Best dressed females in 2008 - Thandie Newton, Lola Ogunnaike, Iman, and Estelle.
Best dressed male in 2008 - Idris Elba
Best dressed couples in 2008 - Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker, Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons
Best editorials in 2008 - Nnenna's Jil Sander Fashion mag shoot, Alek Wek & Liya Kebede for ARISE, Iman for Italia Vogue, Oluchi & Ugo's Vogue Moment.
Fashion designer of 2008 - Project Runway finalist Korto Momolu
Best TV Moment - 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards
Actress of the Year - Sophie Okonedo (Oscar nominee)
Actor of The Year - Chiwetel Ejifor (two-time Golden Globes nominee + OBE receipent)
Model of The Year - Oluchi Onweagaba-Orlandi
Political figure - President-Elect Barack Obama (January 20th is Inauguration Day!)
Writer of the Year - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Her Latest Short Story)
Male Eye Candy - Ngo Okafor
Athlete of The Year - Osi Umenyiora (NY Giants Defensive End)
Song of the Year - "If She Knew" by Lemar
Comeback of the Year - Seal's "Soul" album
Ones to Watch in 2009: Lady Gold, Dr. Ben Igwe's "Against The Odds, and Chasity Nwagabara. (Read the full blog post over at FG2BH WORDPRESS)
Photos: AP, Getty, Wireimage, Linda Ikeji Blog