An Anambra-born Young Nigerian Writer has trophied the 2016 edition of the Nigerian Heritage Icon Award as the Best Young Writer of the Year 2016.

A 300 level student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka bagged this National Award for his quintessential and impeccable professionalism in the writing field. He is among the few and critically selected Nigerians who made it to the winning list of this  year's monumental edition of this nation wide award.

In the word of Mr. Michael, the award coordinator, "this year's nominations were  completely much and enormous both in quantity and quality  far beyond what it used to be; and this made it the toughest year for our judges to determine the winners"

"But after a long and critical assessment and scrutiny, we were able to fetch out these few winners as the most qualified for the great award. They are men who have proved their worth and who have distinguished themselves in their various fields and areas of endeavors" he added.

Alongside Izunna, other  prominent Nigerian Stars including Chioma Jesus were also among the awardees at this great event which took place in the Mich-Royal Hotels and suits at Awka the capital city of Anambra State on the 16th of December.

MEET CHIDIEBERE URUNWA OJIEGO

AMB. OJIEGO AUSTINE CHIDIBERE hails from Ebenator in Nnewi South
L.G.A ,Anambra State. He obtained his first school Leaving Certificate&SSCE at Ebenator in the year
2005&2011.  He had National Diploma certificate in  Library and information science from
federal polytechnic,Oko in the year 2015.

He is a young leader and  writer. He has transformed many lives through his books. He has also motivated many youths and he is a role model to many youths and students. He has written books been
acknowledge by teachers, students, lecturers, and other people who read them. 

These books have been sold in thousands of copies in many part of the country,especially THE FRUIT OF THE WICKED which is an interesting work presented by the play writer to expose some of the mischievous activities by the wicked people in the society.

He is an award-winning young writer/leader who has won and been nominated for various awards and He is  currently a nominee for The AEYCA/SOCIAL YOUTH of The Year, Outsanding Youth of The Year.YOUTH LEADER OF The Year SLAM Youth Award, StarlettEntertainment
Award/ Creative Writer(2016)

AMB.  OJIEGO AUSTINE CHIDIEBERE has continued as a hard working
students and leader of his group wherever he finds himself. He has a
good spirit of leadership. He was a vibrant member of National youth
council of Nigeria and was a leader in many organization like:

NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NNEWI SOUTH CHAPTER

IGWE REPRESENTING NNEWI SOUTH STUDENT’S FEDERAL
POLYTECHNIC, OKO 2014/2015
SESSION.

PRESIDENT C.B.O ST MATHEW PARISH EBENATOR.

PRESIDENT C.Y.O.N ST MATHEW PARISH EBENATOR.

CHAIRMAN UNITED ANAMBRA YOUTH ASSEMBLY EBENATOR WARD.

DIRECTOR OF MEDIA;SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIA WRITERS ANAMBRA STATE
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Email:chidiebereurunwaojiego4real@gmail.com

Achievements:

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION FROM READ ACROSS NIG 2016,

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FROM C.B.O ST HYACENTH PARISH AMICHI.2016

LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE FROM C.B.O NNEWI DIOCESE 2013

CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICE FROM BAR ASOCIATION FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO 2014

CERTIFICATE OF AWARD FROM SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIA WRITERS 2016

NNEWI SOUTH YOUNG WRITER NOMINATED FOR THE FUTURE AWARD 2016.

An Anambra born Young Nigerian Writer, Izunna I. Okafor who is also a 300 level student of Unizik has been nominated for the 2016 edition of The Future Award Africa. In the nominee list which recently dropped in the premium times and other websites and blogs across the world; Izunna Okafor as well as other young Nigerians who have been making the country and the African continent proud in various capacities were seen to be among the show, including Kenechi Iheanacho, Yemi Alade, Falz, Tekno among others. In the word of Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi, the Chairman, Central Working Committee, The Future Awards Africa; “It goes without saying that we have had one of the most difficult years in our history. The days are bleak. But the stories of these nominees, and their work help me remember that through the concrete roses will grow. We can still bloom. It is not over!,” The Anambra born Young writer Izunna Okafor who hails from Ebentaor town is a quintessential literary figure and a great achiever who has been shaping and making great imparts in the world through his writing and offering of other selfless educational service to the humanity. He has written and published various books, (including novels, articles, poems and short stories) both in the hard and soft copies, nationally and internationally.

Yemi Alade, Falz, Tekno make Future Awards nominee list

Ahead of the 11th edition of The Future Awards Africa, which holds on December 18 in Lagos, the organisers have unveiled the 2016 nominees. The nominee list was contained in a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES.
Top Nigerian music artistes, Yemi Alade(27), Falz(26), Teckno(22), Kiss Danielz(23) and Mr. Eazi(25) will compete for the 2016 The Future Awards Africa Prize for Music.
“It goes without saying that we have had one of the most difficult years in our history. The days are bleak. But the stories of these nominees, and their work help me remember that through the concrete roses will grow. We can still bloom. It is not over!,” said Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi, Chairman, Central Working Committee, The Future Awards Africa.
The organisers also added that the nominees, aged 18 – 32, are the key players, shaping the future of today in technology, arts & culture, business, fashion and every other sphere of our lives.
The winners will all be rewarded for their hard work, talent and achievement at a glamorous ceremony, which holds later in the month.
See the full nominee list below:
CATEGORY 1: The Future Awards and EbonyLife Prize for Acting
Adesuwa Etomi, 30

Somkele Iyamah Idhalama, 28
Rahama Sadau, 24
Seun Ajayi, 31
Daniel K Daniel, 30
CATEGORY 2: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Fashion
Adebayo Oke-Lawal, 26
Wanger Ayu, 30
Ogugua Okonkwo, 29
Jane Micheal Ekanem, 30
Sandra Itu, 28
CATEGORY 3: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Beauty
Joycee Awojoodu, 28
Kehinde Smith, 25
Iroghama B. Obuoforibo, 31

Olajide David ‘ST.OLA’ Okerayi, 25
Theodora ‘Doranne’ Anne Mogo, 27
CATEGORY 4: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Music
Yemi Alade, 27
Oluwatosin ‘Mr Eazi’ Ajibade, 25
Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, 26
Oluwatobiloba “Kiss Danielz” Daniel Anidugbe, 23
Augustine ‘Tekno’ Miles Kelechi, 22
CATEGORY 5: The Future Awards Africa Prize in Professional Service
Ify Afe, 29

Kenneth Okwor, 24
Solomon Ojeagbase, 30
Salihu Dasuki Nakande, 29
Chidiogo Akunyili, 31
CATEGORY 6: The Future Awards Africa Prize in Business
Seun Sangoleye, 30
Yasmin Bello-Osagie/Afua Osei, 27/29
Seyi Abolaji, 32
Ifeanyi Orajaka, 28
Affiong William, 30
CATEGORY 7: The Future Awards Africa Prize in Sports
Seye Ogunlewe, 25
Odion Ighalo, 27
Omolayo Bose, 27
Kehinde Paul, 28
Kelechi Promise Iheanacho, 20
CATEGORY 8: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Education
Olumide Ogunlana and Chukwuwezam Obanor, 26/27
Ezeakor Chineye, 28
Arese Ugwu, 31
Godwin Benson, 27
Izunna Okafor, 22
CATEGORY 9: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Technology
Shola Akinlade, 31
Olaniran Abiola, 27
Oluyomi Ojo, 25
Andrew Airelobhegbei, 23
Dele Bakare, 27‎
CATEGORY 10: The Futures Awards and EbonyLife Prize for New Media
Tosin Ajibade, 29
Femi Bakare and Adeyeri Michael, 26/27
Ebenezer Wikina, 23
Bizzle Oshikoya, 30
Bashir Ahmed, 25
CATEGORY 11: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Media Enterprise
Bankole Oluwafemi, 29
Adaora Mbelu, 30
Bidemi Zakariyau, 27
Fatima Togbe, 29
Samuel Ajiboye, 25
CATEGORY 12: The Future Awards Africa Prize in Public Service
Asuquo Ekpenyong, 31
Aliyu Giwa, 31
Esther Agbarakwe, 31
Obieze Nwanna Nzewunwa, 31
Ruqayya Nasir, Sani 28
CATEGORY 13: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts & Culture
Emmanuel Oyeleke, 29
Ndidi Emiefele, 29
Aderenle Sonariwo, 29
Osa Okunkpolor, 27
Eniola Idera Wunmi, 23
CATEGORY 14: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Creative Professional
Obi “DJ Obi” Ajuonuma, 26
Florence “DJ Cuppy” Ifeoluwa Otedola, 24
Evans Akanno, 27
Isioma Osaje, 25
George Okoro, 30
CATEGORY 15: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Advocacy
Wadi Ben-Hiki, 19
Bukola Bolarinwa, 28
Samson Itodo, 30
Toks Bakare, 31
Imrana Alhaji Buba, 23
CATEGORY 16: The Future Awards Africa Prize in Agriculture
Julius Adewopo, 31
Abamu Joseph, 25
Shola Ladoja, 31
HAMMAN YERIMA Wabi, 24
Ronke Aderinoye, 30
CATEGORY 17: The Futures Awards and EbonyLife Prize for Screen Producer
Chukwuka Egorh/James Omokwe, 28/32
Mary Remmy Njoku, 31
Asurf Oluseyi, 32
Adeola Oshikojo, 30
Usman Ahmad Kabara, 31
CATEGORY 18: The Futures Awards and EbonyLife Prize for Journalism
Fisayo Soyombo, 27
Eromo Egbejule, 26
Ogechi Ekeanyanwu, 31
Yemisi Adegoke, 28
Chika Sandra Oduah, 30
CATEGORY 19: The Future Awards and EbonyLife Prize for On Air Personality (Visual)
Bolanle Olukanni, 27
Stephanie Coker, 27
Ehis Okoguale, 29
Chukwuebuka ‘Chuey chu’ Okoye, 25
Victor Mathias, 29
CATEGORY 20: The Future Awards and EbonyLife Prize for On Air Personality (Audio)
Rolake Bello, 30
Ayo Thomson, 28
Mohammed Yusuf Suleiman, (Mowiz) 29
Oluwakemi ‘Kemi Smallz’ Itari Catherine, 28
Jennifer Nzewunwah, 30
CATEGORY 21: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Person of the Year
Mark Okoye, 30
Ayodeji Ibrahim ‘Wizkid’ Balogun, 27
John Boyega, 24
Iyeh Kennedy, 21
Dr. Oluwo Adedunmola, 24

A 300 level student of Unizik Izunna I. Okafor, has bagged the SLAM Youth Hero Award 2016 edition as the Innovative Youth of The Year.

The 22-year-old innovative youth who is also an awards-winning Young Nigerian Writer was declared the winner of this year's edition of this award at the Award Dinner party which took place on Saturday at the Golphins Hotels and Suits Awka, on the 10th of December 2016.
In the words of the Award coordinator Mrs. Ciao, "Izunna has proved his worth and his great achievements speak more of his merit for this great award and recognition"

The award was processed from  nominations, followed by interviews and assessment which primarily formed the basis for the Judge's decision.

Izunna Okafor is Anambra born young writer who hails from the Nnewi South L.G.A of the state and has played and continues to great roles in shaping the world through his creative writing. He has authored and published various books both in soft and hard copies, and is also an Igbo activist who has  taken the Gospel of the Igbo language and the needs for its sustenance, to every nooks and crannies around the world through his writing.

He has also received other various awards for his professionalism in the writing field, and is the first person to win the Indigenous Writer of The in the Nigerian Writers Award. He's also currently in the nominee list of the 2016 Future Award Africa and will also be awarded the Youth Writer of the Year 2016 by the Nigeria Heritage Icon Award on the 16th December.

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