The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) 2025 Awards and Dinner Night celebrated African excellence, recognizing outstanding individuals and institutions across entertainment, media, business, governance, and culture. Here are some of the notable winners:

- *Media Personality of the Year*: Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
- *Comedian of the Year*: Bovi Ugboma
- *Actor of the Year (Female)*: Juliet Ibrahim
- *Music Platform of the Year*: D'banj (C.R.E.A.M.)
- *Artist of the Year*: Davido
- *Author of the Year*: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- *Blockbuster Movie of the Year*: Everybody Loves Jenifa (Funke Akindele)
- *Movie of the Year*: Love in Every Word 1 & 2 (Omoni Oboli)
- *Theatre Festival of the Year*: Bolanle Austen Peters
- *Photographer of the Year*: Kelechi Amadi Obi
- *Power Couple of the Year*: Banky Wellington & Adesua Etomi-Wellington

Other notable winners include Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci, recognized as Guinness Record Holder of the Year (Female), and Adewale Tinubu, named Man of the Year ¹ ² ³.