Iyanya, Ice Prince, Omawumi, O.C Ukeje nominated for The Future Awards

 

The Central Working Committee(CWC) has unveiled this year’s nominees for the 2013 edition ofThe Future Awards. Now in its eighth season, this year’s awards fields 75 ‘nominees in a list comprising of 15 categories, fielding five nominees each.
The likes of Pop singersIyanya, Omawumi, top rapperIce Prince,actorO.C Ukejeand UK based urban gospel singer-songwriterEl Mafrexwill be slugging it out in this year’s ‘Entertainment Talent’category.
‘We are beyond excited by the class of 2013 especially because the huge majority are previously unknown to the public’,Ohimai Atafo, Chairman of the CWC says.
Check out the full list of nominees below…

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM
Anu Olusola (27)
Jake Okechukwu (25)
Orode Uduaghan-Okpu (24)
Tobore Oro Edema (24)
Maryam Augie (28)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Modestus Chijoke Idoko (20)
Chikezie Nwaoha (29)
Yewande Akinola (28)
Chuka Ofili (31), Emotu Balogun (27), Kene Udeze (24), and Clive Ayonye (23)
Hugo Obi (32)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN COMMUNITY ACTION
Rita Omovbude (32)
Bolajoko Fadipe (30)
Dr. Okeke Kanayo (30)
Monica Onuoha (30)
Ife Adebayo (30)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN NEW MEDIA
Kingsley Ezeani (23)
Ediong Umoh (26)
John Obidi (27)
Modupeola Abiola (31)
Fifehanmi Bankole (30)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ENTERTAINMENT TALENT
Ice Prince (28)
OC Ukeje (32)
Iyanya (27)
Omawumi (31)
El Mafrex (29)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISE
Nominees in this category will be announced in conjunction with the British Council for ‘The International Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award Prize.’

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN JOURNALISM
Ugochi Anyaka (29)
Monica Mark (29)
Toyosi Ogunseye (29)
Ben Ezeamalu (30)
Jude Zoho (29)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN BUSINESS
Saheed Jumar (28)
Gbenga Ogunmakinde (28)
Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola (28)
Nonyelum Ibeh (27)
Melody Okwuazu (22)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Blessing Liman (29)
Fareeda Ibrahim (29)
Dr. Adanna Chukwuma (31)
Joycee Awojoodu (23)
Ekong Ekong Imona (32)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Barbara Iyayi (32)
Osita Abana (28)
Adim Isiakpona (28)
Kayode Temenu (29)
Jadesola Osiberu (27)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN AGRICULTURE
Zanau Hassan Maikasuwa (31)
Olawale Isaiah Ojo (24)
Precious Peter Nweke (31)
Abraham Ojoh (22)
Adbdulazeez Yusuf (29)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN FASHION AND STYLE
Vera Akporeha (23)
Wanger Ayu (26)
Yomi Makun (27)
Agbani Darego (31)
Aisha Bello (24)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ARTS AND CULTURE
Toyin Odutola (28)
Njideka Akunyili (30)
Anthony Anth Ezeokoye (30)
Kenneth Gyang (27)
Ishaya Bako (27)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ENTERPRISE SUPPORT
Isoken Ogiewonyi (26) and Wonuola Odunsi (29)
Ijeoma Okeagu (30)
Gbolahan Fagbilere (30)
Chibuike Aguene (30)
Ayodeji Adewunmi (29), Opeyemi Awoyemi (25), and Olalekan Olude (29)

 THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN EDUCATION
Gossy Ukanwoke (25)
Adebayo Degbembgo (30)
Olufunbi Falayi (27)
Otto Orondaam (26)
Oriahi Anderson (25)
Source: THE NET