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Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Splashes N50m for 2024 FUZE Talent Show
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
A cash prize of N50 million is to be won at the 2024 FUZE Talent Show organised by Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings.
The theme for this year is Light it Up and will have participation from young talents aged 18 to 35 displaying their abilities across various artistic fields, including music, dance, fashion, and technology.
The event offers emerging talents a golden opportunity to dazzle a live audience and a panel of esteemed judges.
Prospective contestants are invited to join the pursuit of excellence by signing up for FUZE Talent Show 3.0. Contestants and audience members can register on the Stanbic IBTC Events App on Android or iOS or events.stanbicibtc.com to participate. For regular updates, follow Stanbic IBTC on social media and join the conversation using the hashtags #LightItUp, #FUZE2024 and #StanbicIBTCPensionManagers.
The audition process, which is both digital and interactive, involves downloading the Stanbic IBTC Events App or visiting events.stanbicibtc.com, completing a registration form, and submitting a one-minute video that best showcases one’s talent.
This show, in its third season, promises to be an even more enthralling experience with unprecedented exposure for contestants because of the higher stakes involved. The last season of FUZE captivated over 10,000 participants and drew the attention of millions of viewers from across the globe.
The chief executive of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Mr Olumide Oyetan, said the initiative showcases the rich Nigerian culture through its diverse artistic expressions; thus promoting and lifting the nation’s creative vista, urging youths to take part in this exceptional, award-winning event.
“The primary aim of the FUZE Talent Show is to provide a supportive platform for talented Nigerian youths, allowing them to connect, access essential resources, and receive the necessary guidance necessary for developing their skills. This initiative is aimed at motivating and helping the aspirations of the next generation become a reality,” he said.
A highlight of the show, the FUZE Festival, is set for December 2024, when the winners of the third edition of the FUZE Talent Hunt will be announced.
With a grand prize of N50 million, the winners will gain significant industry exposure and receive crucial mentorship for further exposure and commercialization of their talents.
The Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates have barely settled into Biggie’s House, and Biggie is already keeping them on their toes. After splitting the housemates into all-male and all-female teams, Biggie introduced two more twists set to shake up the game.
The Head of House challenge on Monday night saw the housemates battle it out for the first leadership position of the season. In the end, Chimsom Chuka emerged victorious, becoming the first Head of House.
However, this season, the Head of House title comes with a twist of its own.
While the Head of House still gets immunity from eviction, the winner will not automatically move into the Head of House Loft as viewers have come to expect. Instead, the Head of House will have to pick a name from Biggie’s Lucky Dip box.
The housemate whose name is picked will become the occupant of the Head of House Loft and will have the opportunity to invite one housemate of their choice to share the space with them. The Head of House, however, cannot be chosen as a loft mate.
For Chimsom Chuka, the name picked from the box was Tram, who then chose Sheba to join him in the loft.
And, of course, Biggie was not done.
Nominations, But Not Quite as We Know Them
The housemates went on to nominate one another, with some of the most noticeable names receiving multiple nominations, including Ricky, Bellz, Nomy, Cassi, Oyin, Sultex, Godessa and Aikou.
But before anyone starts worrying about eviction, this is where Biggie’s latest twist comes in.
This is a fake nomination week, which means viewers will not be voting to evict any of the nominated housemates.
Instead, viewers will get to choose one male and one female Housemate to take on a special role in the House. The two housemates selected will be known as The Gambits.
So, What Exactly Is The Gambit?
The Gambit twist introduces a new layer to the game. The two housemates chosen by viewers will be guaranteed a place in the House until the end of the season. They will continue to participate in House activities, compete for rewards and enjoy the other opportunities Biggie has in store for the housemates.
They will also remain eligible to participate in activities with prizes attached to them. However, there is one major difference: The Gambits will not be eligible to win the season’s grand prize money.
So, rather than voting to evict a housemate, viewers will have the opportunity to decide which two housemates, one male and one female, will take on this unique role and remain in the House until the end of the season.
With a new Head of House, a surprise loft arrangement, fake nominations and the introduction of The Gambit twist, Biggie is clearly changing the rules of the game this season.
Now, the power is in the viewers’ hands. Who will you choose to become the first Gambits of Big Brother Naija Season 11?
Voting is now open on the MyDStv app, MyGOtv app and the Africa Magic website.
Keep up with all the drama, twists and surprises on DStv and GOtv, or stream the action live on DStv Stream.
For more information, please visit www.africamagic.dstv.com/
For an average of 72 days, Big Brother Naija becomes a constant part of daily life for millions of Nigerians and Africa at large. Whether they are streaming the 24-hour live feed on their devices during the day or catching up with the drama after the Saturday night party, viewers are completely locked in. The show consistently dominates social media feeds, stays glued to the top of X trend tables, and becomes the main topic of conversation in offices and friendship groups across the country.
Yet, while the non-stop drama and eviction twists keep everyone talking, the real story happens entirely off-camera. At the heart of BBNaija’s massive influence is a fiercely loyal fanbase that does far more than just vote. What starts as simple everyday support for a favourite housemate quickly grows into highly organised, real-world communities. Long after the season ends, these fan bases evolve into tight-knit communities that build lifelong friendships, support businesses, and fund major charity projects.
Beyond the Screen: Strangers Becoming Family
Season 10 housemate Koyin with members of his fan community, the Koyinators.
For members of the “Koyinators”, the fan community dedicated to Season 10 (10/10) housemate Koyin Sanusi, supporting their favourite contestant has evolved into a tight-knit community that crosses borders.
“Koyinators are the best. We are like family,” says Juliet, a long-time BBNaija viewer. “I have made a lot of friends through the community. Everyone is genuine and supportive.”
Juliet had actually planned to retire from active fan groups after supporting Efe in Season 2 and casually following Phyna. But Koyin changed that. “Our shared love for Koyin brought us together, but it is the love and togetherness in the community that has kept me here.”
Violet, one of the community’s administrators, points out that this bond now stretches far beyond Nigeria. “We have members from Ghana, Liberia, and Benin,” she says. “It is amazing how one person can bring so many people together.”
Mobilising for Good
While fan communities are famous for their intense voting campaigns and social media trends, their real impact happens behind the scenes.
The Koyinators regularly step up to support the brands Koyin represents. When he partnered with Minimie Noodles, the fan base organised outreach initiatives, visiting schools to distribute noodles to students. They also mobilised heavily for his Guinness campaign, proving that fan bases can drive real-world commercial value long after a season ends.
More importantly, these groups function as emotional and financial safety nets for their members.
“There was a time a member’s son had an accident, and everyone contributed to support her,” Juliet recalls. “I also experienced that love during a health scare. A lot of people turned up for me.”
For Violet, these moments define the true spirit of the fandom. “The love we show each other is real. It is hard to fake that kind of love.”
Life Lessons Amid the Drama
Despite the show’s massive popularity, critics sometimes dismiss reality television as a mere distraction. However, dedicated viewers see it differently. They view the Arena Games, Head of House challenges, and weekly wager presentations as masterclasses in creativity, teamwork, resilience, and strategic thinking.
“I do not see the show as a distraction,” Violet argues. “It helps me relax. If people call BBNaija a distraction, then they should also call the World Cup a distraction.”
For both Juliet and Violet, what draws them to a housemate is authenticity. They look for contestants who are real, active, and competitive. It provides them with entertainment, stress relief, and a shared experience that brings their own families closer together.
An Enduring Legacy
After ten seasons, Big Brother Naija’s legacy is no longer just about the winners it crowns or the celebrity careers it launches. Its truest impact lives in the communities built around it.
The physical Big Brother House closes its doors after 71 days, but the virtual communities stay open. Long after the cameras stop rolling, fans continue to celebrate milestones together, champion charitable causes, and welcome new friends.
For millions of viewers, BBNaija is no longer just a show they watch; it is a community where they truly belong.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
More than 4.8 million violative videos were removed by TikTok on its platform in Nigeria in the first quarter of 2026, the company’s Q1 2026 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report revealed.
It was disclosed that this number only represents 0.6 per cent of the total number of videos uploaded by the Nigerian TikTok community between January and March 2026.
Analysis showed that 99.8 per cent of the violating content was detected and removed before it was reported by users, while 92.8 per cent of violating content was removed within 24 hours of being posted.
Globally, TikTok yanked off over 184 million videos in the period under review, representing only 0.5 per cent of the total number of videos uploaded on TikTok.
Also, TikTok said it strengthened its anti-spam policy by removing about 118,000 pieces of content in Nigeria under the policy for edited media and AI-generated content (AIGC), while more than 86 million fake accounts were deleted globally.
Further, more than three billion videos have now been labelled as AI-generated content using TikTok’s combination of Content Credentials, creator disclosure tools and invisible watermarking technology, marking a significant milestone in helping people better understand when content has been created or significantly edited using AI.
It no doubt that AI is opening up exciting new opportunities for creativity and storytelling, but as technology evolves, it can also be misused to mass-produce spam that crowds out original creators and undermines trust.
To stay ahead of these evolving challenges, TikTok is testing enhanced detection systems designed to identify accounts dedicated to posting AI-generated spam.
To sanitise its platform, especially as regards TikTok LIVE, efforts have been made to collaborate with local government organisations, such as the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), as well as civil society organisations, ensuring a coordinated and robust response to any potential challenges.
In three months, TikTok suspended 120,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria for violating Community Guidelines, 40,000 more than in the previous reporting period, proving that the platform has bolstered safety measures.
Globally, more than 58 million LIVE enforcement actions were taken, including the suspension of 50,791,858 LIVE sessions and warnings or demonetisation for 21,966,667 LIVE creators for violating policies.
Warnings serve as an opportunity to educate creators when their content may breach LIVE monetisation policies, allowing them to make necessary changes.
TikTok also emphasises its commitment to keeping the TikTok LIVE experience safe. These efforts include a continuous focus on interrupting violating streams and executing monetisation enforcement actions (both demonetisation and warnings).
TikTok says it remains committed to providing greater visibility into its enforcement efforts through its Community Guidelines Enforcement Reports. As part of this commitment, it has refreshed the design and usability of its reports, making them easier for users to navigate and understand.
