Ranks Africa proudly unveils five distinguished winners under the Ranks Africa Digital Standout Awards (RADISA 2026), recognising exceptional individuals and platforms whose influence shaped Africa’s digital landscape throughout 2025.
The awards, presented under the broader Ranks Awards initiative, celebrate impact across digital culture, entrepreneurship, community building, philanthropy, and creative storytelling. Winners were determined through a structured evaluation process incorporating survey insights, committee review, and jury assessment to ensure credibility, relevance, and measurable influence.
Below are the honorees and the impact that defined their 2025 journey.
🏆 Digital Philanthropy Personality of the Year 2025
Adebayo Bayuz TV
Adebayo Bayuz TV is recognised for transforming digital influence into tangible community impact. Throughout 2025, his platform consistently extended beyond content creation into humanitarian support, charitable interventions, and visible acts of generosity.
By leveraging audience reach for meaningful outreach, Adebayo Bayuz TV exemplified how digital platforms can serve as powerful vehicles for philanthropy. His work demonstrates that influence, when responsibly applied, can drive measurable change within communities.
🏆 Digital Community Builder of the Year 2025
Mimi Ojieh
Mimi Ojieh is honoured for cultivating one of the most engaged and loyal digital communities of 2025. Her platform reflects consistent interaction, authentic connection, and sustained audience participation.
Rather than simply accumulating followers, Mimi built a network grounded in dialogue and relatability. Her ability to maintain visibility while strengthening audience trust highlights the growing importance of community-led influence in Africa’s digital ecosystem.
🏆 Cultural Impact Personality (Digital) of the Year 2025
Princess Adesile Ajigboteso
Princess Adesile Ajigboteso is recognised for shaping digital conversations and influencing cultural narratives across platforms throughout 2025.
Her presence consistently generated engagement, sparked discourse, and contributed to broader conversations around identity, lifestyle, and public expression. By maintaining relevance across evolving digital trends, she emerged as one of the defining cultural voices within the online space.
🏆 Podcast / Interview Series of the Year 2025
Legally Clueless Africa
Legally Clueless Africa receives this honour for delivering compelling and authentic storytelling that amplified African voices across borders.
Throughout 2025, the platform continued to provide thoughtful, in-depth conversations that resonated strongly with listeners seeking relatable and meaningful dialogue. Its sustained audience growth and cultural resonance reinforce its status as a leading digital conversation hub on the continent.
🏆 Wellness and Lifestyle Creator of the Year 2025
Dejoke Ogunbiyi
Dejoke Ogunbiyi is recognised for promoting wellness, intentional living, and lifestyle balance through consistent and impactful digital storytelling.
In 2025, her content resonated deeply with audiences navigating personal growth and self-awareness. By blending relatability with purposeful messaging, she strengthened her position as a trusted voice within the wellness and lifestyle space.
TikTok Creator of the Year 2025
Fanuel John Masamaki
Fanuel John Masamaki is recognised for dominating short-form digital storytelling in 2025. Through creativity, trend-setting content, and consistent engagement, he leveraged TikTok as a powerful platform for influence and entertainment.
His ability to convert viral moments into sustained audience growth reflects a clear understanding of digital culture dynamics. Throughout the year, Fanuel’s content remained visible, shareable, and culturally resonant, reinforcing his leadership within Africa’s evolving creator economy.
🏆 Education & Knowledge Creator of the Year 2025
Kobe Boujee
Kobe Boujee receives this recognition for blending knowledge sharing with digital engagement in a way that resonates with younger audiences.
In 2025, his platform consistently delivered informative, awareness-driven content that sparked learning and conversation. By using relatable communication styles to simplify complex topics, he strengthened the role of digital platforms as tools for education and public awareness.
🏆 Online Influencer of the Year 2025
Azeezah Hashim
Azeezah Hashim is honoured for sustained digital relevance and influence across platforms throughout 2025.
Her presence consistently shaped lifestyle, fashion, and youth-driven conversations online. Through brand partnerships, audience engagement, and strong visual storytelling, she demonstrated how digital visibility can be strategically managed to maintain both cultural and commercial impact.
🏆 Breakout Influencer of the Year 2025
Ash-ley Ogle
Ash-ley Ogle is recognised for experiencing one of the most significant digital growth surges of 2025.
Following heightened public visibility, she translated momentum into sustained online presence, maintaining engagement and expanding her influence beyond initial exposure. Her trajectory reflects the power of timing, adaptability, and strategic digital positioning in today’s media landscape.
🏆 Emerging Influencer of the Year 2025
Faith Adewale
Faith Adewale is celebrated as one of the most promising rising digital voices of 2025.
His growth throughout the year reflected increasing audience traction, consistent visibility, and expanding brand relevance. By navigating public attention with strategic engagement, Faith positioned himself as a new-generation influencer with long-term potential within Africa’s digital ecosystem.
🏆 Social Impact Creator of the Year 2025
Wawira Njiru
Wawira Njiru is honoured for leveraging digital platforms to amplify social advocacy and community-focused initiatives.
In 2025, her work demonstrated that influence can extend beyond content into purpose-driven action. By aligning visibility with impact-oriented messaging, she reinforced the role of digital creators as catalysts for social change across the continent.
🏆 Digital Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
Ife Durosinmi-Etti
Ife Durosinmi-Etti is recognised for her leadership in digital entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
As Founder and CEO of Herconomy, she continues to build a financial technology platform dedicated to expanding access to funding, grants, and resources for women across Africa. In 2025, her work further strengthened digital-driven economic inclusion, reinforcing her position as one of the continent’s leading mission-driven entrepreneurs.
🏆 Content Creator of the Year 2025
Richard Frimpong
Richard Frimpong is honoured for consistent creativity and strong digital storytelling throughout 2025.
His content demonstrated originality, audience engagement, and sustained platform growth. By maintaining visibility and adaptability across evolving trends, Richard solidified his position as one of the year’s most impactful digital creators.
🏆 Online Community (Fanbase) of the Year 2025
Faith Adewale Fanbase (Faithfuls)
The Faithfuls are recognised for coordinated mobilisation, loyalty, and year-long digital presence.
In 2025, this community consistently amplified their preferred personality through organised engagement, trending conversations, and sustained support across platforms. Their ability to influence digital discourse reflects the growing power of structured fan communities within modern entertainment culture.
🏆 Breakout Digital Star of the Year 2025
Sweet Guluva
Sweet Guluva is celebrated for a year marked by accelerated growth and sustained digital relevance.
His ability to convert visibility into continued engagement positioned him as one of the fastest-rising digital personalities of 2025. Beyond initial momentum, he maintained consistency, strengthening his recognition across online audiences.
🏆 Most Talked-About Personality of the Year 2025
Imisi Ayanwale
Imisi Ayanwale receives this recognition for dominating online conversations throughout 2025.
From reality television visibility to sustained social media discourse, her name consistently trended across timelines and discussion spaces. Whether through debate, admiration, or commentary, her presence shaped digital culture conversations in a defining way.
🏆 Digital Personality of the Year 2025
Priscilla Ojo
Priscilla Ojo is honoured for sustained digital dominance and cross-platform cultural influence.
Throughout 2025, her visibility extended across fashion, lifestyle, entertainment, and youth culture conversations. By maintaining consistent engagement and brand relevance, she reinforced her position as one of Africa’s most recognisable and influential digital personalities.
Celebrating Africa’s Evolving Digital Landscape
The RADISA 2026 winners represent more than popularity metrics. They embody the expanding power of digital platforms to shape culture, build communities, drive social good, and influence lifestyle conversations across Africa.
As Ranks Africa continues to spotlight excellence across industries, the Digital Standout Awards reaffirm the growing importance of credible digital leadership in shaping the continent’s global narrative.
Physical plaques will be available for interested honorees following official documentation.
For further updates on RADISA 2026 and upcoming categories, visit Ranks Africa’s official platforms.
