South Africa’s favourite media personality, BonangMethaba and award-winning artiste and music entrepreneur Dare Art- Alade have been announced as announced as the hosts of the 10th anniversary of the The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2015 by the Central Working Committee.
The hosts represent the best of young Africans from across the continent, and will be presenting the 10th year celebrations of TFAA in grand style. Darey returns as a host after first hosting in 2009.
“I am excited to be coming to Nigeria for The Future Awards Africa,” said Matheba, who is also the first international brand ambassador for Revlon. “This is an exceptional platform telling Africa’s story in a unique, impactful way. Young Africans see these nominees and winners and have been inspired over the past 10 years to act right, to get involved and to live their dreams to the fullest.”
Darey just released his 4th studio album #Naked, highlighting a career at the top of songwriting, performing, running a music label and hosting West Africa’s most prestigious events.
“The Future Awards Africa is Africa’s biggest youth event because consistently for 10 years they have celebrated efforts of youths across the continent,” Darey said.
“It’s an honour to be a part of this landmark celebration, and I am excited to be back on the TFAA stage!” The Future Awards Africa 2015 – celebrating 10 years! – is presented by RED and UBA.
The award is held in partnership with the British High Commission, the FordFoundation, Microsoft, the US Consulate, the Canadian High Commission, Sterling Bank and The Tony Elumelu Foundation.
The Future Awards Africa (official hashtag: #TFAA10) will hold on 6 December in Lagos, Nigeria at the Intercontinental Hotel. The Future Awards Africa has been called the ‘Nobel Prize for Young Africans’, and the ‘most important youth awards’ by Forbes.
It is a set of prizes given annually to celebrate and accelerate innovation, creativity and enterprise amongst young Africans aged 18 – 31 and has produced over 150 winners and over 1550 nominees since its first edition in 2006.
It is presented in conjunction with The Future Project,