DAM 2.0 showcases talents in dance, art, music

In a bid to provide young people with an opportunity to express themselves through performing and visual arts, including dance, music, and drawing, The Dance, Art and Music (DAM) Initiative has successfully hosted the second edition of its flagship talent discovery event, DAM Project 2.0

The project, which is a Lagos-based street talent discovery platform, recently held its second edition at Gisajec College, Afromedia, Ojo, Lagos.

The initiative continues to serve as a creative platform aimed at fostering creativity, building confidence, and supporting skill development among emerging talents across communities in Lagos.

This year’s edition featured over sixty participants who competed across the Dance, Music, and Art categories. After hours of impressive performances and creative displays, winners emerged in each category.

In the Dance Category, Osuocha Dalinton emerged the winner, followed by Unlimited Praise as first runner-up and Anunobi Miracle as second runner-up.

The Music Category saw Triumph claim the top prize, with Unlimited Praise and Benny Guesh finishing as first and second runner-ups respectively.

In the Art Category, Gold Orema emerged winner, while Favor Chilasa and Ubuike John secured the first and second runner-up positions.

Winners received cash prizes of N20,000 for first place, N10,000 for first runner-up, and N5,000 for second runner-up. First-place winners were also presented with prize boards, while certificates of participation were issued to all participants.

DAM Project 2.0 upheld a high level of credibility through the involvement of respected industry professionals who served as judges.

Barrister Ademoye Dorothy Ugonwa, lawyer and chairperson of the Guild of Nigerian Dancers, judged the Dance category while the Art category was overseen by Mr. Dotun Oluwa, Acting Head of Department, Fine Art and Applied Education at the Lagos State University of Education, and the Music category was judged by Mr. Nwachukwu Jeremiah Ugonna, a Music Director, Producer, and Coach.