Held under the theme 鈥淎 Decade of Impact: African Women Architecting the Digital Future,鈥� the Summit will bring together 500+ women in technology alongside founders, industry leaders, investors, ecosystem partners and other stakeholders for a day of learning, networking, collaboration and conversations about the future of Africa鈥檚 digital economy.

The Summit marks a significant milestone for She Code Africa as it celebrates ten years of creating pathways for African girls and women to access digital skills, mentorship, career opportunities and resources needed to participate and thrive in the technology ecosystem.

Since its inception in 2016, She Code Africa has impacted more than 65,000 women through its programs and scholarships, while its community has grown to more than 50,000 members across 20+ African countries.

What began as a movement connecting African women interested in technology has evolved into a Pan-African nonprofit organisation delivering programmes across digital skills development, technical training, scholarships, digital literacy, mentorship and career development. Through these initiatives, She Code Africa has worked to address some of the barriers that continue to affect women’s participation in technology, including limited access to digital skills, devices, mentorship, professional networks and economic opportunities.

Beyond conversations about technology, the Summit will explore the progress made over the past decade and the opportunities, challenges and collective action required to build a more inclusive digital future for Africa. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and practitioners, connect with peers, explore career and business opportunities, build meaningful professional relationships and engage with conversations shaping the continent’s technology ecosystem.

鈥淭en years gives us a lot to celebrate, but the work is far from finished. What excites me about this Summit is the opportunity to bring women together again and create the kinds of connections that can change what happens next, whether that鈥檚 a new career opportunity, a mentorship, a business partnership or simply the confidence to believe that something bigger is possible. That鈥檚 the kind of impact we want to keep building in our next decade.,鈥� said Ada Nduka Oyom, Founder & Executive Director of She Code Africa. 

As She Code Africa enters its second decade, the organisation is looking beyond the milestone to the work still ahead: expanding access to digital skills, creating more pathways into the technology economy, strengthening opportunities for women to build and lead, and ensuring that African women have a meaningful role in shaping the continent’s digital future.

The She Code Africa Summit 2026 will serve as both a celebration of the organisation’s decade of impact and a platform for imagining what the next decade can make possible.

The She Code Africa Summit 2026 will take place on September 19, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria, with opportunities for both in-person and virtual participation.

For more information about the Summit tickets and participation, visit: https://summit.shecodeafrica.org/

About She Code Africa

She Code Africa is a Pan-African nonprofit organisation on a mission to bridge the gender gap in technology by equipping African girls and women with digital skills and fostering economic independence. Since its inception in 2016, the organisation has delivered programmes spanning technical training, scholarships, mentorship, digital literacy, STEM education and career development, reaching more than 65,000 women. Its growing community spans more than 50,000 members across 20+ African countries.

Media Contact:
Juliana Ajagunna
Julianaajagunna@shecodeafrica.org

This audacity is just a standard operating procedure for Ajaeze Onu, popularly known as Ajaeze.

While the world knew him for his stage presence, he already had sports in his DNA. He was already on the basketball court at age five. But the plot twist came in August 2024, when he picked up a tennis racket for the first time. It was first a casual hobby, then it spinned into an obsession. 

By October, after realising he had a natural feel for the ball, Ajaeze made a life-altering call to go all in on professional tennis. 鈥淚 never knew how difficult the sport actually is and how much of a grind it is,鈥� he admits.

Instead of letting the learning curve scare him off, the complexity of the game hooked him. Without wasting time, he initially locked in training under Coach Muhammed at Ikoyi Tennis Club and also Coach Tareem Heath, but then鈥� his first three competitive tournaments ended in defeat, so he stepped back from match play to rebuild his technique from the ground up. Ajaeze is now training with ATP professional Coach Mark Oljaca, Coach Muhammed, and Coach Tareem Heath and is sure to make the progress he is reaching for.

Today, his schedule is punishing. He鈥檚 on court training twice a day, six days a week, plus three days of heavy strength work. The leap from studio recordings to court is incredible and uncommon, but to Ajaeze, it鈥檚 just day one. And both worlds demand the same relentless physical and mental discipline. 

Whether you鈥檙e making a hit song or refining a top-spin forehand, you need the courage to keep showing up in every room until the work pays off.

鈥淚 need to do the work every day like I鈥檓 going to be the number one player in the world,鈥� Ajaeze says. 鈥淎nd as long as I do that intentionally, I鈥檒l be satisfied with whatever happens.鈥�

Chasing the global top spot is a hard dream, but not an impossible one. History belongs to the people bold enough to re-invent themselves in plain sight. Ajaeze Onu is already proving that the next chapter can always be bigger than the last.

MyCityApp Nigeria brought together government leaders, private sector executives, technology and telecommunications leaders, tourism and hospitality professionals, creatives and media at its Private Sector and National Stakeholders Conference in Lagos on Monday, September 14, to explore how Nigeria can unlock the economic potential of its tourism, culture and creative sectors.

Held at Eko Hotel and themed 鈥淔rom Celebration to Economic Growth: Unlocking Nigeria鈥檚 $100 Billion Economy,鈥� the conference examined how Nigeria can move beyond seeing the festive season solely as a time for celebration and maximise the opportunities it creates for tourism, hospitality, entertainment, food, fashion, transportation and other parts of the experience economy.

The conference formed part of the Ember to Remember 2026 campaign, a national tourism initiative developed in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy and MyCityApp Nigeria. A key highlight of the conference was the unveiling of the Ember to Remember National Digital Events and Experiences Calendar, powered by MyCityApp. The calendar brings together events and experiences taking place across Nigeria, including festivals, concerts, cultural celebrations, food, fashion, nightlife, hospitality and destination experiences, providing a central platform for Nigerians, visitors and members of the diaspora to discover what is happening across the country.

Opening the conference, Ifeoma Chukwu, CEO of MyCityApp, spoke about the role of technology in connecting people with the places, businesses and experiences around them.

鈥淣igeria is rich in culture, and there is an opportunity to turn that into the economy. The opportunity is to make these experiences easier to discover and connect them to the people who want to experience them. That is the opportunity we see with MyCityApp.鈥�

The conference also featured a cultural performance by Calabar Carnival, giving guests a glimpse of the type of experiences that form part of Nigeria鈥檚 wider tourism offering.

Paul Onwuanibe, CEO of Landmark Africa, delivered a dedicated session on the question, 鈥淐an Nigeria Turn Tourism into a $100 Billion Industry?鈥�, where he challenged stakeholders to move beyond conversations about Nigeria鈥檚 potential and focus on making that potential work for the country.

鈥淵es, it can, but not just by speaking. What holds Nigeria back is not lack of talent, creativity, food, culture, but the ability to maximise those opportunities.鈥�

He highlighted the need to support the people who make tourism possible, including creatives, tourists and tour guides, while encouraging greater attention to tourism education from an early age.

His message was summed up in a powerful reminder:

鈥淭he opportunity of a lifetime can only be realised in the lifetime of that opportunity.鈥�

Speaking on behalf of Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, Onyinye Ikenna Emeka, CMO, MTN Nigeria, spoke about the role of technology, connectivity and strong networks in making Nigeria鈥檚 tourism experiences easier to find and access.

She highlighted MTN鈥檚 commitment to supporting initiatives that can help connect people to Nigeria鈥檚 experiences and contribute to the growth of the tourism economy.

The conference also featured the keynote address by Hon. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, who emphasised the importance of bringing Nigeria鈥檚 many events and experiences together on a national calendar.

The Minister subsequently unveiled the National Digital Events and Experiences Calendar, joined by government representatives, tourism stakeholders, private sector leaders, media and other participants.

The conference further highlighted the need for stronger collaboration across the tourism value chain, from transportation and aviation to hospitality, technology, payments, security, culture and entertainment.

Industry leaders examine Nigeria鈥檚 visitor experience

The conference featured two panel sessions, hosted by Kayode Okikiolu, focused on strengthening Nigeria鈥檚 tourism industry and visitor experience.

The first covered 鈥淐an Nigeria Turn Tourism into a $100 Billion Industry?鈥� and 鈥淩eimaging Nigeria鈥檚 Visitors鈥� Journey,鈥� with contributions from Dr. Subair Ayodele, Chairman, LIRS; Olubunmi Kuku, MD/CEO, FAAN; and Elliot Sangoleye,  Head, Digital Banking, Providus Bank.

The second, 鈥淔rom Touchdown to Takeoff: Hospitality, Mobility and Building a World Class Visitor Experience,鈥漟eatured Aare Dr. Abisoye Fagade, Director General, NIHOTOUR; Titi Ogufere, Founder, Design Week; and Iyadunni Gbadebo, Director of Sales and Marketing, Eko Hotel, among other industry voices. Discussions focused on hospitality, mobility and the services that shape a visitor鈥檚 experience in Nigeria.

The conference also brought together notable voices from Nigeria鈥檚 media, entertainment and creative industries, including Joke Silva, Dare Art Alade, Deola Art Alade, Tobe Ugeh, Hauwa Lawal, Damilola Adegbite, among others, who joined government and industry leaders in exploring the opportunities within Nigeria鈥檚 tourism and creative economy.

The event further highlighted MyLagosApp, the Lagos focused version of the MyCityApp platform, which is designed specifically for Lagos users. It brings together city navigation, events and experiences, restaurants, attractions, businesses, transportation and essential services. MyCityApp extends this experience beyond Lagos, creating a wider platform for discovering and navigating cities across Nigeria.

The conference was proudly supported by MTN Nigeria, ProvidusUnity Bank and Greenlife Pharmaceuticals as sponsors, whose support contributed to bringing together key stakeholders across Nigeria鈥檚 tourism, hospitality, technology and creative sectors. Their involvement reflects the growing role of private sector support in creating the partnerships and infrastructure needed to unlock the country鈥檚 tourism and experience economy.

As Ember to Remember continues, MyCityApp Nigeria and MyLagosApp will spotlight experiences across the country, encouraging Nigerians, visitors and members of the diaspora to explore beyond the familiar and experience more of Nigeria.

About MyCityApp Nigeria

MyCityApp Nigeria is a digital city companion designed to make life in Nigerian cities easier, smarter and more connected. The platform brings together navigation, discovery, events and experiences, businesses, tourism, city updates, shopping, government and utility services, bill payments, jobs, immigration and emergency information in one place.

Its mission is to make every city in Nigeria feel like home, whether users have lived there for years or are visiting for the first time. Its vision is to become Nigeria鈥檚 most trusted city companion, turning every journey into an experience, every street into a story and every city into a place people truly know.

MyLagosApp is a city-experience platform for Lagos, while MyCityApp extends the same experience to cities across Nigeria, helping people discover, navigate and experience more of the places they live in and visit. 

Read more about us :

Download MyCityApp and if you live in Lagos, download MyLagosApp on Apple Store or Google Play Store and discover what is happening across Nigeria. 

Infinix Nigeria reinforced its commitment to the country鈥檚 growing esports ecosystem as the Official Gaming Partner of the PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC) Nigeria 2026 Fall Finals. Held from September 12 to 13 at the University of Lagos Indoor Sports Complex, the championship brought together 16 of Nigeria鈥檚 top PUBG Mobile teams in a battle for national glory and qualification opportunities on the continental stage. 

Over two days, fans witnessed intense competition, tactical gameplay and standout performances from some of the country鈥檚 most talented mobile gamers. At the end of the championship, Team Pride emerged victorious, securing the title after a dominant showing against a highly competitive field and further cementing its position among Nigeria鈥檚 leading esports teams. 

While the tournament celebrated the best of Nigerian mobile gaming talent, it also served as the perfect stage for Infinix to showcase its newly launched GT 50 Pro, a gaming flagship purpose-built for players who demand sustained performance, precision controls and immersive gameplay experiences.

Speaking on the partnership, Oluwayemisi Ode, PR Manager, Infinix Nigeria, said:

鈥淭he PMNC Nigeria Finals brought together exactly the kind of community the GT 50 Pro was built for. Competitive gaming demands consistency, responsiveness and performance under pressure, and that is precisely what this device delivers. By partnering with PMNC Nigeria, we are not only showcasing the capabilities of the GT 50 Pro but also supporting the continued growth of Nigeria鈥檚 esports ecosystem and the talented gamers driving it forward.鈥�

At the heart of the GT 50 Pro is the industry’s largest active micro-pump HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture, engineered specifically to address one of mobile gaming鈥檚 biggest challenges, overheating. The system utilizes advanced micro-pump liquid cooling technology to actively dissipate heat from critical performance components and maintain stable performance during demanding gaming sessions. 

For competitive gamers, thermal management is more than a specification. It can determine whether a device maintains peak performance during crucial moments or suffers from frame drops when temperatures rise. The GT 50 Pro鈥檚 advanced cooling architecture is designed to help players maintain high frame rates, smooth gameplay and reliable responsiveness even during extended periods of intensive gaming. 

The device further elevates gameplay through its industry-first Open-Cut Pressure-Sense GT Trigger system. Designed to deliver console-inspired control, the dual pressure-sensitive triggers provide faster reactions, greater precision and customizable controls for aiming, weapon switching and executing complex in-game actions. Combined with Native 144FPS support on selected esports titles, the GT 50 Pro gives players a competitive edge through smoother visuals and faster response times.

Powering the experience is the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate processor, supported by intelligent software features such as Hardcore Esports Mode, AI Smart Trigger, AI Voice Prompt and AI ZoneTouch Master. Together, these features create an optimized gaming environment that allows players to focus on strategy and execution without distraction.

The GT 50 Pro also serves as the centerpiece of Infinix鈥檚 New GT Ecosystem, a growing collection of gaming-focused hardware, accessories and intelligent software solutions designed to deliver a complete gaming experience for modern players.

The partnership with PMNC Nigeria reflects Infinix鈥檚 broader commitment to supporting esports development across Africa by investing in platforms that nurture talent, build communities and create opportunities for the next generation of gamers.

The Infinix GT 50 Pro is now available in Nigeria on   e-commerce platform in three colour options: Black Abyss, Red Blaze and Silver Glacier. The 512GB storage variant, priced at N849,000 features 12GB RAM and up to 12GB extended RAM expansion for enhanced multitasking and gaming performance.

As mobile gaming continues to grow across Nigeria, the GT 50 Pro represents Infinix鈥檚 vision for the future of competitive gaming: a device built to help players perform at their best while supporting the evolution of esports across the continent.

Work, business and everyday life are becoming increasingly borderless. A freelancer can work with a client thousands of kilometres away, a business can serve customers in another market, and families can maintain financial ties across continents.

As these connections grow, so does the need for financial tools that can move with them.

is responding to that shift with the expansion of its cross-border corridor into the European Union.

The move means people and businesses operating between the EU and Nigeria can now access OneDosh鈥檚 financial ecosystem, creating more possibilities for how they receive, manage and spend money across borders.

For a freelancer working with international clients, an entrepreneur managing a cross-border business, a creator working with global brands, or someone whose personal and financial life spans Europe and Nigeria, the expansion brings closer to the way they already live and work.

The platform offers tools including a USD Wallet, Virtual USD Account, Card and Stablecoin Wallet, bringing different aspects of managing money into one app.

But the EU expansion is about more than adding another market.

It reflects a broader change in the global economy. People are no longer necessarily earning where they live, businesses aren鈥檛 limited to the markets they operate from, and opportunities increasingly move across borders.

Financial services have to keep up.

With the EU now part of the corridor, the company is taking another step towards building financial infrastructure for a world where borders don鈥檛 always define how people work, earn or live.

More markets. More opportunities. More ways to move.

. Money that moves with you.

Following its inaugural enthusiasm, the experience returns with renewed depth and intensity, offering a rare and privileged immersion into the Maison at the very moment when nature, precision and human craft converge. Set during one of the most decisive weeks of the year, it opens the doors to the living rhythm of harvest and the meticulous gestures that shape the identity of Mo毛t & Chandon wines.

A HARVEST SHAPED BY BALANCE AND PRECISION

With its 1,300 hectares of vineyards across Champagne, spanning a mosaic of Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites, Mo毛t & Chandon draws from one of the region鈥檚 most diverse and remarkable terroirs.

Each plot is harvested only once it has reached its optimum potential, following meticulous berry tasting to determine the ideal picking date. In the vineyard, only the finest bunches are selected by hand before undergoing a final optical sorting at the press. This uncompromising attention to quality at every step ensures that each grape reaches the press in perfect condition, preserving its full integrity and expression.

As the Maison completes its 283^rd harvest, this new chapter marks a defining moment. This year鈥檚 growing season has been shaped by extreme climatic conditions, from severe frosts to repeated heatwaves, putting the vines through an exceptionally demanding season. These conditions resulted in an absolute record for earliness, with harvest beginning on August 14^th, the earliest start ever recorded in the history of Champagne. Early analyses reveal exceptional grape health and sanitary quality, despite limited yields, together with an unprecedented balance of maturity, pointing to a vintage of truly distinctive character.

AN IMMERSION INTO THE LIVING HEART OF THE MAISON

Behind every glass of Mo毛t & Chandon lies a legacy more than 280 years in the making. The Harvest Experience is a direct path to the Maison鈥檚 core, tracing the lifecycle of champagne and Mo毛t & Chandon鈥檚 philosophy at every stage, while offering a firsthand encounter with the Maison鈥檚 savoir-faire.

Guided by the voices who know it best, the journey unfolds through the defining moments of creation. 

Following the journey of the grape, the experience began in the Maison鈥檚 historic vineyards, acquired in 1811 by Jean-R茅my Mo毛t, around the Loge Montaigu. From this exceptional vantage point, Reynald Loiseau, Estate Manager, introduced the Maison鈥檚 vineyards and shared his insights into the first impressions of the 2026 harvest.

The journey then continued at the Oiry pressing center, where the grapes are pressed and transformed into juice, before moving on to the Mont Aigu winery, where alcoholic fermentation began. Under the expertise of Daniel Carvajal, Winery Manager, the juices began their transformation into wines, which guests had the privilege of tasting before blending.

An intimate and refined picnic unfolded at Fort Chabrol, the first Research Center established by Mo毛t & Chandon in 1900. From this UNESCO-listed site, Reynald Loiseau shared Maison鈥檚 vision and commitment to protect nature and biodiversity, in the very heart of Champagne.

The journey culminated in the iconic cellars of the 鈥淕alerie Imp茅riale鈥�, where centuries of savoir-faire are carefully preserved. A Maison Ambassador accompanied guests on this timeless journey, bringing to life the richness of this unique heritage.

Each step reflects a philosophy deeply rooted in respect for nature, mastery of time and the pursuit of joyful fruitiness, refined maturity and effortless pleasure.

鈥淭he energy of the harvest has to be experienced to be fully understood. It鈥檚 when an entire year of observation, care and precision comes together,鈥� said Reynald Loiseau. 鈥淓very decision is crucial, from the maturity of the grapes to the rhythm of the picking. It鈥檚 a pleasure to welcome guests into this essential moment for our Maison, where they can see, take part in and understand the harvest from within.鈥�

NATURE AS A LIVING PARTNER

The Fort Chabrol is the home of Natura Nostra, Mo毛t & Chandon鈥檚 large-scale program for biodiversity in Champagne. The project aims to create ecological corridors connecting natural reservoirs, enabling the movement and life cycle of animal and plant species. By 2025, the Maison has already planted 85 kilometers of hedgerows in its vineyards and with some of the 2,300 partner winegrowers, who benefited from tailored support ranging from environmental assessments and plot planning to the selection of plant species and assistance with funding applications.

Beyond biodiversity, these plantations contribute to water preservation, soil protection and the enhancement of the Champagne landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014.

Mo毛t & Chandon believes that its responsibility extends far beyond the walls of its Maison. The Maison works hand in hand with its partners to imagine and shape the sustainable practices of tomorrow. Everyone involved in this journey becomes a guardian of an exceptional natural heritage. 

Driven by the strength of collective action and the richness of diversity, Maison commitment goes well beyond the vineyard: it flows through every part of its value chain, turning each link into a catalyst for positive transformation for future generations.

THE ART OF SAVOIR-VIN 

True to its spirit of hospitality, the Harvest Experience extends beyond the vineyard into the Maison鈥檚 art of hosting. Guests are invited to experience moments of shared gastronomy in exceptional settings, where champagne and cuisine enter into dialogue. 

This year, the Maison鈥檚 esteemed guest, the award-winning actress Jessica Chastain, accompanied the Harvest Experience from vineyard to table, taking part in the harvest before hosting a dinner at the Ch芒teau de Saran. Alongside Beno卯t Gouez, Cellar Master at Mo毛t & Chandon, she welcomed guests into one of the Maison鈥檚 most iconic residences. Her presence highlighted the emotional dimension of Mo毛t & Chandon鈥檚 savoir-faire: the dedication behind the harvest, the quality of the wines and the pleasure of sharing them around the table.

Mo毛t & Chandon Executive Chef Jean-Michel Bardet created menus designed to reveal and elevate the character of each champagne. Every ingredient was carefully selected to resonate with the 肠耻惫茅别鈥檚 aromas, textures and nuances, creating harmonious pairings that brought out the full expression of the wines, from Brut Imp茅rial to Grand Vintage and Collection Imp茅riale.

Each pairing is designed not simply as a tasting, but as an expression of emotion, balance and generosity: the essence of Mo毛t & Chandon鈥檚 savoir-vin.

鈥淭he harvest season reminds us that Mo毛t & Chandon鈥檚 savoir-vin is a collective craft brought to life by people, place and nature. Behind every 肠耻惫茅别, there is precision and passion, and the desire to create wines that move people,鈥� said Beno卯t Gouez. 鈥淎t the Ch芒teau de Saran, the table becomes the place where this collective work is shared. Through each pairing, guests discover the character of each 肠耻惫茅别 and the emotion and generosity behind it.鈥�

A CONTINUING STORY OF EXCELLENCE

With its second edition, the Harvest Experience confirms its place as more than an event: it is a living expression of the Maison鈥檚 identity, where heritage and innovation evolve together.

It is an invitation to witness Champagne at its most essential moment when nature speaks, when craftsmanship responds and when a collective of hands and minds transforms fruit into memory.

Step into the harvest. Experience the Maison. Share the moment.

ABOUT MO脣T & CHANDON

Founded in 1743, Mo毛t & Chandon shares the largest terroir in Champagne and its exceptional savoir-faire with the world through a rich portfolio of diverse champagnes. At home in over 150 countries, its creations embody the Maison鈥檚 French chic and timeless signature, from the iconic Mo毛t & Chandon Brut Imp茅rial to the innovative Mo毛t & Chandon Ice Imp茅rial, or the ultimate expression of haute oenologie with Collection Imp茅riale launched in 2023. 

Inspired by its visionary founders, Mo毛t & Chandon infuses creativity and a pioneering spirit into every step, from the precision of producing champagne to the crafting of a new 肠耻惫茅别, with the deep belief that life is better when shared. As a leader in Champagne, the Maison is committed to the welfare of its people and communities, acting responsibly through its sustainability programs, Natura Nostra and Essentia, to pass on a preserved Nature for future generations.

Taiwo, who lives in Okokomaiko, is one of the Nigerians who have won 鈧�1 million since the National Consumer Promotion began. For him, the money came at a good time. The win has given his business a much-needed boost and opened up room for him to do some of the things he had been putting off.

His story is one of several coming out of the promotion, which has now completed six weekly draws and produced 642 winners across Nigeria.

Every Friday at 3 p.m., Guinness Nigeria holds a live draw on its Instagram page. At each draw, 107 consumers emerge as winners: seven take home 鈧�1 million each, while another 100 win 鈧�100,000. After six draws, 600 Nigerians have won 鈧�100,000, while 42 people have become 鈧�1 million winners.

For Guinness Nigeria, the growing number of winners is beginning to put real faces and stories behind the promotion.

鈥淲e have seen a strong response to Open For More since the promotion began, and it has been great to see consumers from different parts of the country getting the opportunity to win,鈥� said Mayor Esiaba, Category Head of Beer, Guinness Nigeria. 鈥淲e have completed the first six draws, but there are still many more opportunities to participate and win. We are looking forward to seeing more consumers become part of the story.鈥�

Then there is Uche鈥檚 family plot twist

For Uche Valentine Opara, the news that he had won 鈧�100k was already enough of a surprise. Then he found out that his brother had also entered the promotion and won.

Two brothers. Two entries. Two 鈧�100k wins.

It is the sort of family story that would sound a little far-fetched if someone else told you about it. But for Uche, that is exactly what happened. The experience has given him a story to tell, and it is one that captures what makes consumer promotions interesting in the first place: you enter with no guarantee of what will happen, and sometimes the result is a very pleasant surprise.

A month in, the numbers are adding up

The weekly live draws are conducted with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) approval and at the latest draw, FCCPC was represented by Odion Oyelowo, Senior Standards Officer, and Omolola Allison, Assistant Chief Scientist Officer.

For consumers watching from home, the draw is also an opportunity to see the winners selected in real time. With 107 winners announced every Friday, there is a new set of names to look out for each week.

And the promotion is far from over. Guinness Open For More promotion offers 鈧�1 million prizes, 鈧�100,000 cash prizes for thousands of consumers and a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado as the grand prize, with more than 鈧�400 million in cash and prizes available throughout the promotion.

So, what are you waiting for?

If you have picked up a specially marked Open For More bottle of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout or Guinness Smooth, check beneath the crown cork or can lid for the unique code. Enter the code on the designated campaign platform and you could be joining the next set of winners. The next live draw takes place on Friday at 3 p.m. on Guinness Nigeria鈥檚 Instagram page.

Set to hold this November at the Balmoral Events Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, TFAA will be hosted by Nigerian award-winning actress Genoveva Umeh; Tanzanian actor, producer and former Big Brother Africa winner Idris Sultan; Malawian award-winning radio broadcaster, presenter and TV personality Priscilla Kayira; Botswana television and radio host, lifestyle content creator and 鈥淏lessed Village Boy鈥� Resego Motlhokathari; and Kenyan media personality, actress, entertainer and events host Claudia Nasibwa.

From Nigeria鈥檚 thriving film industry and Tanzania鈥檚 entertainment scene to Malawi鈥檚 broadcast culture, Botswana鈥檚 growing creator ecosystem and Kenya鈥檚 dynamic media landscape, TFAA20 will bring five different expressions of contemporary Africa into one room.

Last year, TFAA broke new ground when Kenyan media personality Azeezah Hashim became its first East African host. One year later, that representation has expanded across five countries, turning the TFAA20 stage into a reflection of the diversity of the continent.

The line-up also tells another story about TFAA鈥檚 evolution. For Genoveva Umeh, TFAA20 is a homecoming of sorts. After winning The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting in 2024, the acclaimed Nigerian actress returns two years later as a host of the awards鈥� landmark 20th edition.

Her path from winner to host captures the essence of TFAA鈥檚 two-decade-long journey. The platform has not only recognised exceptional young Africans at pivotal moments in their careers; it has also watched many of them grow, evolve and return to its stage in new chapters of their stories.

Often described as 鈥淎frica鈥檚 Nobel Prize for Young People,鈥� TFAA has spent 20 years identifying, recognising and amplifying outstanding Africans between the ages of 18 and 33 across business, technology, creativity, governance, media, entertainment and other sectors. Its alumni have gone on to build businesses, influence culture, lead movements and take African excellence to global stages.  

Now, at 20, TFAA is celebrating that legacy while looking firmly towards what comes next. This year鈥檚 edition, themed 鈥淐elebrating the Redefiners: Africa鈥檚 AI Generation,鈥� will spotlight a new generation of young Africans using technology, creativity and bold ideas to challenge conventions and reimagine what is possible across the continent. In bringing together five hosts from five different countries, the milestone edition extends that same spirit of possibility beyond the award categories and onto the stage itself. 

Speaking on the historic hosting line-up, Ayodeji Razaq, Executive Director of The Future Awards Africa, said, 鈥淭wenty years is a defining milestone for The Future Awards Africa, and we wanted the stage to reflect how far the platform has come. Bringing five hosts from five African countries together is a bold expression of the continental platform TFAA has grown into. Each host brings a distinct voice, culture and energy to the stage, and together, they represent the diversity and dynamism of the Africa we have spent two decades celebrating. There could be no better way to mark 20 years.鈥�

With the hosts now unveiled, the countdown to TFAA20 officially begins.

Nominations remain open, allowing members of the public to nominate themselves or exceptional young Africans creating meaningful change across their communities and industries.

Nominations can be submitted via [awards.thefutureafrica.com](http://awards.thefutureafrica.com)

Five hosts. Five countries. Five voices. One stage.

A continental first. This is TFAA20.

You can follow The Future Awards Africa on these platforms to stay up-to-date:

IG: thefutureawardsafrica

X:tfaafrica

Tiktok: thefutureawardsafrica

For enquiries or further details, contact: info@thefutureafrica.com

Nigerians don鈥檛 spend money the same way. Some people see an alert and start paying bills that may have been allocated for school fees, rent, and other expenses. Others see their alert and think, 鈥�It鈥檚 time to ball.鈥�

During the Wealth Lab session by at NairaLife, five different money personas showed just how differently Nigerians approach their income. So, which one are you?

The Social Media Influencer

This person鈥檚 face is the business, and their income comes from brand deals, paid posts and the occasional ambassador cheque. The only problem? The money lands whenever it lands.

No dependents yet, no serious debt, just a nice apartment on the better side of the Mainland or on the Island because, honestly, the address matters when half your content is shot there.

But being the brand comes with its own bills. There are the outfits, self-care, nice restaurants, outings, aso ebi, and, of course, the Detty December content that they simply cannot miss. For this person, looking good isn鈥檛 just vanity. It鈥檚 part of the job.

The Entrepreneur

This person鈥檚 salary is basically 鈥渋t depends.鈥� They run their own thing, maybe a small business, freelance, sell products online, or somehow manage to do all three. 

Some months are giving 鈥渟oft life season鈥�, and others are giving 鈥淟et me breathe first.鈥� There鈥檚 no fixed payday and no HR to remind them about salary. If a client delays payment, a customer cancels an order, or business is slow, this person feels it immediately. And when they receive extra money, they may not think about phone upgrades, taking a trip or finally buying that big purchase. They have to think about next month. 

They have to restock, pay suppliers or artisans, run ads, sort out data and transport, and sometimes an employee or two are waiting for their salary.

The Family Person

This person doesn鈥檛 even get the chance to enjoy the zeros in their paycheck because responsibilities are always knocking. They are everybody鈥檚 emergency contact, especially when money is involved. 

Their parents are retired, so sending money home every month is already part of the budget. They also have a younger sibling to support. Nobody needs to ask. Most importantly, they have their own household to run. This includes school runs, food, fuel for the car and generator, and the random expenses that never seem to end. The Family Person is usually big on responsibility. Their money isn鈥檛 just their money because people depend on them. 

They鈥檇 love to invest more and actually build something for themselves, but there鈥檚 always someone who needs help. And saying 鈥淚 don鈥檛 have鈥� isn鈥檛 always as easy as it sounds.

The Big Spender

This person earns well. On paper, this person is doing alright. The salary is decent, but somehow, the money disappears before the month is over.

It starts innocently enough with 鈥淚t鈥檚 just 鈧�50k to enjoy the present.鈥� Then another 鈧�20k here, 鈧�30k there. There鈥檚 always an outing to attend, a new restaurant to try, a random online purchase, or something to upgrade that was perfectly fine before. Even if the phone still works, they want a newer one. Their wardrobe is full; somehow there鈥檚 still nothing to wear. They鈥檙e the person ordering food instead of cooking and satisfying cravings because they don’t want to stress themselves. 

Before they know it, all the small-small spending has dipped deep into their salary. Then they ask themselves, 鈥淲hat did I actually spend all this money on?鈥� and 鈥淗ow come I haven鈥檛 saved up to XYZ?鈥�

The Investor

For this person, investing is already part of the plan. They have a fixed amount and don鈥檛 wait for money to remain before investing. This person has watched enough videos and read enough books about investing to start using words like 鈥減ortfolio diversification鈥�.

They鈥檝e simply realised that leaving all their money in a regular account isn鈥檛 exactly making it work. At this point, budgeting isn鈥檛 really their problem anymore. They are asking questions like: Should I put more money into an investment that can earn more over time? Should I keep some cash easily accessible? Should I take on more risk for potentially higher returns or play it safe?

They鈥檙e also the person who will read the terms and conditions before putting money anywhere. Because they鈥檝e worked too hard to earn and build their funds to start making random financial decisions because someone on Twitter said, 鈥淭rust me, bro.鈥�

So, Who鈥檚 Actually Doing It Right?

None of them. And all of them.

There isn鈥檛 one correct way to spend money. The Family Man has responsibilities. The Influencer needs to build a career. The Entrepreneur needs capital and plans to scale. The Big Spender wants to enjoy life and have emergency funds. The Investor wants to keep growing wealth.

The real question is 鈥�Does the way you鈥檙e using your money match what you want your money to do?鈥�

This is where supports your goals. Whichever persona(s) you identify with, the goal is to make sure your money habits are helping you get where you want to go. Yield by Credit Direct gives you options to do just that, with Target Yield for specific goals, Flex Yield when you want access to your money while it grows, and Fixed Yield that offers up to 21% per annum, depending on the tenure.

Official communication from the church states that attendees will gather at Daystar Christian Centre’s Oregun Centre in Lagos On 12鈥�13 September, for UNBOUND 2026 under the theme GODACITY, short for “Godly Audacity, Gods in the City鈥�, built around one idea: faith doesn’t need to shrink to fit into culture, and culture doesn’t need to be left behind to make room for faith.

“We’re not trying to build a smaller, safer version of ‘church’ that young people have to squeeze themselves into. We are building a space big enough for who they actually are: their music, their art, their questions, their faith, all of it, at once鈥�, says Pastor Sam Adeyemi, the senior pastor.

“GODACITY says you can be fully who God made you and fully present in the world at the same time. That’s what these two days are for,鈥� says Sam Adeyemi, Senior Pastor, Daystar Christian Centre.

Now in its fourth year, each edition has pushed the format further from “church event” and closer to a genuine youth culture festival, and this year’s lineup is the biggest yet, spanning music, DJing, dance, visual art, spoken word, and comedy.

Headlining the creative lineup are Prinx Emmanuel, Kelar Thrillz, Oba Reengy, and Gospel Force, joined by more than a dozen other artists and creatives across the two days. Full lineup at .

At the centre of the weekend is a live conversation on GODACITY with panellists Ayomide Adetoro, Lamide Akintobi, The Visual Advocate, and Ejirhoghene Oghenetegha, unpacking what it actually looks like to carry faith into spaces that don’t usually make room for it, school, work, art, and relationships.

Beyond the stage, attendees can move through a Game Zone, a Sweet Spot, and open art and dance spaces built for connection as much as performance.

UNBOUND 2026 takes place at Daystar Christian Centre’s premises, Plot A3C, Ikosi Road, Oregun, Lagos, on 12鈥�13 September 2026. Registration is open now at .

About The Starhub

The Starhub is the youth expression of Daystar Christian Centre, with a vision to raise young people who are positive role models in their generation. We are a 鈥渃ome as you are鈥� church community providing direction, purpose, and a place to belong for young people aged 16鈥�23.

J. Ayo Makinde

Head of Communication

Daystar Christian Centre

ayomakinde@daystarng.org