Deyemi Okanlawon, Bimbo Ademoye, KBK Foundation & more Make Maya Awards 2021 Nominees’ List.. See Full List

This is the list of nominees for the 8th edition of MAYA AWARDS AFRICA, this list of 41 categories is intended to be the most inclusive award in West Africa and organizers say each nominee was carefully selected for credibility, visibility, and creativity.

However, this list may be altered before the voting begins, and being included on this list does not guarantee winning, as the Fans Vote and Board’s Jury decide.

CEO OF THE YEAR, MALE

Amb. Lucky Ujomu – CEO, LuckyBay Homes Nigeria Limited

Aare Gbenga Eyiolawi – CEO, Titan Farms Group

Amb. Micheal U Diongoli – CEO, UK DION GROUP

Prince Owolabi Animashaun – CEO, Hannis Royalé Emporiums Ltd

Adefemi Komiyo Lawrence – CEO, FEKOMI

Dr. Teni Adesanya – Chairman/CEO, Oxford Holdings

Mr. Olayemi Omotolani Abeeb Lateef- CEO/Founder, Kolaq Alagbo

Dr. Muibi Kehinde Hammed – CEO, MKH Group

CEO OF THE YEAR, FEMALE

Mrs. Ibisobia Lawrence – Emspicey Kitchen

Mrs. Onyi Orji – MIRA SkinCare NG

Mrs. Eunice Enukora – H9 Suites / Betro Furniture

Ehizogie Ogbebor – Sayaveth Group.

Mrs Aishat Jimoh Ibrahim – HAMGAD

MMrs. Folasade Omotoyinbo – PoshGlow Group

Mrs Abidemi Adebiyi – GMD, Unique Group

Mrs Ifeoma Okengwu – Founder, Stoke & Caldwell Engineering Services

INTERIOR DESIGN BRAND

Vintage Deluxe Interiors

Lady Carpenter

Noani Decor

Maylaw Interiors

CEO Interiors

Design Tactics Interiors

Alvina Interiors

Style Ambience Interiors

DIGITAL ASSETS MANAGEMENT BRAND

InfoMetriq

Patricia.NG

Snappy Exchange

Owkaz Concepts

Load NG

Atech Coins

JTech Trade

My BTC Nigeria

FOOTWEAR BRAND

Mikun Footwear

Folee Lagos

Zubair Footwears

Oscar Footwears

Brozay Lagos

Serenitees Footwears

Bounty Collections

Donatus Ehis

TECH BRAND

Reasonable Phones

Okim Global World

Aweskim Tech

Adesod Tech

Blacman Tech

Andrew Tech Gadgets

Bodman Tech

Olusesi Technologies

LOGISTICS/DELIVERY BRAND

Logistics by Teelabs

YemisiVese Logistics

Poshex Logistics

Flubber Logistics

Sharp Logistics

FAD Logistics

OyaNow

Logistics by Bisola

MALE FASHION BRAND

T Signature Bespoke

Such Men

Tailored by Tolu

Al Farooq Confidence Wears

House of Zaheer n Zakeer

Olode & Thread

TLR Couture

WEDDING/DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY BRAND

TS Imagery

De PeerLess Studio

Scott Studio

Ayamolowo Photography

34SND Photography

Dami Taiwo Photography

David Adesola Photographer

Tonydoo Visuals

FEMALE FASHION BRAND

Rika Oto By Me

Signatures by Adura

HennyKarz Couture

Ziurry Fashion

RTW by Olaide

Honeybimz Couture

Teez Luxury Design

Accost Collection

FAST-RISING FASHION BRAND

Young Tailor Signature

4las Couture

Mide Outfit

B. O. D

Style Quarter

Donna ShaShi Mao

Olori’s World

Urban by Lola

SKINCARE BRAND

Fuchsia Beauty

Lopsyglow Cosmetics

Glow By YAS Skincare

Aisha Cosmetics

Glow Essence Skincare

M & R Skincare

Wami Glow Skincare

Jenny’s Glow Skincare

REALTOR OF THE YEAR

Wendy Global Realtors

Meli J Properties

Sandra Anthony Concierge Realty (SACR)

Zeada Global Investor

Classic View Realty

Jamy Realty

LekkiAjahIkoyi

Drite Properties

Dlizz Properties

FARMS/AGRO-ALLIED COMPANY

Oba Farms

Farm Buddy

Sir EJ Farms

Titan Farms

Hamad Agric Nigeria

Thrive Agric

Simple Green Farms

A & S Poultry

HAIR BRAND

BO Hairs

Creamy Hairs

Hair by Omoh

Kosh Sparkles Hair

Nessa Hairs

Arike Hairs

Cassie Hairs

Bews Hairs

JEWELRY BRAND

Exotic Choices Jewellery

Dazzles Jewellery

Cutest Jeweler

Wow Accessories

Accolade

Tavin Beads

E4 Luxury

TUTUSH

Jewellery Embassy

MAKEUP BRAND

House of Lamari

Cattys Glam

Zahrat Beauty

Hermossa MakeUp

Keerah MUA

Dumsi Makeup Studio

Maquillage Jose

Revys Beauty

Posh Makeup Artistry

FABRICS PURVEYOR

Luscious Opulence

Fashion Spice

PJ’s Textiles

True worth Fabrics

Lace & Fabrics

Fabrics By Jadesh

Arewa Artistry

Bmaj Fabrics

BEST SELLING REAL ESTATE BRAND

Abulesowo Landlords

Frontier Homes

123 GOG Homes

MKH Group

Zlyus Real Estate Solutions

Cribs & Castles

FAB Realtors

Sheekenah Zelter Global

AUTO RETAIL BRAND

Gemstone Autos

Still Autos

Labo Autos

Opead Autos

Dat Boi Autos

Jeje Motors

Topside Autos

HAIRSTYLING BRAND

Hairssence

Ayinke Oge

DMD Hairs

Hair By Yusuf

Remy Hairline

Sean Beauty Place

Marie Ghold

Glo Radiance

FASHION-PRENEUR OF THE YEAR

The Fashion Lords Code

TP Xclusives

Arins Collection

Poshline Clothings

BECCA Stitches

Endowed Fashion House

Trucco by Saab

Indulgence Fashion

EVENTS MANAGER / VENDOR

Ideal Parties

Ten10 Cocktails

Jahira Events

Belle of the Ball Events

BabyLayo Exquisite Touch

Emu Oguro

XQUISIT Agency

NPU Events

BEAUTY / SPA THERAPY BRAND

MIRA SkinCare

PoshGlow Spa

Osedudu Skincare

Cubbycays Beauty Empire

Savage BeautyLuxe

Sims Spa

Lhola’s Place

Society Glam House

ENTERPRISING YOUTH

Rose Tinuola – RT Skincare / RT Foundation.

Seun Alabi – Al-Ba Royal Hotel & Suite / Shaunz Royale / Seun Alabi Foundation

Ifedayo Asefon – DollyMinty Beddings & Souvenirs Company

ROLI – The Luxury Realtor / Captured by Rosebud / Abuja Food Market.

Abuchi Vincent Iloanya- Abutex Food Equipment

Akinbode Aminat Opeyemi – Rhiks Place / Rhiks Herbals / Rhiks Hairs.

Oluwadamilola Karina – Karina Cosmetics / Karina Collections / Nails Pedicure by KE.

THE DAVID AJIBOYE HONOUR FOR THE JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Ola Awakan

Tomi Falade

Adunni Amodeni

Rukayyat Sadauki

Segun Adebayo

Precious Poma

Fatunmise Damilola

Dapo Sofowora

Mutiat Alli

THE YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR

Ojo Onaolapo – Sports

Gbenga Eyiolawi – Agriculture

Kabir Shagaya – Politics

Olufemi Oguntamu – Media/PR

Akinbode Aminat Opeyemi – Beauty

Ized Uanikhehi – Media / Branding

Prayer Pemu – Politics

Onyeka Akumah – Entrepreneurship

SKIT MAKER OF THE YEAR (MALE)

Sydney Talker

NastyBlaq

Nasboi

Lasisi Elenu

Sabinus Mr. Funny

Zicsaloma

Mr Macaroni

IsBae U

SKIT MAKER OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)

Ashmusy

KieKie

Taaooma

Kemz Mama

MizGabbie

DivaGold

Nons Miraj

INNOVATIVE YOUTH

Abubakar Barde – Co-Founder, Arewa Tech Hub

Joe Abdallah – Production Designer, BBN 6

Ann Obaseki – Founder, The Talent Ville Mgt / Iyore Signature

Fejiro Hanu Agbodje – Founder, Patricia Tech. Ltd

Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha – Founder, Interior by Nkassi / Miss Nigeria Org

Amb. Ebenezer Akarah Ulochukwu – CEO, BTC Bars Group

Tosin Sanusi – Promoter, 5k Landlord

Olajumoke Oduwole – Founder and CEO, KJK Communication Limited

CREATIVE SURPRISES BRAND

The Surprise Factory

AJOKE Surprises

FAB Surprises

The GiftBox

Wow Surprises

The Glam Surprises

Royal Hugs Surprises

Exotic Surprises

THE BOLA ODUBOTE PRIZE FOR CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE (to celebrate solution providers who create new ideas, products and services in unusual ways)

Founder, Duro Arts

Founder, George Rage Media

Founder, Tito Cakes

Founder, MIYANA’s Kitchen

Founder, Procare Multimedia

Founder, The Aesthetic Clinic

Founder, Spedy Weight Loss

Founder, Treepz

Founder, FEKOMI

THE SHINA PELLER PRIZE FOR THE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES OF THE YEAR (This Honourable Shina Peller Endowed Category Has A Prize With It Courtesy The Office of The Honourable, to motivate people who have taken it on themselves to do great for others through charity)

Awanat Fijabi Foundation

Olatokunbo Foundation

KBK Foundation

Harrison Gwamnishu

Sonia Ogiri Foundation

Tilda Goes Green Foundation

RT Foundation

Clever Minds Foundation

HYPEMAN OF THE YEAR

Toby Shang

Mr. Wellz

Hardvantage of Lagos

Edwin Paul

Jerry Shaffer

Gorilla

Turnup Commissioner

Voltage of Hype

Bobby Banks

Emmy Blaq

ACTOR OF THE YEAR

Zubby Micheal

Deyemi Okanlawon

Lateef Adedimeji

Efa Iwara

Jidekene Achufusi

Timini Egbuson

Samuel Perry

Uzor Arukwe

ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

Nancy Isime

Bisola Aiyeola

Bimpe Oyebade

Bolaji Ogunmola

Idia Aisen

Ade Laoye

Blessing Jessica Obasi

Bimbo Ademoye

NOLLYWOOD’s NEXT BIG THING

Caroline Igben

Kiki Bakre

Akinola Akano

MoSogunle

Yetunde Ashabi Alabi

Oluwapelumi Kayode

Azeezat Shorounmu

Esse Odometa

Olotu Olamide Yusuf

LIVE MUSIC BAND

Aristos Band

SB Live Band

Rockers Band

Veentage Band

Femi Solar & Band

Awesome Band

Boye Best

iSegun Johnson Band

ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

Tony Ameh

Lekan Ogunjobi (SIDERZ Ent.)

CEO Apitainment

Eniola Tizzle (Tizzle Promotions)

Darasimi Mix Naija

Kolawole Omoboriowo (Scoop Universal)

Dubem Oguegbu (Dubby Gustavo)

Sir Justine (SJW Ent)

FUN SPOT OF THE YEAR

1401 Lounge

Elbow Room

Twist Lounge

Uptown Lounge

De Angels Bar & Grill

Club Inferno

Medusa Lounge

Cruzer Lounge

FAST RISING MUSIC BAND

Ola Liberty Band

Flexy Tones Crew

Fujicologist P5 Crew

Queen Madiva Band

Aridunnu Music Band

AY Covenant Band

Afrosonic Band

Sammy Live Band

If you have any suggestions, complaints, and/or enquiries, please call 080-6673-5583 between now and October 21st, 2021.

Voting will begin on October 31, 2021.

Thank You.