Eko Heritage Awards 2026: Instablog9ja, Mayor Frosh, Husband Material Win Big [FULL WINNERS LIST]

The 6th edition of the Eko Heritage Awards held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island. Known as Nigeria’s most prestigious heritage awards, this year’s ceremony showcased Lagos excellence across media, business, and entertainment, honoring trailblazers shaping Nigeria’s cultural identity.

The event was hosted by media personality Lexie Armani.

13 categories, including the Eko Brand Influencer Award and Next Rated Actor, were excluded from this year’s awards.

HONORARY AWARDS & SPECIAL RECOGNITION

1. Best Family Breakfast Show: Wake Up Nigeria

2. Best TV Program Producer: Milez

3. PR Brand of the Year: Spotlight PR

4. Youth Excellence Award: Joseph & Emmanuel Okon

5. Global Humanitarian Award: Dickson Aligbe

6. Business Excellence Award: Dr. Mbamalu Valentine

7. Most Influential Personality of the Year Award: Odunola Abayomi

8. Hospitality & Culinary Excellence Award: Adewale Bright Nfor

9. Eko Women’s Empowerment & Leadership Award: Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam Ashiedu Ogwus Chinedu

10. Eko Leadership Award in Youth & Empowerment: Adebola Williams

11. Eko Kid Actor: Queen Praise Okeychukwu

12. Excellence in Events Production & Stagecraft: Boiling Point Creative

13. Dance Consultant of the Year: Idam Ifesinachi Mike [FlexibleMynd Production]

14. Eko Best Instrumentalist of the Year: Olaniyan Olamide Phillips [Olamide Sax]

15. Eko Digital Brand of the Year: Distrigency Brand and Business Solutions Ltd

16. Eko Beauty Icon of the Year: HairbyHairBoy

17. Eko Humanitarian Award: Prince Temiloluwa Bayode

18. Music Industry Impact Award: DJ Kelblizz

19. Eko Humanitarian Impact Award: Adetoun Onajobi

20. Outstanding Contribution to Cultural Dance & Choreography: Aduragbemi Adekoya (Dayveedd)

21. Outstanding Teen Queen of the Year: Queen Christabel SOMTOCHUKWU Eze

22. International Child Pageant Achievement Award: Queen Janine Obadiah

23. Global Travel and Education Consultation of the Year: Darlene Godfrey-Oduh

24. Excellence in Youth Advocacy & Creative Leadership: [Winner not listed]

25. Breakthrough Artiste of the Year: Donny Crown

26. Excellence in African Fashion & Craft Award: Joy Ubeku

27. Christopher Sowah: Media and Excellence Award

28. Instablog9ja: Digital Media & Influence

29. Aisha Abubakar: Eko Beauty Queen of the Year

30. Lexie Armani: Eko Hosts of the Year

VOTED CATEGORIES – WINNERS

Eko Events Planner: Goldit Event Solutions

Eko Emerging Makeup Artist: Classietabbie Beauty Empire

Eko Travels Agency: Afari Travels and Tours

Eko Hairstylist: Bosslady Hairline

Eko Web Hosting Company: Hogan Host

Eko OAP: Kolade Dominate

Eko OAP: Joukee

Eko Disc Jockey: DJ Yinx

Eko Podcaster: Missy Alice

Eko Podcaster: Husband Material

Eko Skitmaker: Chidera Madu

Eko Media Personality: Mayor Frosh

Eko Social Content Creator: Samuel Banks

Eko Fashion Influencer: Jennifer Oseh

Eko Realtor: Mobola Bajomo

Eko Outstanding Contemporary Artist of the Year (Pottery and Clay): Halimah Badmus

Eko Outstanding Contemporary Artist of the Year (Painting and Mixed Media): Gideon Abowha

Eko Outstanding Visual Artist of the Year (Ceramic & Sculpture): Umar Abdulrasheed