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Plateau Got Talent: Winners get Prize Money from Organizers

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4 years ago

August 17, 2022

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Winners of the recently held Plateau Got Talent Season 1 have gotten their various prize money from organizers, COA media.

The presentation of the p[rize money was made today, Wednesday 17th August 2020 by Amb Cletus Akhimien, CEO of COA media, with the winner Nadii, getting a cash sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira Only (N500,000).

Other cash rewards included the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000) to the 1st runner-up, Poet, Son of Magma and then the sum of a Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) to Speed painter and artist, Ultra Vinchi who emerged the 2nd runner-up.

Amb Cletus while making the various presentation also stated that the winners will also be getting other winning rewards including mentorship, wardrobe, studio recordings, video production and the other stipulated prizes within the course of the year, he mentioned that the organization was singling out the top 6 to further work with them in the future due to their exceptional talent.

He encouraged the winners to see themselves as brand ambassadors of COA Media as the media outfit continues in its own bid in showcasing their talent and opening them to greater opportunities.

Responding on behalf of the winners, Singer, Nadii stated that she was grateful for the opportunity presented to them to showcase their talent as some of them have never had such an experience, She said the platform was an opportunity for them to express themselves and it has encouraged them to take the art seriously and do more in future.

Recall that the finale of “The Plateau Got Talent” Season 1 took center stage on the 14th of August, 2022 at Crest Hotel and Garden, featuring performances and competition by 12 contestants who qualified for the grand finale after passing through a pool of over 100 other contestants with Singer, Nadii emerging the winner of the first-ever Plateau Got talent Hunt finale. (READ HERE)

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Big Chinni Thrills Audience as NASCO Cornflakes Powers Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026

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1 week ago

August 3, 2026

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The University of Jos came alive with music, glamour and excitement as Afro Soul sensation Big Chinni delivered a captivating performance at the Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026 pageant, one of the institution’s most anticipated annual social events.

The event, held on the University of Jos campus, attracted hundreds of students, alumni and guests who gathered to witness the crowning of the institution’s new king and queen and to celebrate creativity, fashion and student excellence.

Big Chinni thrilled the audience with an energetic Afro Soul performance, delivering a blend of soulful melodies and vibrant stagecraft that kept the crowd singing and dancing throughout her set. Her performance added excitement to an evening dedicated to showcasing talent, confidence and youthful creativity.

The pageant, widely regarded as a flagship event on the university’s social calendar, featured dazzling fashion displays, entertainment performances and competitive segments leading to the emergence of the new Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026.

The event was powered by NASCO Cornflakes, one of Nigeria’s leading breakfast cereal brands, whose colourful branding featured prominently across the venue, including the red carpet and main stage. The company’s support underscored its commitment to promoting youth development, campus engagement and student-focused initiatives.

Organisers said the collaboration between NASCO Cornflakes and the pageant reflected a shared vision of celebrating excellence, talent and the vibrant lifestyle of young people.

With her memorable performance, Big Chinni further strengthened her growing reputation as one of the emerging voices in the Afro Soul music scene, leaving the audience entertained and making the 2026 edition of Mr & Miss UNIJOS one of the most talked-about campus events of the year.

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JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS 2026 Opens Call for Entries

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4 weeks ago

July 15, 2026

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The Joint Gospel Arts and Music Awards (JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS) has officially opened submissions for the 16th edition of its annual awards, inviting gospel creatives from across Northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to submit their works for consideration.

The submission window opens on Monday, 13 July 2026 and closes on Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Award Categories

Eligible entries are invited in the following categories:

Song of the Year
Artiste of the Year
Male Artiste of the Year
Female Artiste of the Year
Group of the Year
Dance Group of the Year
Video of the Year
Video Director of the Year
Audio Producer of the Year
Indigenous Traditional Song of the Year (songs performed purely in indigenous dialect or Hausa)
Indigenous Traditional Fusion Song of the Year (songs combining indigenous dialect, Hausa and English)
Afro Hip Hop Song of the Year (Rap)
Short Film of the Year
Collaboration of the Year
Next Rated Artiste of the Year
Album of the Year
Graphics Designer of the Year
New Artiste of the Year
Gospel Comedian of the Year
Spoken Word Artiste of the Year
Middle Belt Artiste of the Year
North West Artiste of the Year
North East Artiste of the Year

Submission Criteria

To qualify, entries must meet the following requirements:

Content must be gospel.
Content must have been released between January 2025 and June 2026.
Content must be available on at least one streaming platform.
Entries must include duplicate copies of recent photographs of the content creator.
Content artwork must accompany the submission.
The content creator must reside in Northern Nigeria or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).