{"id":16954,"date":"2025-02-16T07:17:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T07:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/?p=16954"},"modified":"2025-02-16T07:17:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T07:17:49","slug":"young-akalite-wins-tiktok-top-award-for-west-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/young-akalite-wins-tiktok-top-award-for-west-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Akalite wins Tiktok top award for West Africa."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='epvc-post-count'><span class='epvc-eye'><\/span>  <span class=\"epvc-count\"> 452<\/span><span class='epvc-label'> Views<\/span><\/div><p>An Isiozi Akah born top Tiktok influencer and a graduate of Environmental Technology Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO Miss Anyanwu Chioma Jennifer has been declared the Tiktok winner of Creator of the Year award as well as the first runner-up in the Entertainment Culture Creator of the Year 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The pretty Tiktoker who was flown to South Africa last week to receive the award disclosed to Umuaka Times that the award she won was the biggest award of the night and it was massively celebrated across all the Tiktok nations across the globe. The award night was on 08 February 2025 in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Asked by Umuaka Times South African correspondents to mention those who have been instrumental in her Tiktok success, the international award winner simply said, \u201cMy family, friends and followers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16956\" src=\"http:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20250216_081207.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"605\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20250216_081207.jpg 605w, https:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20250216_081207-244x300.jpg 244w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A look at a Tiktok link sent to Umuaka Times by Miss Anyanwu reads thus: \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to announce the return of the TikTok Awards, our annual celebration of creativity, culture, and community. This year, we\u2019re rolling out the red carpet in Johannesburg on 8 February 2025, for an unforgettable night dedicated to honouring the creators who\u2019ve made the biggest impact on and off TikTok in 2024.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The concluding part of the message also reads: \u201cThe TikTok Awards is our way of shining a spotlight on the innovators, trendsetters, and storytellers who\u2019ve redefined entertainment and connection across Sub-Saharan Africa. Whether they\u2019re creating viral dance challenges, sharing inspiring stories, or showcasing the beauty of their craft, these creators are shaping the future of content\u2014and we couldn\u2019t be prouder to celebrate their achievements.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16957\" src=\"http:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20250216_081121.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20250216_081121.jpg 602w, https:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20250216_081121-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s awards are bigger than ever, featuring an expanded range of categories to celebrate creators across diverse fields such as Entertainment Culture, Beauty, Sports, Food, and more. We\u2019re also excited to introduce two hero categories &#8211; the Creator of the Year Award and the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award\u2014designed to honor the very best in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These awards are an important celebration of the vibrant creativity and authentic connections that TikTok fosters,&#8221; says Boniswa Sidwaba, our Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa. &#8220;Our creators are more than content makers\u2014they are changemakers, entrepreneurs, and cultural ambassadors. 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