The Dance, Art and Music (DAM) Initiative, a Lagos-based street talent discovery platform, has held the second edition of its talent discovery event, DAM Project 2.0, at Gisajec College, Afromedia, Ojo, Lagos.
The event provided a platform for young people to express themselves through performing and visual arts, including dance, music, and drawing, while promoting creativity, confidence, and skills development among emerging talents in Lagos communities.
Speaking at the event, the convener, Sunday Iniobong Stephen, said more than 60 participants took part in the competition across the Dance, Music, and Art categories.
According to him, Osuocha Dalinton emerged winner of the Dance category, with Unlimited Praise and Anunobi Miracle finishing as first and second runners-up, respectively. In the Music category, Triumph claimed the top prize, while Unlimited Prize and Benny Guesh emerged as first and second runners-up. The Art category was won by Gold Orema, followed by Favor Chilasa and Ubuikejohn as first and second runners-up.
Iniobong said winners received cash prizes of ₦20,000 for first place, ₦10,000 for first runner-up, and ₦5,000 for second runner-up. He added that first-place winners were presented with prize boards, while certificates of participation were issued to all contestants.
He noted that the credibility of the event was reinforced by the involvement of industry professionals who served as judges. Barrister Ademoye Dorothy Ugonwa, a lawyer and Chairperson of the Guild of Nigerian Dancers, judged the Dance category.
The Art category was handled by Mr Dotun Oluwa, Acting Head of Department, Fine Art and Applied Education at the Lagos State University of Education, while the Music category was judged by Mr Nwachukwu Jeremiah Ugonna, a music director, producer, and coach.
The event also featured performances by guest musicians NG (Onyeukwu) and Obanla A1 Sound.
Iniobong said the programme contributed to the discovery of new talents and strengthened grassroots creative engagement within the Afromedia community.
DAM Project 2.0 was organised by Inistic Multimedia Company, with support from partner organisations including Africa Food Store, One 18 Suit Hotel Ariviah, INKY and Series, among others.
