Nigeria’s digital creators are once again taking center stage across the continent, securing the highest number of nominations for the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa. From music icons to culinary influencers and social commentators, Nigerian creators have shaped the year’s biggest trends and viral moments, solidifying the country’s position as Africa’s creative powerhouse.
Celebrating Africa’s Top TikTok Talent
The TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa is an annual celebration of creators who have made the most impact through creativity, connection, and community. According to TikTok, the 2025 edition will spotlight creators who have “engaged, inspired, and connected communities” both on and off the platform.
This year’s highly anticipated event will take place on December 6, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, with nominees representing the diversity and dynamism of African creativity.
Our annual awards are a moment for reflection and celebration, where we build deeper relationships with the people who power the continent. The TikTok Awards celebrate the vibrant community who continue to inspire creativity, build community and spread joy on the platform while turning their passions into prosperous careers,” said Boniswa Sidwaba, TikTok’s Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Power of Nigerian Creativity
Nigeria’s dominance across the award categories underscores its status as a digital powerhouse in the Sub-Saharan African scene. The country’s creators continue to define online culture through trends like #CorporateTok, viral dance challenges, and faith-based storytelling, reaching millions of followers worldwide.
Voting Details
Voting for the TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa 2025 is currently open and will close at midnight (CAT) on November 14, 2025. Fans can cast their votes for their favorite creators through the official TikTok voting link available on TikTok’s verified pages. Each person is allowed one vote per category per day.
Supporters are also encouraged to follow official TikTok pages, share the voting link, and use the hashtag #TikTokAwardsSSA to rally support for their favorite nominees.
Full List of Nigerian Nominees at the TikTok Awards SSA 2025
Creator of the Year
- @diaryofanortherncook (Sokoto, Nigeria)
- @fanstribehq (Lagos, Nigeria)
- @chefabbys (Accra, Ghana)
- @shandorlarenty (Broederstroom, South Africa)
- @englishwithclem (Nairobi, Kenya)
Storyteller of the Year
- @beloveolocha (Lagos, Nigeria)
- @briannwana (Abuja, Nigeria)
- @joygiverkitchen (Lagos, Nigeria)
- @mikemortontalksfootball (Cape Town, South Africa)
- @englishwithclem (Nairobi, Kenya)
Video of the Year
- @isaac.samz (Lagos, Nigeria)
- @iamdavidmubiru (Kampala, Uganda)
- @zerobrainer0 (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
Rising Star of the Year
- @estherfrancisbackup (Lagos, Nigeria)
- @_bafanamthembu (Johannesburg, South Africa)
- @tunero_animations (Nairobi, Kenya)
Entertainment Creator of the Year
- @beloveolocha (Lagos, Nigeria)
- @ednafrancis_ (Lagos, Nigeria)
- @ikegod.chielo (Abuja, Nigeria)
- @finding.chance (Johannesburg, South Africa)
- @jabu_macdonald (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Food Creator of the Year
- @boyz_makekii (Nairobi, Kenya)
- @chefabbys (Accra, Ghana)
- @georges_kitchen (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
- @malumfoodie (Pretoria, South Africa)
- @mpruedie1 (Midrand, South Africa)
Education Creator of the Year
- @izziboye (Lagos, Nigeria)
- @michelle_expert (Randburg, South Africa)
- @roy.kanyi (Nairobi, Kenya)
- @englishwithclem (Nairobi, Kenya)
Social Impact Creator of the Year
- @olawalesmd (Lagos, Nigeria)
- @noositiwantiwa_ (Ibadan, Nigeria)
- @valerie_keter (Nairobi, Kenya)
- @anitasoina (Nairobi, Kenya)
- @ufarm_julia (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
Artist of the Year
- @theycallmeshallipopipp (Nigeria)
- @itsjoshuabaraka (Uganda)
- @moliymusic (Ghana)
- @realjazzwrld (South Africa)
Sports Creator of the Year
- @ademolavictortv (Lagos, Nigeria)
- @boxtoboxregista (Nairobi, Kenya)
- @zozasportscast (Nairobi, Kenya)
- @mikemortontalksfootball (Cape Town, South Africa)
- @steph_talks_football (Cape Town, South Africa)
Nigeria’s Influence on the African Digital Landscape
From Shallipopi’s viral tracks to Joy Etor’s food storytelling and Belove Olocha’s creative skits, Nigerian creators continue to dominate the continent’s online narrative. Their success not only represents the nation’s entertainment power but also reflects the economic and cultural growth of Africa’s digital creator economy.
As the countdown to December 6 begins, fans across Africa eagerly await to see which Nigerian creators will bring home the prestigious TikTok awards, and cement the country’s reign as the undisputed hub of digital creativity in Africa.
