July 10, (THEWILL) – The third edition of Trendupp Award, was held on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The award seeks to celebrate the creativity and audacity of Nigerian content creators and influencers, through the excellent use of social media.
This third edition tagged, “The Force of Influence”, spotlighted the creators who brightens lives through hearty comedy, the educators, who shape audiences through valuable knowledge and insights, feisty creators who defy the odds to use social media for activism and the public good, as well as innovative brands that leverage impactful partnerships with influencers.
Content creator such as Chukwuebuka Amuzie, otherwise known as Brain Jotter, Chinonso Egemba, aka Aproko Doctor, carted home awards, while Debo Adebayo, professionally known as Mr Macaroni, received an SUV as gift, courtesy of Mikano Motors for emerging ‘Force of Influence’.
The event was hosted by content creator and TV host, Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, professionally known as Kiekie. The event featured performances from Niniola Apata, Omowunmi Adefosudo, professionally known as Imanse and Progress.
Here is the list of winners:
Force of Tik-Tok — Jerry Chuks
Force of Lifestyle Content — Nonye Udeogu
Force of Creative Arts — Frank Ileogben
Force of Instagram — Segun Olusemo
Force of Twitter — Benjamin Hundeyin
Force of Virality — Adams Kehinde
Force of Online Sensation — Ijeoma Otabor
Force of YouTube — Chukwuebuka Amuzie
Force of Tech Content — Oladapo Ogunsanya
Force of Wellness — Chinonso Egemba
Force of Social Good — Seyi Oluloye
Emerging Force – Isaac Olayiwola
Force of Influence — Debo Adebayo
Force of Comedy – Apaokagi Maryam
Force of Food Content – Opeyemi Famakin