Here are the results from the Nigerian Blog Awards. Get your blog started and you may be entered to win in one of the following categories!
Best Beauty Blog
Blog about makeup or other beauty products
- Popular Vote: That Igbo Chick
- Judges’ Choice: That Igbo Chick
Best Book, Poetry, or Writing Blog
Blog that focuses on books, poetry, or writing, in particular the blogger’s original works
- Popular Vote: Glowing Scenes
- Judges’ Choice: Tommyslav’s Island
Best Business or Entrepreneurship Blog
Blog that focuses on building a business or on entrepreneurship
- Popular Vote: The Business Aim
- Judges’ Choice: Under35CEO
Best Career or Job Blog
Blog that focuses on developing career skills or on finding jobs
- Popular Vote: Jobberman Insider
- Judges’ Choice: Jobberman Insider
Best Collaborative or Group Blog
Blog on any topic, written by two or more people
- Popular Vote: 360Nobs.com
- Judges’ Choice: 360Nobs.com
Best-Designed Blog
Blog that is visually appealing. Although the design can be based on a template, it must be modified from the original template
- Popular Vote: NaijaVibe
- Judges’ Choice: Sisi Yemmie
Best Educational or Instructional Blog
Blog that focuses on the education industry, or on instructing its readers through tutorials
- Popular Vote: Campus Portal Nigeria
- Judges’ Choice: Campus Portal Nigeria
Best Entertainment Blog
Blog about the entertainment industry, including celebrities and gossip
- Popular Vote: Linda Ikeji
- Judges’ Choice: Linda Ikeji
Best Faith-based Blog
Blog with a focus on religious beliefs or themes
- Popular Vote: Kisses & Huggs Club
- Judges’ Choice: Kisses & Huggs Club
Best Fashion or Personal Style Blog
Blog about fashion, fashion design, or personal style
- Popular Vote: Fashion Rehab
- Judges’ Choice: StyleFash25
Best Fitness or Health Blog
Blog that focuses on healthy living, exercise, or wellness
- Popular Vote: My Big Fat Weight Loss Journey
- Judges’ Choice: Health Save Blog
Best Food Blog
Blog with a focus on food, cooking, catering, or similar
- Popular Vote: 9ja Foodie
- Judges’ Choice: Lohi’s Creations
Best Humour Blog
Blog that is amusing or lighthearted in nature
- Popular Vote: Sisi Yemmie
- Judges’ Choice: The Sarcastic Center
Best Movie Blog
Blog about Nollywood or other movie industry, or movies more generally
- Popular Vote: Sodas & Popcorn
- Judges’ Choice: Sodas & Popcorn
Best Music Blog
Blog that focuses on music or the music industry
- Popular Vote: Not Just OK
- Judges’ Choice: Not Just OK
Best New Blog
Blog established in August 2012 or more recently
- Popular Vote: NaijaVibe
- Judges’ Choice: Unilag Admissions Guide by Timothy Ozovehe
Best News Blog
Blog with a focus on Nigerian news or current events
- Popular Vote: Naija Gossip Blog
- Judges’ Choice: News Bytes Now
Best Parenting or Family Blog
Blog with a strong focus on parenting, family life, or the journey to become a parent
- Popular Vote: Call me Mummy
- Judges’ Choice: First Time Mom
Best Personal Blog
Blog that focuses on the author’s experiences, or shares the author’s opinion on a variety of topics
- Popular Vote: Sisi Yemmie
- Judges’ Choice: Nelly Agbogu’s Blog
Best Photography Blog
Blog that focuses on photography and includes the blogger’s original photographs
- Popular Vote: Alakija
- Judges’ Choice: OrionPixels
Best Political Blog
Blog with a strong focus on Nigerian politics
Best Relationship Blog
Blog with a focus on romantic relationships
- Popular Vote: Kisses & Huggs Club
- Judges’ Choice: Embodiment of Grace
Best Science or Technology Blog
Blog about science or technology, including information technology
- Popular Vote: Dayo Ibitoye
- Judges’ Choice: Darlington Peters
Best Sports Blog
Blog that focuses on Nigerians in sports, or on sports in general
- Popular Vote: Soccer Fan Base
- Judges’ Choice: Gooner Daily
Best Student Blog
Blog by an individual currently enrolled in school
Best Topical Blog
Blog with a clear niche that is not represented in any of the other categories
- Popular Vote: Free Naija Lyrics (Niche: Song lyrics)
- Judges’ Choice: Emeka Talks (Niche: success, personal development, self improvement)
Best Travel or Tourism Blog
Blog about travelling within Nigeria, Africa, or elsewhere in the world
- Popular Vote: FlyNaija
- Judges’ Choice: Come to Nigeria
Best Wedding Blog
Blog that covers personal preparations for a wedding, weddings in general, or industries related to weddings such as event planning or coordinating
- Popular Vote: Wedding Digest Nigeria
- Judges’ Choice: Aisle Perfect
Nigerian Blog of the Year
Best overall blog by a Nigerian or best blog with a strong focus on any aspect of Nigeria
- Popular Vote: Linda Ikeji
- Judges’ Choice: Sisi Yemmie
