The 9th edition of the African Giants Award and Face of Art Nigeria Beauty Pageant took place on 30th November 2025 in Abuja, drawing prominent personalities, industry leaders, and entertainment figures from across the country. The annual event was organized by Black Giant Signature and hosted by its CEO, Mr. Okpe Lawrence Okpe.
This year’s ceremony attracted distinguished guests, including the son of the President, Chief Seyi Tinubu, who was represented by his personal assistant. The event, anchored by Sugar Sugar of AOP Love FM Abuja, kicked off at 5 p.m. with guests arriving in large numbers. Nollywood actors, politicians, business leaders, and media executives were among the attendees.
Several high-profile individuals were honoured during the awards segment. Chief Uzochukwu Akinedozi, CEO of Blake Resort Abuja, received the Entertainment Personality of the Year Award. The Humanitarian Award went to Oba Barr. Chukwudi Oli.
The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, was honoured as Political Man of the Year, while Senator Anthony Siyako Yaro (Gombe South) received the Political Icon of the Year Award.
Dr. Hajia Ramatu Ibrahim was named Arewa Woman of the Year, while other awardees included Mr. Ali Adoyi Abah (Media Personality of the Year), Chief David Daser, Engr. Tony Nakale (GM, Bingham TV), among others.
The event also featured the grand finale of the Face of Art Nigeria Beauty Pageant. Out of 30 contestants, seven finalists took to the stage, with 19-year-old Precious Mawah from Edo State emerging as the 9th Face of Art Nigeria.
Other titles awarded include: 1st Runner-Up / Face of Art Charity Nigeria – Miss Philomina Enenu John (Benue State), Face of Art Entertainment Nigeria – Miss Patience Danadebe, Face of Black Giant – Miss Ruth Danjuma
In his remarks, the organizer, Mr. Okpe Lawrence Okpe, expressed gratitude to all guests for their overwhelming turnout, noting that the 10th edition will coincide with the 10th anniversary of Black Giant Signature.
One of the awardees, Madam Aisha Kwalmi, founder of Nana Berry Orphanage, appreciated the recognition, saying, “I have received many national and international awards, but this means more to me.”
The colourful ceremony concluded with the official crowning of the beauty queens, setting the stage for an even bigger celebration in the coming year.