The Tiktok Top Creator Awards for Sub-Sahara Africa in 2023 and this year will be its second edition. The Award ceremony is scheduled for February 9, 2024, at Vodaword in Midrand, Johannesburg. Over 10 creators, musicians, media houses, and lifestyle curators were nominated in Numerous Categories. Asake, Adekunle Gold, Khaid, Pulse Nigeria, and many others are among the nominees

These accolades celebrate the achievements and innovative spirit of creators while also providing insight into the upcoming trends in African media and entertainment. TikTok aims to showcase the creative expression that drives the industry’s growth across Africa.

Full List of Nominees

Sports creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

• Nezcatt (South Africa)
• Stoneavenuee (Nigeria)

Gaming creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

• khalamanja_ (Nigeria)
• _someothergirl (Kenya)
• tacticalceza (Nigeria)
• Entertainment creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sachi_himes96 (South Africa)
• Lifestory328 (Kenya)

Lifestyle and Education creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

• Foodstakenya (Kenya)
• _iremide (Nigeria)
• SiyaBunny (South Africa)

Trailblazer of the Year in Sub-Saharan Africa

• OfficialKinuthia (Kenya)
• @olaoflagos_ (Nigeria)

Africa Rising creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

• Afrolecia (Haircare South Africa)
• Nairobidisclosure (Food Kenya)

Publisher of the Year in Sub-Saharan Africa

• PulseNigeria247 (Nigeria)
• 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 & Tumelo_za – Mnike (feat. DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA & Tyron Dee)
• Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava & Big Zulu – Umbayimbayi
• Uncle Waffles, Tony Duardo & Justin 99 – Yahyuppiyah(feat.Pcee, EeQue & Chley)
• Guchi & Loud Behaviour – Notice Me
• Pcee, S’gija Disciples & Zan’Ten – Kilimanjaro ( Feat. Justin 99, Mema_Percent & Mr JazziQ)
• 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