The prestigious Cool Wealth Awards, in partnership with TMY Empire, returns for its 2026 edition, celebrating excellence, innovation, and cultural leadership across TV, Film, Entrepreneurship, Sports, Music, and Social Influence.Date: January 11, 2026 Venue:
The Cool Wealth Awards has earned a reputation as a distinguished platform recognizing influential personalities and emerging icons whose contributions continue to shape industries and inspire communities globally.
Star-Studded Attendance
The 2026 ceremony will welcome esteemed cultural leaders, entertainment icons, and respected public figures, including:HIM Oba Abimbola Owoade I (Alaafin of Oyo, , King Sunny Ade, Prince Jide Kosoko, Fathia Balogun , Nike Art Gallery, Alh. Abass Akande Obesere , Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka) Alibaba, Oritse Femi, Akpororo, among others
The evening promises to celebrate legacy, excellence, and rising creative influence.
Key Nominee Highlights
IDAN NLA BITTERS Brand Excellence Award
Folasade Omotoyinbo CEO, POSHGLOW SKINCARE Female Entrepreneur of the Year
Tunmyray Entertainment UK Entertainment/Media Impact Award
Honorary Recognition Awards
Jimmy Ofuoyan (360Kuts / KhalilImages)
Nigerian Celebrity Barber & Entrepreneur based in Milan Awards, Creative Barber & Style Influencer of the Year , Nigeria Youth Entrepreneur Ambassador (Diaspora)
Recognized for transforming grooming into art and representing Nigerian creativity globally.
Benjamin Oyemonlan
Software Engineer, Blockchain Innovator, and Entrepreneur Awards:Humanitarian Person of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Honored for leveraging technology and innovation to improve lives and expand digital empowerment across Africa.
A Legacy of Influence
The Cool Wealth Awards represents more than recognition it affirms leaders whose work drives culture, strengthens communities, and inspires future generations. Each honoree has demonstrated excellence, resilience, and vision, contributing to a world where creativity and leadership continue to redefine success.
TMY NEWS is proud to serve as the official PR partner of TMY Empire, delivering comprehensive coverage of the event, highlighting honorees, nominees, and their global impact.
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