Congratulations to the 2026 Young Lions Competition Digital Winners & Thank You to Our Jurors
- Jan 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 11
The National Young Lions Digital Competition 2026 has now concluded, marking another successful edition of the programme. This year’s competition featured strong entries from emerging digital talents, each demonstrating solid strategic thinking and effective digital execution. We are also pleased to confirm that the winning teams from last year who were unable to travel due to visa challenges have been automatically rebooked to participate in the 2026 global competition.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Esteemed Jury
We extend our deepest appreciation to our distinguished jury members, whose expertise, commitment, and thoughtful evaluation shaped the success of this year’s competition. Their dedication to nurturing emerging talent and upholding the highest standards of creative excellence is truly invaluable.
2026 Young Lions Digital Jury
Whitney Thomson – Head of Digital / Account Director, Ogilvy Africa (Ghana)
Emmanuel Ante – Chief Operating Officer, QVT Media Limited (Nigeria)
Lynne Murrey – Business Unit Head – Digital, Dentsu (Kenya)
Damilola Popoola – Head of Strategy, digitXplus (Nigeria)
We thank them for their time, insight, and unwavering support.
The Winning Team
Congratulations to Precious Kassie and Olabode Otolorin of Mavin Global, the winners of the 2026 Young Lions Digital Competition. Their exceptional work stood out and earned praise from the jury.
Onward to the Global Stage
With this victory, Precious and Olabode have now qualified to compete at the Global Young Lions Digital Competition during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, taking place from 22 – 26 June 2026. This is a remarkable opportunity to showcase their talent on the world stage, and we are confident they will represent West Africa with excellence.
As we celebrate this achievement, we also applaud every participant who took part in this year’s competition. Your creativity and passion continue to elevate the standards of our industry.
Here’s to bold ideas, rising talent, and an exciting journey ahead for our Young Lions.
