By Ayomide Otitoju
TECNO Mobile, in collaboration with TikTok Live and CAF, held the TECNO Glory Night Awards, honoring pan-African Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) whose creativity was amplified through TECNO AI. The event coincided with the launch of TECNO’s “Power Your Moment” campaign during AFCON, which inspired a surge of innovative content across the continent.
As TECNO strengthened its partnership with AFCON as the Official Global Partner, the brand gathered Africa’s leading digital voices for a landmark celebration in Morocco. Influencers from over 20 countries attended, alongside AFCON football legends, media partners, and TECNO executives, highlighting a fusion of talent, influence, and cultural impact.
The awards recognized creators for shaping Africa’s digital narrative through storytelling, innovation, and authentic engagement. Five major categories were presented:
The Moment Excellence Award
Honoring influencers whose content captured the emotional depth of “Power Your Moment.” Winners included:
@ultimatekombo2 said, “TECNO has given us the tools to turn everyday moments into something powerful. This recognition inspires me to continue creating content that resonates across our communities.”
The Moment King/Queen Award
Celebrating influencers who dominated engagement metrics, driving meaningful interactions across platforms. Winners:
The Creative Spark Award
Recognizing creators who pushed boundaries with imaginative, innovative content:
Kenya’s @therealchiche remarked, “Winning this award pushes me to keep innovating and breaking boundaries. African creators have limitless potential.”
The Visual Master Award
For influencers demonstrating exceptional artistry in photography and videography
The TECNO Partner Award
Acknowledging long-term creator partners aligned with TECNO’s AI vision
Uganda’s @solo.md said, “TECNO AI has transformed how I create content and connect with my audience. This partnership is about amplifying African voices.”
Winners were selected through the #MyPowerMoment campaign, which invited creators to submit content reflecting themes of personal triumph, joy, creativity, and self-expression.
The event also featured an interactive TECNO product experience zone, where attendees—including artist Joeboy—explored AI-driven photography features, real-time editing tools, and a 3D photo station for enhanced low-light and portrait shots, embodying the “Power Your Moment” ethos.
The TECNO Glory Night Awards reinforced the brand’s commitment to Africa’s creative ecosystem, connecting technology, sport, and culture, and spotlighting the continent’s next generation of storytellers.
