By Aduragbemi Omiyale
All is now set for the second edition of the FUZE Talent Show, an initiative of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, created to give youths an opportunity to showcase their brilliance in music, dance, fashion, technology, and innovation.
In the inaugural season in 2022, over 7,000 entries were received, with over 2 million views garnered, with the winners announced at an electrifying grand finale and concert tagged the FUZE Festival.
Building on the success of the first edition, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, is set for the second and has asked intending participants between 18 and 35 years to enter for the programme.
The digitally-led audition process is as easy as it is engaging, as participants only have to download the Stanbic IBTC Events App from the Android or iOS store, complete the registration form and submit a one-minute video showcasing their talent. Notably, the audition process is completely free.
Winners would be unveiled at the FUZE Festival scheduled for December 23, 2023, with a grand prize of N32 million up for grabs.
The chief executive of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Mr Olumide Oyetan, said FUZE reflects the vibrant Nigerian culture across various artistic forms, catalysing and elevating the nation’s creative landscape.
On her part, the Executive Director of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Ms Nike Bajomo, emphasised the cost-free nature of the audition process.
According to her, the event is to provide a supportive platform for Nigeria’s talented youths to learn, network and access critical resources that will fuel their aspirations.
“Through this platform, we seek to inspire, uplift and propel the next generation to achieve their dreams,” she noted.
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