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TikTok Creator Awards second edition was held at Vodaword in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
The event aimed to honour and celebrate the creativity and rich diversity of content creators across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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The award ceremony, which was held on February 9, saw Nigerians winning four awards from the eight categories with Ola of Lagos securing the ‘Trailblazer of the Year in Sub-Saharan Africa’ award.
In a statement by Bianca Sibiya, head of content operations for TikTok in Sub-Saharan Africa, congratulated the Nigerians who won their categories.
According to her, Nigeria “demonstrated its talent and creativity on the global stage”.
“As we conclude the Top Creator Awards, I am truly impressed by the achievements of Nigerian content creators,” she said.
“With an outstanding performance, securing four out of eight categories, Nigeria has demonstrated its talent and creativity on the global stage of TikTok. We look forward to witnessing their continued success and influence on our platform.”
Below are the winners and nominees in full:
Sports creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nezcatt (South Africa) — WINNER
Stoneavenuee (Nigeria)
Gaming creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa
Khalamanja_ (Nigeria) — WINNER
_someothergirl (Kenya)
Tacticalceza (Nigeria)
Entertainment creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sachi_himes96 (South Africa) — WINNER
Lifestory328 (Kenya)
Lifestyle and Education creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa
Foodstakenya (Kenya)
_iremide (Nigeria) — WINNER
SiyaBunny (South Africa)
Trailblazer of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa
OfficialKinuthia (Kenya)
Olaoflagos_ (Nigeria) — WINNER
Africa Rising creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa
Afrolecia (Haircare South Africa) — WINNER
Nairobidisclosure (Food Kenya)
Publisher of the Year in Sub-Saharan Africa
PulseNigeria247 (Nigeria) — WINNER
Startimeskenya (Kenya)
Foodiesofsa (South Africa)
WWTaste (South Africa)
PulseSports (Nigeria)
jointribe_gg (Nigeria)
Netflixnigeria (Nigeria)
Song of the Year in Sub-Saharan Africa
Tyler ICU, DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron & Tumelo Za – ‘Mnike’ — WINNER
Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava & Big Zulu – ‘Umbayimbayi’
Uncle Waffles, Tony Duardo, Pcee, EeQue, Chley & Justin 99 – ‘Yahyuppiyah’
Guchi & Loud Behaviour – ‘Notice Me’
Pcee, S’gija Disciples, Justin 99, Mema Percent, MrJazziQ & Zan’Ten – ‘Kilimanjaro’
Khaid & Boy Spyce – ‘Carry Me Go (Sped Up)’
Khaid – ‘Anabella (Sped Up)’
Asake – ‘Lonely At the Top’
Spyro – ‘Who is Your Guy’
Adekunle Gold & Zinoleesky – ‘Party No Dey Stop’
Jux & Diamond Platnumz – ‘Enjoy’
Jay Melody – ‘Sawa’
Platform TZ – ‘Wivu’
Alikiba – ‘Mahaba’
Bruce Africa – ‘You’
