South African digital creator Ashley Ogle has been awarded the Outstanding Brand Influencer title at the prestigious 2026 NXT Honors Global Digital Celebration.
Presented by Top Charts Africa, the award specifically honors the influencer whose “authenticity and reach created remarkable brand impact,” marking Ogle as a leader in effective and genuine digital marketing.
Her win underscores a critical trend in modern advertising: audiences increasingly value trust and relatable storytelling over traditional promotion.
Successful influencers in this sphere, like Ogle, are celebrated for their ability to forge deep connections with their community, turning followers into engaged consumers and driving significant, measurable results for brand partners through creative and seamless campaign integrations.
The NXT Honors have become a definitive platform for recognising Pan-African excellence across entertainment, media, and digital influence.
The full ceremony is available for streaming on the official Norté YouTube channel.
