Kenya was well represented at the Africa Golden Awards 2025 which was held in Lagos Nigeria, with four major wins across the domains of music, politics, film and reality television. The awards recognized Africa’s leading influencers who are making waves across the continent. From lyrical genius, to brave political leaders, to screen legends, Kenyan talent proved its dominance on the African stage. Here’s the full list of the winners that flew high and brought pride to the country at this year’s event.
Africa Golden Awards 2025-Kenya Winners
| Name | Award Title | Why They Won |
| Babu Owino | Top Influential Young African Leader of the Year | Acknowledged for his visionary leadership, academic rigor and unyielding commitment to youth digital activism and social justice. |
| Khaligraph Jones | Best Lyricist of the Year | Recognised for his potent lyrics, rhymes, and ability to tell strong narratives that resonate with ordinary experiences of Africans. |
| Vera Sidika | Top Female Reality TV Star of the Year | Recognised for her influence on African reality tv and strength in social media, particularly after appearing in Real Housewives of Nairobi. |
| Pascal Tokodi | Best Actor of the Year | Recognised for his emotionally charged performance in Ba Maru and his valuable contribution to the world of African film and television. |
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A Big Win for Kenyan Creativity
These victories represent a growing presence for Kenya across Africa as it relates to culture, politics and entertainment. In one way, the success of Babu Owino’s voice on political matters, Khaligraph’s lyrical power, Vera Sidika’s media category and Pascal Tokodi’s acting ability are all marks of a new wave of Kenyan stars blazing a trail across the continent.
With an array of artistic talent recognized for their voices, the future for Kenyan influence in Africa looks very encouraging.
