DAM Project 2.0 awarded prizes to young Lagos artists

Over 60 young artists battled for cash and recognition when DAM Project 2.0 transformed a Lagos college into a creative proving ground.


Competition unleashed at Gisajec College

• DAM Initiative dropped its second talent hunt in Ojo.
• Dance, music, and drawing skills got tested at the Afromedia campus.
• Young performers grabbed chances to build confidence and showcase work.
• Sunday Iniobong Stephen ran the whole operation as convener.

Winners walked away with actual money

• Osuocha Dalinton grabbed the dance crown at the event.
• Unlimited Praise and Anunobi Miracle snagged runner-up dance spots.
• Triumph dominated music, while Unlimited Prize and Benny Guesh followed behind.
• Gold Orema crushed art, with Favor Chilasa and Ubuikejohn trailing.

Prize boards and cash hit winners' hands

• First place scored ₦20,000, plus a custom prize board.
• Runner-up positions paid ₦10,000 and ₦5,000 to second-place finishers.
• Certificates landed in every contestant's possession after the competition.

Industry pros judged every single category

• Barrister Ademoye Dorothy Ugonwa handled dance judging and chairs dancers' guild.
• Mr Dotun Oluwa evaluated art entries while heading LASUED's department.
• Mr Nwachukwu Jeremiah Ugonna assessed music as a director and producer.
• Guest musicians NG and Obanla A1 Sound performed during the show.

Inistic Multimedia pulled everything together

• Africa Food Store backed the grassroots talent discovery event financially.
• One 18 Suit Hotel Ariviah and INKY partnered on the project.
• The Afromedia community received stronger creative engagement through the program.