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The TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa Returns: Here Are The 2025 Nominees
The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa are back to honour the creators, artists, and trendsetters who’ve defined our feeds in 2025. Taking place on 6 December 2025, in Johannesburg, the unforgettable night will be filled with entertainment, creativity and inspiration with creators from across Sub-Saharan Africa. This year will be remembered as one where African […]
The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa are back to honour the creators, artists, and trendsetters who’ve defined our feeds in 2025. Taking place on 6 December 2025, in Johannesburg, the unforgettable night will be filled with entertainment, creativity and inspiration with creators from across Sub-Saharan Africa.
This year will be remembered as one where African creators refused to be predictable. From the sound of
BhadBoi OML’s ‘Wasiu Ayinde’ on repeat, the energy of the ‘
Ngishutheni’ dance craze to the grit of
#CorporateTok, and
Shallipopi‘s unforgettable hits, TikTok is celebrating the genius of creators who’ve turned 60 seconds into a movement. This will be remembered as a year where niche went mainstream, community became currency, and creators thrived as tastemakers.
The awards are yet another way TikTok continues to support and inspire Africa’s creator community, empowering them to thrive, grow, and transform their passions into sustainable careers. The 2025 edition will celebrate creators across a variety of content categories, including food, entertainment, sports, education, music, and storytelling.
“Our annual awards are a moment for reflection and celebration where we build deeper relationships with the people who power the continent. At its core the TikTok awards celebrate the vibrant community who continue to inspire creativity, build community and spread joy on the platform while turning their passions into prosperous careers,” says Boniswa Sidwaba, our Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Now is your chance to tell us which creators should take top honours at this year’s awards:
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Voting is open until 14 November 2025, at midnight (CAT).
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You can
click here to cast your vote, which is limited to one vote per category everyday
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Following our official TikTok pages, share the voting page and post using the official hashtag #TikTokAwardsSSA
2025’s nominated creators and their categories include:
Creator of the year
Storyteller of the year
Video of the year
Rising star of the year
Entertainment creator of the year
Food creator of the year
Education creator of the year
Social impact creator of the year
Artist of the year
Sports Creator of the year
TikTok’s mission to support African creators remains clear. The TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa are a testament to the platform’s evolution, honouring the creators and innovators who have redefined influence. These voices drive powerful community-driven solutions, tackle education challenges, and spark vital conversations that lead to social change, exporting Africa’s cultural expression to the globe. Join us as we celebrate creativity and community at the TikTok Awards and don’t forget to cast your vote for your favourites!
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