The Brandcom Awards has inducted Victoria Ndidiamaka Anyianuka, former Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead at Nestlé Nigeria, into its Hall of Fame in recognition of her contributions to public relations, corporate communications and the integrated marketing communications industry.
The induction took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, during the 2026 edition of the awards.
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The ceremony also celebrated 35 emerging marketing and communications professionals through its 35 Under 35 recognition category.
Anyianuka, formerly known as Victoria Uwadoka, joins an established group of industry figures recognised by the Brandcom Hall of Fame, including Biodun Shobanjo, Chairman of Troyka Group; Udeme Ufot, Group Managing Director of SO&U; Seni Adetu, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guinness Nigeria; Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, Group Managing Director of CMC Connect Burson Cohn & Wolfe; Ayo Oluwatosin, Group Managing Director of Rosabel Group; Sir Steve Omojafor; and Iquo Ukoh.
Her induction recognises a career spanning more than three decades, with professional experience across information technology, entertainment, beauty, healthcare, logistics, food and beverages.
Before joining Nestlé Nigeria in December 2016, Anyianuka served as Marketing Communications Manager at Microsoft West and Central Africa, where she oversaw communications and marketing activities across Francophone markets in the region.
At Nestlé Nigeria, she led corporate communications, public affairs and sustainability, contributing to the company’s reputation management, stakeholder engagement and sustainability communication. Her work covered areas including nutrition, community development and environmental responsibility.
Her departure from the company marked the end of a significant chapter in her career, following almost a decade in the organisation’s communications leadership.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Anyianuka has maintained an active role in the professional communications community. She serves as Vice Chair for Africa of the International Chamber of Commerce’s Advertising and Marketing Commission and chairs the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association Committee of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Experts. She is also the founder of Pivot Nigeria.
Her recognition places her among professionals whose influence extends beyond their immediate organisations to the wider development of communications practice in Nigeria.
Speaking at the ceremony, Brandcom Awards Convener and Publisher of Brand Communicator, Joshua Ajayi, reaffirmed the platform’s guiding principles of “Prestige, Integrity and Credibility”.
He stressed that the value of an award depends on the trust it commands, adding that the platform protects its reputation through careful assessment, clear criteria and a commitment to ensuring that recognition is earned.
Ajayi also encouraged professionals to understand that excellence is built through consistency, responsibility and sustained commitment, rather than achieved overnight.
The ceremony further recognised 35 Under 35 marketing and communications professionals whose contributions span brand management, advertising, public relations, media, digital marketing, experiential marketing and strategic communications.
Among those recognised were Opeyemi Obembe, Marketing Executive at PunterClash Limited; Boluwatife Adedugbe, Category Manager at PZ Cussons; Adedayo Sanusi, Head of Operations and Execution at Brainbox Marketing Limited; Aderinola Gbalajobi, Senior Manager, Marketing and Sales at Optimum Exposures; Oyinkansola Adeboye, Head of Brands and Communications at Zedcrest Group; Olakunle Sanni, Business Lead at Red Media Africa; Tomisin Adeleye, Team Lead, Brands and Communications at Leadway PFA; and Chukwudumebi Odionu, Category Development Manager at GBfoods.
Others included Chidera Muoka, Chief Marketing Officer at BAS Group; Busolami Aderemi, Senior Group Head at Dentsu Creative; Samuel Inioluwa Dokun, Brand and Marketing Communications professional at Princeps Credit System Limited; Ayokunumi Kehinde, Senior Manager and Team Lead, Business Growth and Account Management at Connect Marketing Services; Terry Ebimobowei, Senior Media Manager at AT3 Resources; Adam Opeloyeru, Product Marketing Manager at The Alternative Bank; Oluwafemi Victor-Afolabi, Chief Operating Officer at Creato Urban; Victoria Attasiem, Business Director at Ideas House; and Oluwadamilola Odukoya, Brand Manager at PZ Cussons.
The list also featured Chinemerem Uzochukwu, Brand and Marketing Manager at CWAY Food and Beverages; Idama Chidube Johnpaul, also known as JP Idama, Co-Founder and Creative Director at This and That Creative; Aniekan Ufot, Associate Director, Strategy at SO&U; Jennifer Kanu, Head of Corporate Communications at TAJBank Limited; Ezinne Iheonunaekwu, Head of Marketing Science at MediaReach OMD; Peter James, Category Brand Manager at FrieslandCampina; Hanson Olorunfemi, Head of Marketing and Communications at PalmPay; and Toluwalase Bakare, Head of Corporate Communications at Custodian Investment Plc.
Also honoured were Rene Madumere, Brand Manager for Hennessy at Moët Hennessy Nigeria; Zainab Bakare, Brand Manager at Guinness Nigeria; Samuel Niyi Inioluwa, Media Manager for West Africa at Godrej Consumer Products Limited; Talha Tajudeen, Deputy Creative Director at Leo Burnett; Bukola Ayeni, Team Lead, External Communications and Relations at Union Bank; Ebere Edith Anajama, Regional Brand Manager at Tolaram; Oluseun Adeleke, Senior Brand Innovation professional at FMN Group; Chioma Elijah, Brand Manager at BIC; Maryann Osinachi Okoli, Head of Branding and Digital Communication at BUA Cement; and Gift Uche-Ewule, Brand Manager at Darling.
The pairing of the Hall of Fame induction with the 35 Under 35 recognition highlights the different stages of professional achievement within Nigeria’s marketing and communications industry.
While Anyianuka’s induction celebrates decades of experience, leadership and contribution to the profession, the emerging professionals category acknowledges younger practitioners whose work is helping to shape the industry’s next phase.
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Through the two recognitions, the Brandcom Awards continues to spotlight established industry leaders while providing visibility for emerging talent across Nigeria’s marketing communications landscape.
