The John Fawole Chess Awards

Perpetua Fasanmi-Peters has used her journalism to spotlight real stories, from Lagos traders to women in tech.

She amplifies the voices that matter across Nigeria and Africa.

She has hosted the ✨ for 6 years straight.

From all of us at the ✨, Happy Birthday, Perpetua. Keep leading.

Celebrating Deborah Quickpen today!

As a ✨ recipient and rising chess star, you inspire us all.

Keep making history, Queen!

It’s Friday and almost ✨ o’clock!

Last year’s fabulous red carpet host, Cynthia Madu, stole the show!

Let’s drop some ❤️ for her!

Today, we join the rest of the Nigeria Chess Communtiy to wish a happy birthday to the Current Nigeria Chess Champion - Tersee Ferdinand Nyuima, who clocked 18 today.

Many Happy Returns Champ!

#FawoleAwards 2024: Red Carpet Highlights with Olawale Oyeleye and Cynthia Madu Let us walk you through the glitz and glamour of the Fawole Chess Awards 2024 Red Carpet. Hosted by the dynamic duo Olawale Oyeleye (Chief Whales) and Cynthi...

Man! Feels like there’s something big to celebrate today! Drop your happy birthday wishes in the comments section for Mr. Lekan Adeyemi — Vice President of FIDE and proud ✨ recipient!

Cc:

To IA Obinna Ogbonnaya, a ✨ recipient: Happy Birthday!

Your energy lights the way!

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Cheers to IM Daniel Anwuli, a ✨ recipient!

Happy Birthday!

You are a star!

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The John Fawole Chess Awards celebrates Prince Ibukun Fawole, a true supporter of the ✨

Wishing you a happy birthday, Prince. Thank you for standing with us.

IA Obinna Ogbonnaya and IA Amisu Omotayo (President of the Nigerian Chess Arbiters Association) at the , an event dedicated to recognizing and rewarding excellence in Nigerian chess.

Keeping it simple, with a touch of radiant smiles and graceful vibes at the

Happy Birthday Mr Oluwadara Adebayi, A brilliant mind, a pioneering member of the panel of Judges for the , and a passionate chess lover.