education, music, and storytelling. According to the organisers, the annual showcase reflects TikTok’s commitment to supporting, inspiring, and honouring the people who power the continent’s creative economy.
“Our annual awards are a moment for reflection and celebration, where we build deeper relationships with the people who power the continent. At its core, the TikTok Awards celebrates the vibrant community who continue to inspire creativity, build community, and spread joy on the platform while turning their passions into prosperous careers,” says Boniswa Sidwaba, TikTok’s Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa.
This year’s nominations are as follows:
Creator of the year
@diaryofanortherncook (Sokoto, Nigeria)
@chefabbys (Accra, Ghana)
@fanstribehq (Lagos, Nigeria)
@shandorlarenty (Broederstroom, South Africa)
@englishwithclem (Nairobi, Kenya)
Storyteller of the year
@beloveolocha (Lagos, Nigeria)
@briannwana (Abuja, Nigeria)
@mikemortontalksfootball (Cape Town, South Africa)
@joygiverkitchen (Lagos, Nigeria)
Video of the year
@iamdavidmubiru (Kampala, Uganda)
@zerobrainer0 (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
@isaac.samz (Lagos, Nigeria)
Rising star of the year
@estherfrancisbackup (Lagos, Nigeria)
@_bafanamthembu (Johannesburg, South Africa)
@tunero_animations (Nairobi, Kenya)
Entertainment creator of the year
@beloveolocha (Lagos, Nigeria)
@ednafrancis_ (Lagos, Nigeria)
@finding.chance (Johannesburg, South Africa)
@ikegod.chielo (Abuja, Nigeria)
@jabu_macdonald (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Food creator of the year
@mpruedie1 (Midrand, South Africa)
@malumfoodie (Pretoria, South Africa)
@chefabbys (Accra, Ghana)
@georges_kitchen (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
@boyz_makekii (Nairobi, Kenya)
Education creator of the year
@michelle_expert (Randburg, South Africa)
@izziboye (Lagos, Nigeria)
@roy.kanyi (Nairobi, Kenya)
@englishwithclem (Nairobi, Kenya)
Social impact creator of the year
@olawalesmd (Lagos, Nigeria)
@valerie_keter (Nairobi, Kenya)
@anitasoina (Nairobi, Kenya)
@noositiwantiwa_ (Ibadan, Nigeria)
@ufarm_julia (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
Artist of the year
@theycallmeshallipopipp (Nigeria)
@itsjoshuabaraka (Uganda)
@moliymusic (Ghana)
@realjazzwrld (South Africa)
Sports Creator of the year
@boxtoboxregista (Nairobi, Kenya)
@zozasportscast (Nairobi, Kenya)
@mikemortontalksfootball (Cape Town South Africa)
@steph_talks_football (Cape Town South Africa)
@ademolavictortv (Lagos, Nigeria)
The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa is themed “New Era, New Icons”, a statement of intent to spotlight innovators who have redefined influence – driving community solutions, tackling education, and sparking vital conversations on social change.
