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It seems like Weird MC is going to join the league of entertainers who are saying goodbye to their trade and saying welcome to politics. Reports have it that the musician, who was at the forefront of the Rauf Aregbesola campaign, might soon be named the Commissioner for Arts and Culture in Osun state. The news was shared via Twitter and Weird MC retweeted it seemingly to give it a mark of approval.

This comes after stars like 9ice, Julius Agwu and Kate Henshaw have announced their intentions to vie for political offices.
SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/weird-mc-to-be-appointed-commissioner.html

Tosin Silver Damolekan is a writer, actor, model and a blogger. He says he's single and searching.More Photos hERE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/tosin-silver-guy-with-feminine-look.html

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ordered Sierra Leone and Guinea to relocate their 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers because of the Ebola virus outbreak in their countries. CAF also wrote to its other member-associations to inform them of its decision to ask the two countries to relocate their home games in the AFCON qualifiers.
It said in the letter that the move was “a preventative measure to avoid mass gatherings that could facilitate the spread of the virus’’. The continental football governing body also said the measure would remain in place until mid-September. It means at least the first two rounds of matches, scheduled for between Sept. 5 and Sept. 6, and 10 September, will be affected.
The World Health Organisation has till date reported 1,848 cases of Ebola. These cases have resulted in 1,013 deaths, mainly in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia. Sierra Leone had already said it was not hosting matches until further notice, and it had asked Ghana if it can host its Group D matches there. Following CAF’s directive, Guinea will now need to find a new venue for their Group E tie against Togo. Togo had a few days ago said it was hoping the match in Guinea would be moved to another venue. Meanwhile, CAF has also moved to allay fears surrounding the two countries’ away fixtures. “Each federation whose country is affected by the virus must ensure their delegations travelling abroad can be examined before departure. “Each national association receiving delegations must communicate the necessary information delivered by health authorities to ensure the reception of teams… and if necessary to provide additional checks at arrival points,’’ it said.
Sierra Leone is due to play Ivory Coast, DR Congo and Cameroon in the last round of qualifying. The qualifying competition runs from early September to mid-November. Guinea’s group also includes Ghana and Uganda. The qualifying competition will decide the 15 teams to join hosts Morocco at the African Nations Cup finals next January and February.

SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/sierra-leone-and-guinea-to-relocate.html

Abolore Akande Popularly called 9ice has officially declared his intention to meander into Politics.He however did not put the political party of his choice on the campaign poster. In January 2014 the pic below broke announcing Abolore’s intention to go into Politics but he refuted the story claiming he was on the set of a music video and a member of his team posted the image.

Source:http://247tops..com/2014/08/9ice-officially-releases-campaign.html

In an interview with Tribune, popular dancehall star Daddy Showkey said no armed robbers in Lagos can rob him because they respect him too much. He said he's encountered many of them on the streets, but they immediately let him go and even apologize when they recognize him. See below...
You were said to have been attacked by those alleged to be gunmen in your Lagos home shortly after you returned, could you tell us what happened?
Yes, they were assassins. They came to my house and killed one of my boys. Thank God I was lucky. Those guys were not armed robbers because in Nigeria today, no armed robbers can come to my house. It can never happen. Why? I grew up in the street of Ajegunle. I have always been a street boy. Armed robbers can never rob me. I have met a lot of them on the streets of Lagos several times and they will tell me Showkey Baba, we didn’t know it was you. Please, no vex, dey go. That respect is always there.
Armed robbers respect you? Do you have any connection with them?
That is a story for another day, Mr reporter.
So who were the people that came to my house?
The people that came to my house saw my son and asked him about my whereabouts, he said I was not around. My son went back inside and told one of my boys to go and attend to the guys at the gate, when he got there, they thought he was my bodyguard, so they shot him. They were inside my house for hours and they did not take anything away. Armed robber won’t come to my house and start asking of Showkey, they will face what they have come for and leave. But these guys were asking for me and when they didn’t see me, they left. I am sad because they killed one of my boys.
You were said to have been shot few months after that incident at your house, is that true?
Yes. I was shot inside a filling station in Lagos.
Why would anybody want to kill you?
I don’t know. I can’t even explain what could be responsible for that but I thank God that I have overcome that now.
Before you had that accident that kept you out of active music for almost ten years, the impression people had about you was that you had reached the eclipse of your career. Many people did not even know you had an accident until you came back. What do you have to say?
First of all, let me thank God that I am back again. Because If I had died before, during or after the accident, this interview will never happen. Talking about my career before the accident, you will agree with me that I have come a long way in the music industry. Myself and other old generation musicians set the ground rolling for today’s musicians and I am proud to say that.
But you will agree that at some point, Showkey’s name was not as pronounced as it used to be?
You can’t remain on top of your game for the rest of your life. There will be a moment when you will be forced to take the back seat and observe things, but that does not mean you are no more relevant or music has nothing to do with you again. The mistake most people make is that when they don’t see or hear about you, they quickly conclude that your life in music is over. I am not surprised that people didn’t know that I had an accident because I didn’t come out to tell Nigerians that I am down ooo, please help me.
Why? Are you saying that because you have the wherewithal to handle your predicament?
It is not about having the resources to handle my problem, it is more of my decision not to bother people with my problem. Why should I disturb them in the first place? Because they are my fans does not mean they should know about every step I take about my life. I asked myself one question which was, would Nigerians not have known if I was arrested for drugs or something capable of tarnishing my image?.
It seems you are sad that despite your popularity, Nigerians did not know that Daddy Showkey had a life-threatening accident... No. I am not feeling any sadness in my heart. I am even happy right now. I can’t be happier. I am not bothered whether they know or they don’t. What matters to me is that I was able to handle my predicament through the help of God and some people who God used to help me. I am grateful to these people and I wish them well in all they do. They are my people now and they are my friends.
You have new friends now?
I didn’t say I have new friends. What I am saying is that I have learnt new lesson about life and I now know what friendship is about.
So none of your friends in the music industry came to the hospital to look after you?
The fact is that how many of them knew that I had an accident?
How many of them knew which hospital I was admitted to?. It was not the matter of who was there or not, it was the matter of how I was able to handle my situation and managed everything very well. Another thing is that even those who would have come didn’t come because of one reason or the other but I am not bothered about that. Life goes on my brother. You live to learn and you learn to live. When on my sick bed, I read a report about my accident published by one national newspaper in Nigeria, I wept. I wept because that was the only newspaper that reported it.
What single lesson did that experience teach you?
Not a single one but many lessons but the chief of them is caution. I have learnt how to approach life with extreme caution. You know why? If Showkey had died in that accident, I am sure that by now people would have forgotten about me. Perhaps when they listen to any of my songs, they may feel like ouch! that was Showkey’s song. We missed him so much. The bitter truth is that life goes on.
What was running on your mind when you were on that bed? Did you at any point remember music and your dreams which could have gone unfulfilled?
How do I start to describe the experience to you? It was a very bad one but I thank God that I am lucky. The only question on my mind was will I be able to walk again? I was so particular about that question that my doctors would tell me, Mr man you will walk again. The doctors told me I would not have been able to work again if I had delayed the operation for few more weeks. I still don’t believe I am walking again because what I saw in the hospital gave me a different impression about life and I am grateful to God.

SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/armed-robbers-can-never-rob-me-they.html

There was a report earlier today that Dr Sid's wedding to Simi Osomo cost a whopping N25million. In the report, it was claimed that their wedding venue cost between N1.5million to N3million. Simi’s engagement ring cost a staggering N1.3million. Her Melange white gold wedding band cost N2.2m. Her wedding gown cost N500k. Dr Sid's Tom Ford cost N650k. The wedding company paid N6m. Wedding venue decoration supposedly cost N2m, while the wedding cake cost N2m. The food and drinks reportedly cost N2m. DJs, and security cost about N2.5m...etc etc... But Dr Sid took to twitter to dismiss the claims.

Source:http://247tops..com/2014/08/dr-sid-reacts-to-reports-his-wedding.html

Paul and Peter Okoye of P-Square as well as Davido are sharing their love in the little ways they can. P-Square The pop duo are currently in Yaounde, Cameroon with brother/manager Jude Okoye for a sold-out concert. After a press briefing, they visited an orphanage to donate 1 Million CFA franc which is equivalent to 332,000 in Naira.Davido who is in Abidjan also visited an orphanage to donate food items.
See more photos here:http://247tops..com/2014/08/photos-psquare-and-davido-donate-to.html

Iyanya is set to release a music video for Mr Oreo which he shot while in the US few weeks back. Mr Oreo is a song off the recently released MMMG album. The video was directed by Megaboi in Brooklyn, New York.See more pics here:http://247tops..com/2014/08/iyanya-gets-sensual-with-lady-in-mr.html

Fuji artiste, Wasiu Ayinde, K1 and wife, Opeyemi Fathia have been blessed a girl. She just delivered a baby girl far away in America at exactly 2.10pm Nigerian time at St Bernard Hospital in the City of Chicago. According to report, Wasiu was beside his wife when their baby was born. Both mother and child are doing good.
Meanwhile, K1 is scheduled for a spectacular boat cruise concert from Miami to Bahamas and Mexico from the 14th to 18th of August 2014. The show hits London from the 18th and 19th September and finally berthing in Manchester on the 26th of September.

source:http://247tops..com/2014/08/kwam1-and-wife-welcome-baby-girl.html

Few hours to the Biggest Pageant of 2014,we unveil the contestants of this year's QUEEN OF TRUST in their various traditional Costumes.See more of their Pictures:http://247tops..com/2014/08/queen-of-trust-2014-contestants-looking.html

Africa biggest hip-hop acts, Chocolate City’s Ice Prince from Nigeria and South Africa’s rap star AKA teams up together to create the brilliant “N Word (Remix)”, produced by Don Jazzy and Chopstix.
N Word (Remix) is a hard-hitting hip-hop tune; and to add more juice to a sound that literally makes you want to get up on your feet and jam to it.
The video directed by Moe Musa for Uprooted Media, depicts strong and engaging visuals and also features appearances from Don Jazzy, Da L.E.S, Dr Sid, Sarkodie, Endia, Yung L, Chopstix, DJ Caise, amongst others.
DOWNLOAD HERE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/video-audio-ice-prince-n-word-remix-ft.html

The beautiful woman in the middle is the mother of the ginger the ginger crooner, Terry G.the resemblance is undeniable and they both share same birthday date March 17..

SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/terry-g-shares-photo-of-beautiful-mum.html

After a rigorous screening exercise, on Saturday 2nd August 2014, Francis Beaon representing Anambra state beat 23 other contestants to clinch the Mr Universe Nigeria title. The male pageant in its third season, held the finale at the Bespoke Center Lagos, with Denrele Edun as host of the green carpet. Francis won a Toyota “Matrix” car, an apartment for a year, a year’s gym membership and subscription for his favourite fashion magazines. The competition is organized by Qhue Concepts.

SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/meet-winner-of-mr-universe-nigeria-2014.html

Davido in an interview with SAHARA TV at this year’s African Summer Jam, spoke on his social media rift with Wizkid. The Omo Baba Olowo claimed that the beef was nothing major, and that he has love for Wizkid and fellow Nigerian artist. He also made it clear that he did not welcome disrespect of any kind with the warning: “Don’t throw shade at me.He went on to tell Wizkid not to throw shade at him and also that Wizkid shout check out his numbers!
SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/video-davido-addresses-social-media.html


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Sunday night, Nicki Minaj dropped a snippet of her new single “Anaconda” music video on her Instagram account. Anaconda made its official debut on iTunes not to mention, it’s trending on twitter with the hastag #AnacondaOnITunes. Moreover, the highly-anticipated track was produced by Polow Da Don and Da Internz, sampling Sir Miz-a-Lot’s 1992 “Baby Got Back.” The 15 second ‘Anaconda’ teaser shot in Los Angeles and directed by Colin Tilley gives glimpses of Minaj and other women showing off their derriere. There’s also a scene with Minaj by herself booty-bouncing on a rain forest set. But you can see for yourself in the video above.The track serves from Minaj’s latest album “The Pink Print.

SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/nicki-minaj-drops-teaser-for-anaconda.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohGpH1HxFk4

Industry Nite & Eric Many Entertainment Present Industry Nite with RunTown this Wednesday August 6th 2014, at Spice Route on Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos. Experience a first of its kind Live performance by RunTown and Super Producer Pheelz with the maschine drum kit.
This industry nite is tagged Flossing and Flawless and will Also feature performances from Davido, Phyno, Skales, Samad, Presh ,DJ switch and many more.
Host : Jimmie. Official DJ : DJ spinall ...
This Industry nite is proudly supported by Eric Many Entertainment, MCOMM, Bankulli Entertainment, The Beat 99.9FM, Smirnoff Ice, Pulseng and YSG Hubs

SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/industry-nite-host-runtown-tomorrow.html

In her latest interview, Maheeda reveals she enjoys making love as many times as her body demands for it. She told Vanguard in an interview.Read more details below:
Why do you want to be a Sex symbol?
Because it works abroad. It could work here too. I had my challenges. They are still there but there’s no stopping me because I know that for anything new you have to fight for it.
But why are you leveraging on being a sex symbol?
Because sex sells. I want to make money and also, I want to make my name. It’s the only space in the Nigerian music industry that is just there, everybody is scared to tread on such a path, so I’m daring it.
What message are you trying to convey with your nude pictures and videos?
I don’t know if I’m trying to convey any message or I’m just doing my business. I think I’m just entertaining my fans. Sometimes, you add your personal life and culture and stuff like that to it. But for me, its business right now.
Do you make money from it?
Right now, Yes. I have this Australian tour coming up and they have already paid me. I’m not going to tell you how much but imagine going online to buy tickets. So, you know how much already I’ve been paid. What does sex mean to you?
It’s like food, it’s like shower. I’m trying to say it’s natural, it comes naturally. Your body would request for it. Sometimes my body would request for it like 4 times a day, maybe 5, maybe once but anytime sha, we go do am well.
Like how much do you get paid for your sex stuff?
I also do modeling in Holland. If you change the money it would run into millions of naira.
How about guys who want to get down with you and pay you for sex?
I don’t do that. I do Modeling and Entertainment also, strictly business. Some people just want you to be a waiter and they want you to look sexy, that also goes.
Is it a must for you to have sex every day?
Yes, it’s a must. It’s necessary… If it doesn’t happen, that means I’m travelling or something like that.
Let’s assume your husband is not in Nigeria?
I’ll masturbate. I will use my intimacy gadgets to satisfy myself.
How long have you been in Nigeria?
I just arrived the country this week.
Within this period, have you had sex?
Yes, my husband is in Nigeria. I had sex this morning.
Have you ever had a party?
I did that long time ago but now with my husband, no. I don’t want these girls to take him away from me. What is the wildest thing you’ve ever done in the bedroom?
I was with a guy and he was really not good in bed. Suddenly, his brother came in, and I just had sex with him as well as his brother.
Was he in the same room with his brother?
No, but he disappointed me in bed. And since I needed it and his brother was available, so I had to do it with him. It was one after the other. People see me as a bad girl now, but I think it was before. It was just unbelievable.

SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/maheeda-reveals-she-gets-laid-3-to-4.html

Still searching for the lyrics to ADAOBI featuring Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello & Di’ja ? today is your lucky day. Here is a video you can watch and single along to as we await the release of the official video if there is going to be one.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-kJ71U-bdI
SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/video-mavins-adaobi-ft-don-jazzy.html

Actress Uche Ogbodo who recently split with hubby Ato Ubby, has welcomed her first child a baby girl. The happy momma shared the news on Twitter.
Thanks Everyone for your prayers and love on the Birth of my baby.. God bless .. Thanks a lot.. God bless you but I have a girl not a boy.

SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/nollywood-actress-uche-ogbodo-welcomes.html

Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo and the company JBS Textile group that controls his marketing affairs have been sued over the CR7 trademark which has been registered by an American fitness enthusiast. The player’s signature name CR7 which happens to be the brand name of his underwear line had reportedly been registered by Chistopher Renzi since 2009.
According to reports, Renzi’s Attorney Micheal Feldhuhn is standing firm with his client Meanwhile, the Portuguese star is yet to launch the product in the US but a legal proceeding has been filed against him to prove the ownership of license trademark.
Renzi's lawyer said on Thursday that his client was prompted to file the lawsuit against one of the world's most famous athletes after JBS Textile lawyers threatened his client with aggressive action and petitioned to cancel his trademark.

SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/cristiano-ronaldo-sued-over-cr7.html

Queen of Trust (Beauty for Purpose) pageant is the search for an exceptional lady with value and virtues that can positively affect her generation, environment and society at large.
See Camp Photos and Meet the Contestants of QUEEN OF TRUST 2014.Read more about the Pageant below:

Biography
The year was 2009 the competition was the first QUEEN OF TRUST PAGEANT, introduced as part of the celebration of the word trust. Thanks to the founder and president KELVIN JOSEPH AMROMA. An entertainment expert who design queen of trust beauty pageant in 2008 to see nice and pretty girl’s from the age of 18 to 26 rewarded for great Eminence in talents, & characters in 2009 the first edition came to success in the city of port-Harcourt, Nigeria. It was the audience, press and contestants it attracted who guaranteed it success.
Description
Queen of trust (Beauty for Purpose) pageant is a prestigious crown, an expression of the uniqueness of brilliance, beauty and behavioural balance. A platform to promote and develop potentials, talents in relative to fashion, pageantry, modelling and arts. Using pageantry as a tool for promoting peace, progress and youth development and more in our world.
SEE MORE PICS HERE:http://247tops..com/2014/08/queen-of-trust-2014camp-highlights.html

Famous OAP Moet Abebe celebrated her 25th birthday with a dinner with close friends in Lagos on Friday, August 1. Moet was a year older on the 29th of July. The Soundcity TV co-host was glam in a gold dress, a selection of gold jewelry and black heels at her party. Moet had numerous cakes including one taking inspiration from feminine curves. More pics here:http://247tops..com/2014/08/photos-oap-moet-unveils-butt-cake-at.html

The Super Eagles goal keeper shared the photos above on his instagram page and wrote really loving messages to his wife and mother of his three children. In one message, he wrote “I am blessed to be loved by God, so much to let this diamond in my possession.”…in another he wrote “What more could I have asked God for. She is just so adorable and gorgeous. She shines like a diamond.”

Source:http://247tops..com/2014/08/meet-super-eagles-captain-vincent.html

Balotelli has come across as one of the most notorious soccer stars of our time but you cannot deny the talent. The soccer star is originally from Ghana but adopted by Italian parents.The Italian striker posted the photo above on his Facebook page and captioned it: “Back to my Ghanaian roots. Eating jollof rice for the first time in 15 years”
The post attracted over 90,000 shares on the social media site and claimed up to 3,000 comments within 5 hours with most Ghanaian fans storming the page to splash their comments.
Source:http://247tops..com/2014/07/mario-balotelli-visits-ghanataste.html

Hip hop singer, Burna Boy, has parted ways with the record label, Aristokrat Records that brought him to limelight. According to reports, the ‘Yawa Dey ’ crooner is no longer with AR, and his new video ‘Don Gorgon’ does not have AR imprint on it. The record label has removed everything about Burna on its social media.
The cause for the friction between the talented star and his former record label could not be ascertained but sources say the friction may have stemmed from Burna Boy’s lifestyle and his mother’s deep involvement in his career. Burna Boy, who came into the music scene with ‘Like To Party’ hit, is said to have fired his mum as manager.Burna signed with Aristokrat in July 2011, released two mixtapes ‘Burn Notice’ and ‘Burn Identity’ in April and November 2011 respectively. He then went on to drop the mid-tempo hit record ‘Like to Party’ in mid-2012. With two other successful singles ‘Tonight’ and ‘Run my race’, Burna rose to fame, making a name for himself.
Source:http://247tops..com/2014/07/officialburna-boy-parts-ways-with.html

The Grande Finale will be on Friday, August 8,2014 at Grace Place,Portharcourt and Guests will be entertained by 2014 City People South South Musician of the Year Fortune,Nigeria's Finest Comedians like Arinze Baba,K.O Baba,I Go Talk,Danny Spry,Nana,Teekey,001 Entertainment Own Act VI DIVA,MediaWorks Sensational Video Director/Act Eddie Isaac among Others.
Who do you think will take the crown from last year's winner MISS REBECCA HAMPSON?
Meet the 18 Beautiful girls vying for the crown of the Prestigious QUEEN OF TRUST 2014.See more here:http://247tops..com/2014/07/queen-of-trust-2014-meet-gorgeous.html

Didier Drogba will begin his second spell at Chelsea next season after agreeing a one-year deal with Jose Mourinho’s side. The 36-year-old striker and Blues favourite returns to Stamford Bridge after leaving in 2012 for stints at Shanghai Shenhua and Galatasaray. “It was an easy decision — I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to work with Jose again,” Drogba said. “Everyone knows the special relationship I have with this club and it has always felt like home to me.”
Chelsea Lead Drogba became a free agent upon leaving Galatasaray at the end of last season so there is no transfer fee involved in the deal. The Ivorian marksman was named Chelsea’s greatest ever player in a poll of fans in 2012 after scoring 157 goals in 341 appearances. His last act in a Blues shirt was to rifle home the winning penalty in the shoot-out against Bayern Munich that seized the London club’s first Champions League crown two years ago. “My desire to win is still the same and I look forward to the opportunity to help this team,” Drogba said. “I’m excited for this next chapter of my career.”

Mourinho, who originally lured Drogba to Chelsea for £24million in 2004, insists the decision to re-sign the club’s fourth highest scorer of all time was not clouded by sentimentality. “Didier’s coming because he’s one of the best strikers in Europe, ” Mourinho said. “I know his personality very well and I know if he comes back he’s not protected by history or what he’s done for this club previously. He is coming with the mentality to make more history.”
SOURCE:http://247tops..com/2014/07/officialdrogba-signs-with-chelsea-for.html

The 9th edition of The Headies, Nigeria’s biggest annual urban and hip-hop culture awards will hold on October 25, 2014. Organizers of the prestigious award, Smooth Productions made the announcement this week. ‘There is no better way to reward these deserving artists where they are not only appreciated by their country, but also celebrated on a platform aligned with international brands. The honour of receiving this prestigious award in their country, that is recognized on an international level, is one of the many things Smooth Promotions aims to achieve with this years organization of The Headies’, CEO of Smooth Promotions, Ayo Animashaun says. Last year, the award show was hosted by Mavin Records acts Tiwa Savage and Dr SID. Hip-Hop artists Olamide and Phyno dominated the show, winning multiple awards. The Headies introduced a new category – Best Alternative Song - won by rapper Black Magic. Meanwhile, organisers are now accepting materials for nominations. Only music released between July 2013 and June 2014 qualify for entry. The process opened on July 22, 2014 and closes August 30, 2014 The first edition of The Headies was held in 2006.

Davido and Wizkid pictured above at JFK airport in New York yesterday. They are both in the city to perform at different show. See Davido's controversial tweets yesterday and more pics here:http://247tops..com/2014/07/no-beefdavido-and-wizkid-hang-out-in-nyc.html

The Mastermind behind Nigeria's Models Night Out with Supermodel Adaeze and Yemi Alade 001 ENTERTAINMENT unveils yet another exciting event for the contestants of the most anticipated event of the Year 'QUEEN OF TRUST 2014' with the theme 'Beauty For Purpose'.
VENUE:Plan 'B' Lounge,Daveange Hotel,11 Daniel Okocha Street, Rumuigbo, PortHarcourt,Rivers State.
DATE:Friday 1 August,2014.
TIME:8pm.
NB:ATTENDANCE IS STRICTLY BY INVITATION.
For IV and Enquiries:
www.queenoftrust.com

Source:http://247tops..com/2014/07/001-entertainment-presents-queen-of.html

After a full year receiving nominations from across Africa, the Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Africa Awards & Summit (TFAAS) has today released the Nominees List for 2014. The list of five nominees each is released for the 10 categories of the awards. “After last year’s process, where only the Young Person of the Year was Africa-wide, for the first time in the 9-year history of The Future Africa Awards, this is the first time that the entire awards have been drawn from across the continent,” said Mohamed Diaby, from Abidjan, who is a member of the CWC. “Their profiles are available on www.thefutureafrica.com/awards and then judging process begins immediately with the jury, including the Board of Judges and the Independent Audit Committee.”
The jury has distinguished Africans including Katja Schiller Nwator (Leadership Development and CSR Manager, The Tony Elumelu Foundation), Mahamadou Sy (Founder and Executive Director of the Institut Supérieur de Développement Local (ISDL), Senegal), Wendy Luhabe (Founder, Women’s Private Equity Fund), Tonye Cole (Executive Director, Sahara Group), Ndidi Nwuneli (Founder LEAP Africa), Mo Abudu (CEO, Ebony Life TV), and Jennah Scott (Director, Liberia Philanthropy Secretariat, Office of the President).
Known as Africa’s biggest youth event, TFAAS evolved from The Future Awards to The Future Africa Awards & Summit this year. The Consul-General of the United States in Lagos, Nigeria will host the nominees to an invitation-only reception on Thursday, July 31.

THE TFAAS CLASS OF 2014 (Nominees are arranged in order of name, age, organisation and country of origin)

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Advocacy & Activism
1. Kennedy Odede, 29 Shining Hope for Communities, Kenya
2. Ola Ojewumi, 23 Sacred Hearts children’s transplant foundation and Project ASCEND, Nigeria
3. Boniface Mwangi, 29 Pawa 254 initiative, Kenya
4. Abdikadir Aden Hassan, 26 Founding member of Garissa Youth Environment Movement, Kenya
5. David Akpan, 28 UCARE Foundation Nigeria

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Agriculture
1. Eric Muthomi, 27 Stawi Foods, Kenya
2. Nomzamo Khoza, 27 Farmer, South Africa
3. Olawale Isiah Ojo, 25 Agropreneur, Nigeria
4. Charles Nichols and Samir Ibrahim; 24, 24 SunCulture, Kenya
5. Nasir Yammama, 24 Farmer, Nigeria
The Tony O. Elumelu Prize in Business
1. Zakaria Hersi, 25 StartUpSomalia.com & 4Weeks4Life, Somalia
2. Eseoghene Odiete, 24 Hesey Designs, Nigeria
3. Andrew Mupuya, 21 Youth Entrepreneurial Link Investments, Uganda
4. Ally Edha Awadh, 31 Lake Oil Group, Tanzania
5. Ashley Uys, 30 Medical Diagnostech and OculusID, South Africa
The Future Africa Awards Prize in Community Action
1. Jake Okechukwu, 26 Sickle Cell Aid Foundation, Nigeria
2. Emmanuel Olisaeloka Osemeka, 30 Social Welfare Network Initiative, Nigeria
3. Tricia Michaels, 28 Stay In School Initiative, Nigeria
4. Nixon Ochater, 23 Amani Initiative, Uganda
5. David Akpan, 28 UCARE Foundation, Nigeria

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Education
1. Best Aiyorworth, 22 Founder Girls’ Power Micro Lending Organization, Uganda
2. Regina Agyare, 30 Soronko Solutions, Ghana
3. Ogunlana Olumideand and Obanor Chukwuwezam; 22, 23 Prepclass.com.ng, Nigeria
4. Philip Obaji Jr, 28 1 GAME Campaign, Nigeria
5. Adeniyi Oluokun, 28 AccessDrive, Nigeria

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Public Service
1. Okwuone Nkechi, 25 Edo State Government, Nigeria
2. Guillermina-Mekuy Mba Obono, 32 Department of Culture and Tourism, Equatorial Guinea
3. Ahmed Salihijo, 30 Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Nigeria
4. Lukman Jaji, 29 African Union Institute for Education Information Management System, Nigeria
5. Peterson Opio, 28 Australian Aboriginal Development Cooperation, Uganda

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Technology
1. Lorna Rutto, 28 EcoPost, Kenya
2. Jamilia Abass, Linda Kwamboka, Susan Oguya, – 30, 26, 26 M-Farm, Kenya
3. Anne Amuzu, 29 Nandimobile Company, Ghana
4. Mark Essien, 31 Hotels.ng, Nigeria
5. Joshua Okello, 23 WinSenga, Kenya

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Entertainment
1. Panshak Zamani, 27 Musical Artiste, Nigeria
2. Michael Kwesi Owusu (Sarkodie), 28 Musical Artiste, Ghana
3. Nasibu Abdul Juma (Diamond), 24 Musical Act, Tanzania
4. Ivie okujaye, 28 Actress and producer, Nigeria
5. Yaya Toure, 31 Footballer, Ivory Coast

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Enterprise Support
1. Sanga Moses, 30 Eco-Fuel, Uganda
2. Bunmi Otegbade, 27 Generation Enterprise and StrategyQ, Nigeria
3. David Oshei, 27 Dropifi, Kenya
4. Justin Stanford, 30 4Di Group, South Africa
5. Oluwafemi Bankole, 27 TechCabal.com, Nigeria

The Future Awards Prize for African Young Person of the Year
1. Kayode Disu, 31 ISEC, Nigeria
2. Joel Mwale, 20 Sky Drop Enterprises and Gigavia.com, Kenya
3. Sangu Delle, 27 Cleanacwa, Ghana
4. Alengot Oromait, 22 Member of Parliament, Uganda
5. David Adedeji Adeleke (Davido), 21 Musician, Nigeria

Profiles of all nominees are now available on thefutureafrica.com/awards.
For more information, visit @TFAAfrica on Twitter or the website www.thefutureafrica.com/awards. The official hashtags for 2014 are #ThisIsAfrica and #TFAAS2014.

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