FUZE Talent Show 3.0: Stanbic IBTC Offers N50m to Nigeria’s Brightest Young Creatives

Samuel Mobolaji

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has launched the highly anticipated third season of the FUZE Talent Show, themed ‘Light it Up.’ This year’s edition promises to be the most exciting yet, with an impressive N50 million prize pool up for grabs.

The show, designed to spotlight Nigeria’s most promising young talents across music, dance, fashion, and technology, offers participants aged 18 to 35 a life-changing opportunity to showcase their skills on a national stage.

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. T

he 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.

According to the firm, 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. FUZE 3.0 promises to be an even more enthralling experience with unprecedented exposure for contestants.

Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Olumide Oyetan, shared his insights on how FUZE has rapidly evolved into a leading platform for young creatives.

He added that the initiative showcases the rich Nigerian culture through its diverse artistic expressions; thus promoting and lifting the nation’s creative vista.

Olumide passionately urged Nigerian youths to take part in this exceptional, award-winning event. Emphasising the importance of a fair and transparent selection process, he stated, “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.”

Prospective contestants are invited to join the pursuit of excellence by signing up for FUZE Talent Show 3.0. 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.

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. With a grand prize of N50 million, the winners will gain significant industry exposure and receive crucial mentorship for further exposure and commercialisation 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.

He invites the public to celebrate Nigeria’s emerging talents’ vast creativity and potential at the FUZE 3.0 Talent Show. Contestants and audience members can register on the Stanbic IBTC Events App on Android or iOS or events.stanbicibtc.com to participate.