The Africa Digital Influencer Awards, a first of its kind, was held yesterday at the Konza Technopolis. The awards were held to recognize digital influencers that positively impacted and inspired the society by using their talents through their various platforms.
Some of the winners include Athlete Eliud Kipchoge, popular entertainers Flaqo Raz and Crazy Kennar, and blogger Edgar Obare.
Before the event, a team from the Konza Technopolis inaugurated the first train trip from the Nairobi Railways Station to Konza Station.
The event was attended by Kilome MP Mr. Thaddeus Nzambia, Konza Technopolis Development Authority CEO Eng. John Tanui and Chairman Dr. Reuben Mutiso. Also in attendance was the Africa Digital Leadership Principal & Co-Founder Mr. Chris Bitti.
Remarks
Mr. Bitti acknowledged the huge response that the event had received. He added that this only goes to show the massive potential that the creative industry has.
“This is an industry that has a lot of potential to employ our young people. Together with our partners, we will do our very best to hold it annually,” he said.
Bitti added that Konza Technopolis was chosen as the venue as the City was developing infrastructure to support digital content creation. This was echoed by Eng. Tanui.
“We are glad to have hosted the ADIA awards in partnership with Safaricom and EABL. At Konza, we have one specific project we are in the process of developing and it is the Digital Media City (DMC) which will comprise of TV broadcasting, animation and gaming, filming and photography, and ICT programming. This is envisioned to drive Kenya’s creative industry to higher levels and also generate investment and job opportunities for our people,” he said.
Mr. Nzambia, while speaking at the event pledged government support for the creative industry.
The awards were sponsored by Safaricom and EABL.
At C.O.K we laud efforts like these that recognize and support emerging industries that support youth employment.
Here is the full list of winners.
List of winners
- Fitness Influencer of the Year – Eliud Kipchoge
- Health & Nutrition Influencer of the Year – Kaluhi’s Kitchen
- Woman Fashion Influencer of the Year – Wanjiru Njiru
- Man Fashion Influencer of the Year – Gee Dufanda
- Newcomer of the Year – Cartoon Comedian
- Social Good/Warrior Influencer of the Year – Boniface Mwangi
- TV/Online Influencer of the Year – Betty Kyallo
- Man Lifestyle Influencer of the Year – The Dapper Brother
- Woman Lifestyle Influencer of the Year – Wambosha Maxine
- Beauty Influencer of the Year – Joan Kinuthia
- Content Creator of the Year – Blessed Njugush
- Most Influential Podcast – The Cyco Podcast
- Comedian Influencer of the Year – Crazy Kennar
- Best Use of Video Jacky Vike – Tusker
- Disruptor of the Year – Flaqo Raz
- Go Beyond Influencer of the year – Crazy Kennar
- Influencer of the Year – Flaqo Raz
- Most Influential Digital Leader – Mohammed Hersi
- People’s Choice Award – Edgar Obare
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