September 20, 2025 – Arise Creative Champions 1.0 Talent Hunt Project has officially opened its application form for young and vibrant creatives in Akwa Ibom State. The initiative, powered by the Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment and endorsed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Akwa Ibom State, is designed to showcase talents in music, acting, spoken words, comedy, fine arts, and dancing.
Organizers announced that a total of ₦40,000,000.00 is available for grabs, making it one of the biggest talent hunt competitions in the region. According to the statement, “If yes! Then congratulations as you’re on your way to winning 3 million Naira, 2 million and 1 million in the aforementioned categories.”
i. Ultimate champion/sector – ₦3,000,000
ii. 1st runner up/sector – ₦2,000,000
iii. 2nd runner up/sector – ₦1,000,000
In addition, a ₦4 million consolation prize has been introduced to support and encourage participants who do not make it to the top positions.
To qualify, interested applicants must register with Ibom Entertainers Forum in their respective local governments across Akwa Ibom State. Entry closes on the 30th of September, 2025, while the senatorial district auditions will take place in October 2025.
Participation requires filling and submitting the online application form using the official link: https://forms.gle/6fdiu3HceJZdvm5k7.