By Babajide Awoyinfa
Victory Wilson, a multi-award-winning broadcaster and mental health advocate, has been named MTN MIP Fellow of the Year 2026.
The recognition highlights the growing influence of mental health advocacy in African media.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Wilson’s recognition influences in using media platforms to amplify conversations around emotional well-being and mental healing.
The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Awards celebrate fellows demonstrating innovation, leadership, and measurable social impact within media.
This positions Wilson among leading voices driving meaningful change on the continent.
Through The Victory Wilson Show on TV and YouTube, she has amplified mental health awareness and created safe spaces where people can talk openly and begin to heal.
The programme continues to break stigma, encourage honest conversations, and provide support for millions navigating emotional struggles, trauma, fear, and uncertainty across diverse African communities.
The award recognises her contributions to impactful storytelling, youth engagement, and advancing emotional wellbeing, reinforcing the role of media as a powerful tool for societal transformation.
Wilson, in an interview with NAN described the award as emotional and affirming of purpose-driven storytelling and its ability to create meaningful societal impact.
“Receiving the MTN MIP Fellow of the Year Award was honestly a very emotional moment for me. It felt like a deep confirmation that purpose-driven storytelling truly matters,” she said.
She noted that being recognised for mental health advocacy, youth engagement, and storytelling reflects the core intention behind her work and its broader societal relevance.
Wilson added that the MIP programme expanded her understanding of modern journalism, emphasising storytelling that builds connection, inspires solutions, and drives conversations that lead to change.
“As journalists and broadcasters, we are shaping culture and influencing how people think and feel. MIP reinforced the importance of using that influence responsibly,” she said.
According to Wilson, her projects aim to remind individuals that they are not alone, especially those silently dealing with emotional and psychological challenges across different stages of life.
“I want to continue creating spaces where people can learn, heal, grow, and feel empowered,” she said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Folasade Adeniran
