The Trendupp Awards proudly stands as Nigeria's First-Ever Influencers and Content Creators Awards, now in its third edition. Its primary objective is to recognize and celebrate the exceptional efforts of creatives, content creators, influencers, brands, and organizations who have made monumental contributions to the social media realm in Nigeria. Trendupp Awards is an innovative initiative by Trendupp Africa, a platform that provides creatives with extensive support, facilitates the publication of exclusive content, and fosters direct connections with their fans throughout Africa. 

Themed as 'The Force of Influence,' Trendupp Awards primarily focuses on acknowledging and rewarding the exceptional achievements of content creators, influencers, and brands who have had a profound impact on the social media community through their inventive content, disruptive movements, compelling campaigns, and more across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram, among others. Trendupp Africa, a subsidiary of DottsMediaHouse, is widely recognized as a driving force in the realm of influencer marketing within Nigeria. 

The Nigerian creatives, content creators, and influencers Awards were conferred upon the following individuals, based on their extraordinary performances and adherence to key criteria including Creativity, Consistency, and Engagement: 

• FORCE OF EMERGENCE: @Layiwasabi 

• FORCE OF VIRALITY: @legemiamii 

• FORCE OF ONLINE SENSATION: @Unusualphyna 

• FORCE OF TECH CONTENT: @kagantech 

• FORCE OF TIKTOK: @Softmadeit 

• THE FORCE OF LIFESTYLE: @Thisthingcalledfashion 

• THE FORCE OF YOUTUBE: @brainjotter 

• THE FORCE OF SOCIAL GOOD: @Seyi_Oluyole 

• THE FORCE OF TWITTER: @BenHundeyin 

• FORCE OF CREATIVE ART: @iamitom 

• FORCE OF FOOD CONTENT: @Opeyemifamakin 

• FORCE OF WELLNESS: @Aproko_doctor 

• FORCE OF COMEDY SKIT: @Taaooma 

• FORCE OF COLLABORATION: @1xbet 

• FORCE ON INSTAGRAM: @Sheggzolusemo 

• FORCE OF INFLUENCE: @Mrmacaroni1 

The grand occasion, which marked the third edition of the Trendupp Awards, took place on Sunday, June 9, 2022, at the prestigious Balmoral Hall in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos. This annual event serves as a powerful platform to honor the creativity and audacity of Nigerian content creators and influencers, showcasing their exceptional use of social media. With captivating performances by acclaimed Nigerian music stars including Niniola, Imanse, and the fast-rising talent Progress, the third edition of the Trendupp Awards will forever be etched in the history of Nigeria's digital landscape.