Friday,
the 20th of May marked the official unveil of the fifth edition of the
foremost annual grassroots talents exposition UNLEASH Your Talents.
The
project which has recorded four successive editions primarily from
Ikorodu division of Lagos State is a grassroots youth re-orientation
programme designed for discovery of talents as well as to serve as
platform for promotion of discovered budding talents in the
entertainment sector of Lagos State.
Giving
the opening speech at the epochal event, the Operations Leader of
Fanafillit Integrated Concepts (organizers), Mr. Sola Adeleke stated
that this year edition is posed to be a progressive turn around for the
project which has recorded huge success over the years in touching lives
of youths in Ikorodu division. He explained further in his words that
“UNLEASH as a grassroots talent exposition is not just all about fanfare
but the end-result of taking to the next level the discovered talents
from the exposition, with the ultimate aim of keeping them on track
towards the actualization of their vision and passion.”
Speaking
at the Official flag off/Media briefing for this year edition, the
Acting Coordinator, Princess Aderoju Ladega (Founder, Never Say Never
Foundation) highlighted the rationale behind the consistency of
Organizers in sustenance of the noble initiative. Aderoju in her words
assured that this particular edition would not only be a major success
in terms of participation but go a long way in meeting up with the needs
and passion of youths who have the strong passion for making a
difference in the entertainment sector of the Centre of Excellence and
the nation by extension.
In
attendance at the Official flag were notable personalities in Ikorodu
division who includes Mayor Deen Sanwoola, {CEO, Something Else
Recreation centre and DG, I care Foundation) who also represented I Care
Foundation, a pet project of Hon. Babajimi Benson, the Federal House of
Representative member representing Ikorodu division.
Speaking
at the august occasion, Mayor Deen enjoined all well meaning
personalities in Ikorodu division and Lagos State by extension to rally
round the organizers of the noble initiative and ensure its sustenance.
He further stated that the outcome of the fourth edition spurred the I
Care Foundation to identify with the project, having realized that it’s a
concept which has a goal of positively impacting on lives. He said
further that, “we at I Care foundation are ready to ingest all that it
requires to ensure that this edition is not only a success, but a
significantly point of reference and template for other projects such as
this.”
Also in attendance were Bashir Oluwakemi Hassan (CEO,
Suave Records) who also represented Eroz Place and Rhoda Youth Centre
who are the Official Chops Providers and Audio-visual Supports for the
project respectively; the MD of NETBOSS Ltd, Mr. Femi Ogunbanke; Mr.
Larry Ologbosere, CEO of Creative catwalk Academy; Mr. Olabode, CEO of
Covenant Music Institute; and representatives of 226 Makeovers and
Corsican Brothers.
The
project Initiator, Mr. Olubode Oserinde while giving his thank you
speech also assured that this year edition s posed to take the
initiative a notch higher. This, according to him, explains the tagline
of “…the movement edition.”
The initiator in his word stated
that, “this edition is going to serve as a launch-pad for the coverage
of entire Lagos State (from next edition). And that is why we have the
identification of the Lagos State Ministry of Youths and Social
Development whose Honorable Commissioner had assured us of her presence
at the Grand finale holding in August.” Speaking further, he said, “To
entrench further our vision and make it stronger, we have introduced a
new scheme into the project called MIME- Mentors’ Inspirational Moments
for Empowerment. MIME is a scheme that will see to winners and 1st
runners-up of each segment of the project being adopted for mentorship
by veterans in the industry. The veterans we had approached and who
already assured us of their identification with the project and presence
at the Grand finale includes, the King of Comedy, Ali Baba, Omo Oba
Gbenga Adeyinka D 1st, Hilary Jackson, Lexy Mojo Eyes and a host of
others.”
This year edition of the project is thrown open for interested youths between ages 15 to 30 to register.
Interested participants are to either REGISTER online www.unleashyourtalents.com.ng or SMS
REG/Names/Category/Age/Address/ to 08028165620 or 08126656206 E.g. REG/John Abdul/Dance/16/14, Kareem Street, Ori-Okuta Agric Ikorodu to 08028165620 or 08126656206.
Applicants would receive confirmation of their registration code with audition details via SMS within 24-hours of registration.
Auditions
are to hold at four major locations within Ikorodu division namely,
D’Jos Hotel, Ijede; Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat; Something
Else, Ikorodu; and Youths Centre, Igbogbo. The outcome of the auditions
would see to selection of five (5) Most Outstanding Talents each in
Music, Dance, Comedy and Modelling for the next stage which is UNLEASH
Orientation camp.
UNLEASH Season V which promises to enjoy
the massive support of the nation’s leading telecommunication Giant,
Airtel Nigeria, is also geared to enjoy the support and identification
of other private and government establishments such as Intercontinental
Distillers, PZ Cussons, SLOT Nigeria, I Care Foundation, Legendary Gold
Ltd, G & M Dry Cleaners, Onward Movement, Glorious Opportunity,
Globatech World Computers, Laspotech and Corsican Brothers.
Official partners for UYT Season V include:Eroz
Place (Official Chops Partners); Beeth Events (Official Catering
Partners), Nikimore Ltd (Official Decorations Partners); 226 Makeovers
(Official Makeover Partners); Five Star Beauty Parlor (Official Hair
Partners); Owambe Group (Official Clothing Partners); Dicxon Apparels
(Official Branding Partners); NETBOSS Services (Official IT Partners);
D’Jos Hotel (Official Hotel Partners); Covenant Music Institutes
(Official Music Directors); Rhoda Youth Centre (Official Audio-visual
Partners); Kingscourt Events Centre (Official Events Hall Partners); DJ
Tonyz Da Blastmaster (Official DJ) and UPTOWN Beauty World.
UNLEASH Season IV: Media PartnersYes
Int’l Magazine, Encomium Magazine, ICON Magazine, Acada Xtra Magazine,
The Impact Newspaper, HipTv, Owanbe Magazine, Sahara Weekly Magazine,
Kosofe News, E-247 Magazine, Waves Pictures Affairs, TopNaija Music,
Moreklue Group, Root Tv, Digital Interactive Image, and a host of blogs
like Mike Angelo News, The Eagle Online, Hottestgistsinnaija, CKN News,
Helen Events Blogs, Kingsblog, MetroNews, Nosingnews, Naijanewsrave,
Unilag Coke, Proudly Mumu, Howfa9ja, Southwest Reporters, Blackbox
Nigeria, Kaybaba.com, SSMG Promotions, Omo Naija Blog, and Doyen
Pictures & Communications
Further enquiries could be made through:Twitter/IG handle: @fanafillit
Facebook: Fanafillit Integrated Concepts (account) & Unleash Your Talents (Page)
Or Call 08028165620, 08027201004, 08022837357
FANAFILLIT bbm PIN: 26a8a51a
