TikTok has officially announced the nominees for the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa, setting the stage for one of the region’s biggest celebrations of digital creativity. The awards return on 6 December 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing together the creators, artists, and trendsetters who shaped African TikTok culture in 2025.
This year marked a major shift for the creator ecosystem. African creators stepped outside the predictable and transformed niche content into mainstream cultural moments from the viral “Ngishutheni” trend to agriculture education by Sinethemba Masinga (@ufarm_julia) and powerful history storytelling by Valerie Keter (@valerie_keter). In 2025, the community became influential, and TikTok creators led a new digital wave.
The TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa will recognise outstanding talent across multiple categories, including entertainment, food, storytelling, music, sports, education, and social impact.
TikTok says the annual ceremony goes beyond trophies—it is a moment to honour the people driving the continent’s fast-growing creator economy.
“Our annual awards are a moment for reflection and celebration where we build deeper relationships with the people who power the continent. At its core, the TikTok Awards celebrate the vibrant community who continue to inspire creativity, build community and spread joy while turning their passions into prosperous careers,” said Boniswa Sidwaba, TikTok’s Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Voting Now Open: Your Voice Decides the Winners
Fans across Africa can now vote for their favourite creators.
Voting Period: Open now until 14 November 2025 (midnight CAT)
How to Vote: Through the official TikTok Awards SSA voting page
Rules: One vote per category, per day
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Full List of TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa 2025 Nominees
Creator of the Year
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@diaryofanortherncook – Sokoto, Nigeria
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@chefabbys – Accra, Ghana
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@fanstribehq – Lagos, Nigeria
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@shandorlarenty – Broederstroom, South Africa
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@englishwithclem – Nairobi, Kenya
Storyteller of the Year
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@beloveolocha – Lagos, Nigeria
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@briannwana – Abuja, Nigeria
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@mikemortontalksfootball – Cape Town, South Africa
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@joygiverkitchen – Lagos, Nigeria
Video of the Year
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@iamdavidmubiru – Kampala, Uganda
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@zerobrainer0 – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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@isaac.samz – Lagos, Nigeria
Rising Star of the Year
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@estherfrancisbackup – Lagos, Nigeria
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@_bafanamthembu – Johannesburg, South Africa
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@tunero_animations – Nairobi, Kenya
Entertainment Creator of the Year
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@beloveolocha – Lagos, Nigeria
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@ednafrancis_ – Lagos, Nigeria
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@finding.chance – Johannesburg, South Africa
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@ikegod.chielo – Abuja, Nigeria
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@jabu_macdonald – Johannesburg, South Africa
Food Creator of the Year
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@mpruedie1 – Midrand, South Africa
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@malumfoodie – Pretoria, South Africa
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@chefabbys – Accra, Ghana
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@georges_kitchen – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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@boyz_makekii – Nairobi, Kenya
Education Creator of the Year
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@michelle_expert – Randburg, South Africa
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@izziboye – Lagos, Nigeria
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@roy.kanyi – Nairobi, Kenya
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@englishwithclem – Nairobi, Kenya
Social Impact Creator of the Year
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@olawalesmd – Lagos, Nigeria
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@valerie_keter – Nairobi, Kenya
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@anitasoina – Nairobi, Kenya
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@noositiwantiwa_ – Ibadan, Nigeria
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@ufarm_julia – KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Artist of the Year
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@theycallmeshallipopipp – Nigeria
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@itsjoshuabaraka – Uganda
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@moliymusic – Ghana
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@realjazzwrld – South Africa
Sports Creator of the Year
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@boxtoboxregista – Nairobi, Kenya
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@zozasportscast – Nairobi, Kenya
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@mikemortontalksfootball – Cape Town, South Africa
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@steph_talks_football – Cape Town, South Africa
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@ademolavictortv – Lagos, Nigeria
New Era, New Icons
The 2025 theme—“New Era, New Icons”—honours creators reshaping influence across Africa. These nominees aren’t just entertaining audiences; they’re building communities, addressing social issues, educating millions, and telling authentic African stories.
About the TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa
The TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa celebrate the most impactful creators across the region each year. The 2025 edition will spotlight creators who shaped cultural conversations both on and off the platform. As the event approaches, TikTok encourages fans to stay tuned for updates and continue voting for their favourites.
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