TECNO Glory Night Awards Celebrate Africa’s Top Creators Powered by AI at AFCON

The TECNO Glory Night Awards , co-hosted with TikTok Live and CAF, celebrated the creativity and influence of pan-African KOLs empowered by TECNO AI. Launched alongside TECNO’s “Power Your Moment” campaign during AFCON, the initiative inspired a wave of creator-led storytelling, with influencers across the continent producing original content that captured powerful, personal moments from everyday life.

As TECNO elevated its long-standing relationship with AFCON through its new role as Official Global Partner, the brand brought together Africa’s leading digital voices for a landmark celebration in Morocco. The event honoured creators whose authenticity, cultural relevance, and creative impact embody the spirit of “Power Your Moment.”

Influencers from more than 20 African countries attended the ceremony, joined by AFCON football legends, media partners, and TECNO executives. Together, they represented a rare convergence of talent, influence, and creative leadership shaping the future of African digital expression.

Celebrating Creative Excellence Across Africa

Throughout the evening, TECNO presented five major awards, each recognising a distinct dimension of creative achievement.

The Moment Excellence Award

Honouring creators who best captured the emotional essence of “Power Your Moment” through authentic, resonant storytelling.

Winners:

• Nigeria: @ultimatekombo2

• Tanzania: @eng_makelele

• Morocco: @hajar_arssalanee

“This award represents every creator across Africa who believes their story matters,” said @ultimatekombo2. “TECNO has given us the tools and platform to turn everyday moments into something powerful.”

The Moment King / Queen Award

Recognising creators whose exceptional engagement, views, and follower growth redefined influence during the campaign.

Winners:

• Nigeria: @liquorose_

• Ivory Coast: @MIMImimitiktok0101

• Senegal: @fallu_etsesvideos

The Creative Spark Award

Celebrating innovators who pushed creative boundaries and transformed ordinary moments into imaginative, breakthrough content.

Winners:

• Mali: @sagaba1

• Kenya: @therealchiche

• Morocco: @brahimlogia

“Winning the Creative Spark Award motivates me to keep breaking boundaries,” said @therealchiche. “This campaign showed how far African creativity can go.”

The Visual Master Award

Awarded to creators whose mastery of composition, colour, and lighting elevated mobile photography and videography into visual art.

Winners:

• Egypt: @ali_hustler

• Nigeria: @jennifrank29

• Cameroon: @mayole_francine

The TECNO Partner Award

Honouring long-term creator partners whose values align closely with TECNO’s vision and who consistently champion TECNO AI.

Winners:

• Uganda: @solo.md

• Senegal: @cheikhetaltesse

• Nigeria: @izziboye

“TECNO AI has transformed how I create and connect,” said @solo.md. “This partnership is about believing in African voices and amplifying them.”

The #MyPowerMoment Campaign

Award recipients were selected through the #MyPowerMoment campaign, a continent-wide call for original photo and video submissions inspired by four themes: Power Your Glory, Power Your Rise, Power Your Joy, and Power Your Creativity. Entries reflected moments of transformation, joy, and imagination—capturing the diversity of Africa’s digital storytelling culture.

Beyond Awards: Immersive TECNO AI Experiences

Alongside the awards, TECNO curated an exclusive AI-powered product experience zone. Brand guides introduced artist Joeboy and attending KOLs to TECNO’s latest devices, highlighting AI-driven photography and real-time editing tools designed to support creators on the move.

A standout attraction was the TECNO AI 3D photo station, where KOLs tested enhanced low-light performance and portrait optimisation, instantly creating behind-the-scenes content that mirrored the energy of the night.

At the TECNO AI Ecosystem Showcase, creators explored interactive demos, including VR devices connected to the smart ecosystem and AI-powered translation and summarisation tools on the MEGAPAD. These hands-on experiences demonstrated how TECNO’s interconnected technology empowers creators to expand both creative reach and efficiency.

Powering Africa’s Creative Future

The TECNO Glory Night Awards went beyond recognition, reaffirming TECNO’s long-term commitment to Africa’s creative ecosystem. By uniting sport, technology, and culture at AFCON, the brand continues to strengthen its connection with creators and audiences alike.

As the evening concluded, the atmosphere reflected collective pride—not only in the winners, but in Africa’s rising creative momentum. The Glory Night Awards marked a defining moment for the continent’s next generation of storytellers, whose voices are shaping Africa’s digital narrative.

The night may have ended, but the moments endure—because with TECNO, every moment has the power to become extraordinary.