Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has announced the eagerly awaited third season of the FUZE Talent Show with the theme, ‘Light it Up’, with a N50million prize money.

 

 

The FUZE Talent Show, now in its third season, is an initiative of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers and is dedicated to promoting creativity and innovation among youths in Nigeria. The show invites young talents aged 18 to 35 to display their abilities across various artistic fields, including music, dance, fashion, and technology. It offers emerging talents a golden opportunity to dazzle a live audience and a panel of esteemed judges.

 

 

 

This year’s winners will each get a slice of N50 million, setting the stakes higher than ever. The last season of FUZE captivated over 10,000 participants and drew the attention of millions of viewers from across the globe.

 

 

Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Olumide Oyetan, expressed the delight at FUZE’s rapid evolution into a leading platform for young creative, adding that the initiative showcases the rich Nigerian culture through its diverse artistic expressions; thus promoting and lifting the nation’s creative vista.

 

 

While urging Nigerian youths to be part of the award-winning event, Olumide assured of a fair and transparent selection process.

 

 

“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 stated.

 

 

Highlighting the platform’s accessibility, Olumide noted that there are no fees to participate in the audition, making it a genuinely inclusive event.

 

 

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. Besides a grand prize of N50 million, the winners will also gain significant industry exposure and receive crucial mentorship for further exposure and commercialization of their talents.

 

 

Reflecting on the remarkable success of 2023’s grand finale of the FUZE Talent Show, which attracted over 10,000 attendees and captivated millions of viewers worldwide, Olumide anticipates an even more impactful season.