Prominent Nigerian child comediane, Emanuella Samuel, recently clinched the African Social Media Star prize at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards.
Emmanuella was up against fellow Nigerian comedy group, Ikorodu Bois, South African Magician, Wian Van Den Berg; Ugandan Youth Dance Group, Ghetto Kids, Kenyan social media sensation, Elsa Majimbo, and South African media personality, Bonang Matheba.
In the Favourite African Star category, Egyptian footballer Salah was nominated alongside his teammate Senegal's Sadio Mane; Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, South Africa actress Thuso Mbedu, South African Springbok Rugby captain and philanthropist Siya Kolisi; and Uganda's afro-pop and dancehall singer Sheebah Karungi.
Uganda's Vanessa Nakate was honoured with the Together for Good Africa Award, for her efforts in educating communities on the effects of climate change.