TikTok Unveils 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Awards Nominees
TikTok has officially announced the nominees for the TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards 2025, scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 6, 2025.
The awards celebrate creativity and innovation across the continent, recognizing the most inspiring creators, storytellers, musicians, educators, and influencers who have shaped digital culture on TikTok throughout the year.
Purpose of the Awards
According to TikTok, the annual event aims to:
- Celebrate outstanding content creators across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Highlight emerging trends that turned niche communities into global movements.
- Empower creators to transform their passion into sustainable careers.
Voting Process
- Voting for the awards is open until November 14, 2025 (midnight CAT).
- Users can vote once per category per day.
- To vote, fans should visit TikTok’s official page and share their votes using the hashtag #TikTokAwardsSSA.
Key Categories and Nominees
Creator of the Year
- @diaryofanortherncook (Nigeria)
- @chefabbys (Ghana)
- @fanstribehq (Nigeria)
- @shandorlarenty (South Africa)
- @englishwithclem (Kenya)
Storyteller of the Year
- @beloveolocha (Nigeria)
- @briannwana (Nigeria)
- @mikemortontalksfootball (South Africa)
- @joygiverkitchen (Nigeria)
Video of the Year
- @iamdavidmubiru (Uganda)
- @zerobrainer0 (Tanzania)
- @isaac.samz (Nigeria)
Rising Star of the Year
- @estherfrancisbackup (Nigeria)
- @_bafanamthembu (South Africa)
- @tunero_animations (Kenya)
Food Creator of the Year
- @mpruedie1 (South Africa)
- @malumfoodie (South Africa)
- @chefabbys (Ghana)
- @georges_kitchen (Tanzania)
- @boyz_makekii (Kenya)
Education Creator of the Year
- @michelle_expert (South Africa)
- @izziboye (Nigeria)
- @roy.kanyi (Kenya)
- @englishwithclem (Kenya)
Social Impact Creator of the Year
- @olawalesmd (Nigeria)
- @valerie_keter (Kenya)
- @anitasoina (Kenya)
- @noositiwantiwa_ (Nigeria)
- @ufarm_julia (South Africa)
Artist of the Year
- @theycallmeshallipopipp (Nigeria)
- @itsjoshuabaraka (Uganda)
- @moliymusic (Ghana)
- @realjazzwrld (South Africa)
Sports Creator of the Year
- @boxtoboxregista (Kenya)
- @mikemortontalksfootball (South Africa)
- @steph_talks_football (South Africa)
- @ademolavictortv (Nigeria)
What This Means for African Creators
The TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards highlight how digital storytelling and content creation continue to redefine entertainment and influence across Africa. It’s also an opportunity for new creators to learn, grow, and gain visibility on a global platform.
If you’re a content creator or blogger, studying the trends and techniques of these nominees—especially from Nigeria and West Africa—can help you grow your online presence and engagement.
Conclusion
The TikTok Awards 2025 showcase Africa’s growing digital creativity and community power. As voting continues, fans across the continent are encouraged to support their favorite creators and celebrate African excellence on the world’s biggest short-video platform.
