Africa’s Best Talents to Take Over Europe as Talent Hunt Global Launches Six-Month Tour

It was a day of excitement and inspiration last Tuesday at CMD Road, Magodo, Lagos, as Talent Hunt Global (THG) officially unveiled its 2025/2026 Six-Month Intensive Academic Theatre and Travel Tour Project through a well-attended awareness press conference.

The event drew intending students from Edo and Lagos States, alongside creative industry stakeholders and performing arts enthusiasts.

Among the notable attendees was Mr. Inam Akrasi, THG’s representative for Arts and Culture, who flew in from Paris, France. In his address, Akrasi emphasized the significance of the initiative, reaffirming THG’s commitment to empowering creative talents across Africa and Europe.

“Talent already exists within us, it only needs to be discovered and developed. That’s what Talent Hunt Global stands for,” he said.

“Our organization has established partnerships in France, particularly with La Ligue de l’Enseignement, a major national structure that supports educational and cultural development. With the strong efforts of Mr. Adetona Davies, our Founder, we have built a solid relationship with them. The October event marks the first phase of a broader program extending into February 2026. We’re fully ready to showcase African talent to the world.”

The press conference was anchored by Paul Mashote, Esq., National President of Talent Hunt Africa and National Legal Adviser of Talent Hunt Global.

Mashote described the initiative as “a continental and intercontinental creative odyssey designed to nurture raw African talent and expose it to global excellence.”

He explained that the programme, which will run across Nigeria, Ghana, Qatar, France, and Spain, will blend academic theatre training, cultural exchange, and international performance to produce globally competitive and purpose-driven artists.

“This is not just a program,” he stressed. “It’s a vision to raise a generation of creative minds capable of competing and collaborating on the global stage.”

Other key members of the organizing team present included Nollywood actor Mr. Segun Emmanuel, National Supervisor, and Ms. Ola Samuel, National Secretary of Talent Hunt Global Nigeria. Both speakers praised the project’s transformative potential for Nigerian youths.

Mashote also shared the inspiring story of Mr. Adetona Davies, the Founder of Talent Hunt Global. A graduate of Accounting, Adetona chose the path of creativity and purpose. Since 1994, he has traveled across 22 countries using music and theatre to spread messages of creativity and faith.

After years of service as a missionary with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in South Africa, he established Talent Academy, which later evolved into Talent Hunt Global. The organization now operates across Europe and Africa with successful collaborations, including projects with Arts and Culture France.

The upcoming editions of the programme, scheduled for October 2025 and February 2026, will offer participants: Intensive academic and practical theatre training, cultural exchange experiences, international travel and performance opportunities, and direct mentorship from industry leaders

Participating countries include France, Nigeria, Ghana, Spain, Holland, Sweden, Serbia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and the UK.

Mashote humorously concluded, saying:

“Our Founder may not have practiced Accounting, but he’s been auditing talents, balancing destinies, and crediting the world with purpose-driven creatives. That’s a legacy no calculator can compute.”

The event ended with photo sessions, networking, and enthusiasm from young creatives eager to join the global tour.

With this official unveiling, Talent Hunt Global continues to position Nigeria and Africa as emerging hubs for world-class creative talent, proving that when talent meets purpose, the world becomes its stage.

MUAZU AFRICA LEADS FOUNDERS’ CONVERSATION ON AID TO SUSTAINABLE REVENUE FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES

Lagos, October 1, 2025 — Muazu Africa convened an impactful Founders’ Conversation in Lagos under the theme “Aid to Sustainable Revenue”, bringing together leaders from across Nigeria’s social enterprise ecosystem. The session provided a platform for dialogue on how African ventures can transition from donor dependency to building resilient, self-sustaining systems.

Over 36 participants — including social enterprise founders, impact investors, and ecosystem builders — explored global opportunities for funding, research, and strategic partnerships to strengthen sustainable impact across the continent.

In her opening remarks, Tolulope Makinwa, Executive Director of Muazu Africa, emphasized the urgency of structural and financial support for under-resourced enterprises. The keynote address was delivered by Will Snider, Senior Operations Lead at D-Prize, who shared D-Prize’s investment model for scalable social innovations and discussed how Nigerian entrepreneurs can leverage upcoming funding cycles.

A central panel discussion, moderated by Samuel Efosa-Austin, delved into practical strategies for scaling with sustainability. Panelists included Odunayo Sanya (Executive Director, MTN Foundation), Amede Achingale (Board Member, Muazu Africa), Ikemesit Effiong (Managing Partner, SBM Intelligence), Joel Adeniyi (Senior Impact & Evaluation Manager, CcHub), and Eneotse Unoogwu (CEO, AllTimesFresh Ltd).

Insights from the conversation will contribute to Muazu Africa’s forthcoming Rural Deficit Report — a flagship research publication spotlighting how rural social enterprises in Nigeria and beyond create value yet remain excluded from access to capital, markets, and policy influence. The report will feature data, case studies, and actionable recommendations to help development actors, funders, and governments better support rural ventures.

A Glorious Celebration of a Virtuous Icon — QueenSeidat AWA-IBRAHEEM Al-manarah

By Taofik Afolabi

Today, the world pauses to celebrate not just the birth of a woman, but the legacy of a living legend, QueenSeidat AWA-IBRAHEEM Al-manarah

Mama, on this special day, I proudly join your admirers across continents to honour the life of a woman whose presence is a gift to humanity. You are more than a name — you are a symbol of compassion, strength, grace, and boundless generosity.

You are a rare creator — birthing hope where there is despair, offering light in times of darkness, and building bridges where there once were barriers. Through your tireless philanthropy and love for people, you’ve sown seeds of kindness that continue to blossom in lives around the world.

Your heart beats for the voiceless, your hands reach the forgotten, and your soul carries a divine warmth that inspires all who encounter you.

As you mark another year of purpose and impact, may you be celebrated as the pillar of hope, the mother of many, the queen of compassion, and the rare being that you truly are.

Happy Birthday, QueenSeidat AWA-IBRAHEEM Al-manarah.

May your light continue to shine ever brighter