The Magnified Influencer Awards 2026 continues to spotlight African creatives whose work reflects originality, resilience, entrepreneurship and a commitment to building meaningful careers within their respective industries.
This latest MIA 2026 features highlights six creatives working across film, beauty, special effects artistry, music and fashion.
Nollywood actor and entrepreneur Sochi Infiniti; beauty entrepreneur and educator SFX makeup artist and content creator Olyn Fx; Lagos-based artist Drimzy; Cameroonian fashion designer Reneta Nwonori Ndisang, creative director of MaretaLuxury, widely known as MaretaLuxe; and Nigerian actress, producer, filmmaker and scriptwriter Monique Ify Peters.
Although their professional journeys span different sectors, they share a common commitment to developing their craft, building sustainable careers and contributing to Africa’s expanding creative economy.
Monique Ifeoma Peters, professionally known as Monique Ify Peters, is a Nigerian actress, movie producer, filmmaker and scriptwriter building a multifaceted career within the Nigerian film industry.
Based in Lagos, Monique’s journey has developed both in front of and behind the camera, giving her an increasingly broad understanding of the creative and production processes involved in bringing stories to life.
As an actress, she has taken on lead and supporting roles across a growing catalogue of productions, including Boy Every Girl in School Wants, Heart Robber, Gate Keeper and Glow.
Her acting journey has also taken her to the cinema through Bitter Rain, where she had the opportunity to work alongside established professionals within the Nigerian film industry.
While acting remains an important part of her creative identity, Monique’s passion for storytelling has led her to expand into scriptwriting, production and filmmaking.
Her writing credits include My Boss and I, Her Voice, Beneath Her Smile and For Her Sake, reflecting her desire not only to perform stories but also to participate in shaping them from their earliest stages.
As a producer, Monique has worked on projects including Love from the Past, Under Her Roof, The Waiter and Walking Her Miles.
She has also produced a forthcoming film project expected to be released in the coming year, which forms part of her ambition to expand her work to wider audiences and major distribution platforms.
Working across acting, writing and production has given Monique a deeper appreciation of filmmaking as a collaborative process.
Every production has brought new experiences, while the challenges encountered along the way have strengthened her determination to continue learning and developing professionally.
For Monique, the journey has not always been straightforward, but persistence has remained an important part of her progression.
Her long-term vision is to continue developing as an actress, filmmaker, producer and writer while creating meaningful stories capable of connecting with audiences both within Nigeria and internationally.
Her nomination for Best Influencer Female Actress at the Magnified Influencer Awards 2026 represents another milestone in a career built around storytelling, versatility and continuous creative growth.
Through her work both on screen and behind the camera, Monique represents a generation of African creatives increasingly refusing to be defined by a single role within the entertainment industry.
The journeys of Sochi Infiniti, Ruth Madugu, Olyn Fx, Drimzy, Reneta Nwonori Ndisang and Monique Ify Peters demonstrate the breadth of talent emerging across Africa’s creative industries.
Sochi Infiniti continues to develop his career through acting, storytelling, entrepreneurship and entertainment.
Ruth Madugu is building Ruthy’s Beauty Place as a beauty business combining professional artistry, education and empowerment.
Olyn Fx is using special effects makeup and visual storytelling to transform imaginative concepts into striking creative work.
Drimzy is developing his identity as an emerging recording artist with ambitions extending beyond Nigeria.
Reneta Nwonori Ndisang has spent more than 16 years developing her craft as a self-taught designer while building MaretaLuxe around high fashion and contemporary womenswear.
Monique Ify Peters is establishing a multidimensional career across acting, production, filmmaking and scriptwriting, demonstrating the growing opportunities available to creatives willing to work across different areas of the film industry.
Their professions may be different, but their journeys are connected by originality, persistence, professional development and the determination to transform creative ability into lasting careers.
The Magnified Influencer Awards continues to recognise individuals whose influence extends beyond follower numbers, placing emphasis on creativity, consistency, growth, audience value and meaningful contribution within their respective fields.
The Magnified Influencer Awards 2026 – The Royal Experience, 3rd Edition will take place on Sunday, 8 November 2026, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM at The Podium, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
The event will bring together creatives, entertainers, entrepreneurs, digital personalities and influential figures from Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Cameroon and across the wider African creative community.