Announcing The Top 3 Finalists - Wafric Awards 2025

 

🌟 Announcing the Top 3 Finalists – WAFRIC Awards 2025

After an inspiring and highly engaging voting phase, we are delighted to unveil the Top 3 finalists in each category of the West African Citizens Awards 2025 – The Rebirth Edition.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants, supporters, and voters across West Africa and beyond who contributed to this exciting stage of the process. Your voices have helped highlight individuals and organizations whose creativity, leadership, and impact continue to shape the African narrative.

While public voting played an important role in shortlisting our finalists, it is not the sole determinant in selecting the winners. The final decision will be made through a comprehensive evaluation process by our Selection Board, guided by key criteria such as:

• Impact and Contribution: The tangible difference made in communities, industries, or across the region.

• Innovation and Creativity: Unique approaches, ideas, or products that inspire progress.

• Professional Excellence and Integrity: Demonstrated consistency, ethics, and leadership in respective fields.

• Public Influence and Engagement: Level of connection and inspiration generated among audiences.

The grand finale and award presentation ceremony will take place on
🎉 Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the H3 Event Centre, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

It will be a night of elegance, recognition, and celebration of extraordinary citizens whose work and stories continue to redefine excellence across West Africa.

Media & Entertainment

• Best Online Publication: Recognizing the most impactful and engaging online publication in West Africa.

Pulse Nigeria              (Nigeria)

Ghana Web               (Ghana)

Modern  Ghana         (Ghana)

• Media Personality: Honoring star in the media industry who has shown exceptional talent and potential

Kerkula Blama          (Liberia)

Zaynab Sangare        (Senegal)

Ifedayo Agoro           (Nigeria)

• Social Media Influencer of the Year: Awarded to the individual with the most influential social media presence and engagement.

Quecy Official            (Ghana)

Deaconess Abokoma (Ghana)

Enioluwa Adeoluwa  (Nigeria)

• Content Creator of the Year (Video/Podcast/Blog): Recognizing the best content creator in video, podcast, or blog formats.

Endurance Grand     (Ghana)

Hafeez Oshundairo   (Nigeria)

Muhammad Abdulmajeed   (Nigeria)

• Best Entertainment Program (TV/Radio): Honoring the most entertaining TV or radio program.

The Morning Show   (Ghana)

Big Brother Naija      (Nigeria)

Cool FM Drive          (Nigeria)

• Best Informative Program (TV/Radio): Recognizing the most informative TV or radio program.

The Insight                 (Ghana)

Senegal 24                  (Senegal)

Kokoro Alate             (Nigeria)

• Best Website/Blog of the Year: Awarded to the best website or blog in West Africa.

Geez Liberia              (Liberia)

Ameyaw Debrah       (Ghana)

BellaNaija                  (Nigeria)

• On-Air Personality: Honoring exceptional on-air talent.

Samsiyat Isiaka          (Nigeria)

Toke Makinwa          (Nigeria)

O’Neal Roberts          (Liberia)

• Media Executive Award: Recognizing outstanding leadership in the media industry.

Paul-Esupofo Oriade            (Nigeria)

Kindo  Noufou                      (Burkina Faso)

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah       (Ghana)

• Favorite Celebrity Fan Page: Awarded to the most popular and engaging celebrity fan page.

30BG

Stonebwoy Army

Sarkodie Natio

• Most Popular Fan Page: Recognizing the fan page with the largest following and most significant impact.

Wizkid Fans (Wizkid FC)

Aya Nakamura Fans (Copines)

Davido Official Fans (30BG)

 

Arts & Creativity

• Artist of the Year (Visual Arts): Honoring exceptional visual artists.

Mounou Desire Koffi            (Cote D’Ivoire)

Armand Boua                        (Cote D’Ivoire)

Ibrahim Mahama                  (Ghana)

• Literary Excellence Award (Poetry/Prose): Recognizing outstanding literary works.

Alexa Keas                 (Togo)

Maxwell John Bugli  (Ghana)

Gbadebo Joseph        (Nigeria)

• Graphic Designer of the Year: Awarded to the most talented graphic designer.

GH Maxi                    (Ghana)

Gaza Stunner            (Ghana)

Alfred Graphics        (Nigeria)

• Photographer of the Year: Honoring exceptional photography skills.

Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin II                (Nigeria)

Ayoka Thompson                  (Nigeria)

Florio Jason                           (The Gambia)

• Makeup Artist of the Year: Recognizing outstanding makeup artistry.

Nnaemeka Vincent Mkpuma           (Nigeria)

Mchloe Makeup Artistry                  (Ghana)

Bimpe Onakoya                                 (Nigeria)

 

Fashion & Style

• Fashion Brand of the Year: Awarded to the most successful fashion brand.

Steve French               

House of Dova

Couture by Tabik

• Emerging Designer of the Year: Honoring rising talent in fashion design.

Henri Uduku             (Nigeria)

Dimeji Ilori                 (Nigeria)

House of Dolls            (Nigeria)

• Model of the Year: Recognizing exceptional modeling skills.

Xaviera Traore          (Burkina Faso)

Mayowa Nicholas      (Nigeria)

Rebecca Attiogbe      (Ghana)

• Beauty Influencer of the Year: Awarded to the most influential beauty expert.

Veekee James                        (Nigeria)

Kie Kie                       (Nigeria)

Serwaa Amihere        (Ghana)

• Skin Care Brand of the Year: Honoring the best skin care brand.

Reminiscebyro           (The Gambia/USA)

Zaron Cosmetics        (Nigeria)

Senegalese Secret       (Senegal)

 

Music

• Music Artist of the Year: Recognizing exceptional music talent.

Black Sherif               (Ghana)

Burna Boy                 (Nigeria)

Stonebwoy                 (Ghana)

• Best New Music Talent: Awarded to emerging music artists.

Ayra Starr     (Nigeria)

Lasmid           (Ghana)

Tayc                (Cameroon/West Africa)     

• Music Producer of the Year: Honoring outstanding music production skills.

Twice Ice                    (Sierra Leone)

Young John               (Nigeria)

Killbeatz                     (Ghana)

• DJ of the Year: Recognizing exceptional DJing skills.

Modam Young          (Nigeria)

Dj Holaxzy                 (Nigeria)

Dj Spinall                   (Nigeria)

• Most Promising Artiste: Honoring rising music talent.

Black Sherif   (Ghana)

Omah Lay      (Nigeria)

Tolibian          (Nigeria)

• Fresh Artiste of the Year: Recognizing new and exciting music talent.

Gyakie            (Ghana)

Shoday           (Nigeria)

Ayomaff         (Nigeria)

• Rising Musician of the Year: Awarded to musicians with growing popularity.

BXNX                        (Nigeria)

Kweku Smoke           (Ghana)

Safa Diallo                 (Senegal)

 

Film & Theater

• Most Promising Actor: Honoring emerging acting talent.

Sophia Chisom          (Nigeria)

Tobi Makinde            (Nigeria)

Kofi Adjorlolo           (Ghana)

• Best New Actor: Recognizing exceptional acting skills.

Bimbo Ademoye        (Nigeria)

Lydia Forson             (Ghana)

Moustapha Fall         (Senegal)

• Youth Actor/Actress of the Year: Awarded to talented young actors.

Zainab Junaid           (Nigeria)

Rahama Sadau          (Nigeria)

Akofa Edjeani           (Ghana)

• Fast Rising Actor: Honoring actors with rapid career growth.

Timini Egbuson                     (Nigeria)

James Gardiner                     (Ghana)

Omar Sy                                 (Senegal)

• On-Screen Personality: Recognizing charismatic on-screen presence.

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu             (Nigeria)

Berla Mundi                          (Ghana)

Mame Diarra                         (Senegal)        

 

Entrepreneurship

• West African Business of the Year: Awarded to the most successful West African business.

Buy Lagos Ltd           (Nigeria)

Dangote Group         (Nigeria)

MTN Ghana              (Ghana)

• Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Honoring young entrepreneurial talent.

Betabeliefboy             (Nigeria)

Oluwatobi Ajayi        (Nigeria)

Abena Amoah           (Ghana)

• Innovative Startup of the Year: Recognizing innovative startup ideas.

Flutterwave                (Nigeria)

Liberia Fintech          (Liberia)

Gambia Tech Hub    (The Gambia)

• Sustainable Business Practice Award: Awarded to businesses with sustainable practices.

Etrash2Cash                         (Nigeria)

Green Energy Ghana           (Ghana)

Biolite Senegal                       (Senegal)

• Entrepreneur of the Year: Honoring exceptional entrepreneurial skills.

Kemisola Bolarinwa              (Nigeria)

Fatima Diallo                         (Senegal)

Sylvester Cephas Nuetey      (Ghana)

• Woman Entrepreneur of the Year: Recognizing outstanding female entrepreneurs.

Aissatou Diop                        (Senegal)

Ibukun Awosika        (Nigeria)

Salamba Diene           (Senegal)

 

Education & Leadership

• Outstanding Educator of the Year: Honoring exceptional educators.

Olaseni Cole               (Nigeria)

Kofi Anna                  (Ghana)

Fatou Ndiaye             (Senegal)

• Student Leadership Award: Recognizing student leaders.

Kenneth Udekwe                  (Nigeria)

Akosua Peprah                      (Ghana)

Wasilat Saheed                      (Nigeria)

• Innovation in Education Award: Awarded to innovative educational initiatives.

Bridge International             (Nigeria)

Chalkboard Education         (Ghana)

Edutech Senegal                    (Senegal)

• Mentorship Award: Honoring exceptional mentors.

Bukky Akomolafe     (Nigeria)

Nana Aba Anamoah (Ghana)

Fatou Diop                 (Senegal)

• Student Of The Year: Recognizing outstanding students.

Kdadijah Adamu      (Nigeria)

Kwame Asante          (Ghana)

Awa Sow                    (Senegal)

 

Community Impact

• Community Champion Award: Honoring individuals who positively impact their communities.

King Mitchy               (Nigeria)

John Kufuor              (Ghana)

• Philanthropic Organization of the Year: Recognizing organizations with exceptional philanthropic efforts.

Tony Elumelu Foundatio     (Nigeria)

Chandaa Foundation            (Kenya/West Africa)

MTN Foundation                  (Ghana)

• Environmental Sustainability Award: Awarded to initiatives promoting environmental sustainability.

Green Africa             (Nigeria)

EcoPost                      (Nigeria)

Green Senegal           (Senegal)

• Community Development Award: Honoring initiatives that promote community development.

Slum2School              (Nigeria)

Ashesi Foundation    (Ghana)

Senegal Rural Dev    (Senegal)

• Corporate Social Responsibility Award: Recognizing companies with exceptional CSR initiatives.

Dangote Foundation             (Nigeria)

Zenith Bank                           (Nigeria)

Vodafone Ghana                   (Ghana)

 

Industry-Specific Categories

• Best Exporter: Awarded to the most successful exporter.

Olam Nigeria             (Nigeria)

Cocobod                     (Ghana)

Sen Peanut                 (Senegal)

• Best Innovator: Recognizing exceptional innovation.

Interswitch                 (Nigeria)

RecycleUp                  (Ghana)

Farmworks                (Ghana)

• Best SME: Honoring the best small and medium-sized enterprise.

SME Ghana               (Ghana)

Senegal Solar             (Ghana)

Legends Barbershop (South/West Africa)

• Best Agricultural Producer: Awarded to exceptional agricultural producers.

Dangote Farms                      (Nigeria)

APRAN SAS                         (Senegal)

Olam Agri                              (Nigeria)

• Best Industrialist: Recognizing outstanding industrialists.

Aliko Dangote                        (Nigeria)

Ameth Amar                          (Senegal)

Ibrahim Mahama                  (Ghana)

• Best Manufacturer: Honoring exceptional manufacturing skills.

Innoson Motors                     (Nigeria)

AfricaFish                              (Nigeria)

• Best Service Provider: Awarded to the best service provider.

MTN Ghana                          (Ghana)

Orange Senegal                     (Senegal)

• Best Agricultural Exporter: Recognizing exceptional agricultural exporters.

Olam Nigeria                         (Nigeria)

Thrive Agric and Releaf       (Nigeria)

ICS Agric                               (Senegal)

 

 

Real Estate & Business Performance

• Fastest Growing Business: Awarded to businesses with rapid growth and expansion.

Moniepoint                 (Nigeria)

Paps Logistics            (Senegal)

• Most Profitable Business: Recognizing businesses with exceptional financial performance.

Dangote Cement                    (Nigeria)

GTco                                      (Nigeria)

Orange Senegal                     (Senegal)

• Best Customer Service: Honoring businesses that provide outstanding customer service.

Zenith Bank               (Nigeria)

Senegal Air                (Senegal)

MTN Ghana              (Ghana)

• Best Business Model: Awarded to businesses with innovative and effective business models.

Jumia                          (Nigeria)

Flutterwave                (Nigeria)

Senegal Solar             (Senegal)

• Most Resilient Business: Recognizing businesses that have demonstrated exceptional resilience and adaptability.

Dangote Group         (Nigeria)

Orange Senegal         (Senegal)

 

Innovation & Technology

• Best Use of Technology: Recognizing exceptional use of technology in various industries.

Interswitch                 (Nigeria)

Tipme Liberia            (Liberia)

Insis Global                (The Gambia)

• Most Innovative Product/Service: Awarded to the most innovative product or service.

Paystack                     (Nigeria)

Biolite                         (Senegal)

Biohumus Fertilizer  (The Gambia)

• Best Digital Solution: Honoring exceptional digital solutions.

Neobot Tech              (Nigeria)

Enyata                        (Nigeria)

Gomo World              (Senegal)

• Most Innovative Startup: Recognizing innovative startup ideas and solutions.

Fez Delivery               (Nigeria)

Paystack                     (Nigeria)

Jumia Ghana             (Ghana)

 

Congratulations to all our Top 3 finalists — and sincere gratitude to every participant who made this journey memorable.
Together, we celebrate The Rebirth of West African Excellence!

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