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Singer, Nadii wins first-ever Plateau Got Talent, Gets N1million star prize

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4 years ago

August 15, 2022

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Nadii wins first ever Plateau Got Talent (3)

Beautiful Singer, Nadii captured the hearts of the voters and judges to win the first-ever Plateau Got talent Hunt finale carting away the huge sum of 1 million Naira in prizes.

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.

Contestant number 6, Nadii who emerged as the winner was adjudged to be the winner after gathering online votes and also that of the judges at the final, she was handed a cheque of a million Naira amidst cheers from the audience. Nadii will be going home with 1 million Worth of Prizes which is 500,000 cash -Free sessions/ Mentorship with a specific talent company or outfit Wardrobe and a musical promotional video.

Prolific poet, Son of Magma also emerged as the 1st runner with a cheque of 500,000 worth of prize 200,000 cash price -Free session/ mentorship with a specific talent company or outfit. – Wardrobe.

Speed painter and artist, Ultra Vinchi emerged the 2nd runner up also went home with 2nd runner up 250,000 worth of prize -100,000 cash price – Smartphone – Free session/Mentorship with a specific talent company or outfit.

Amb Cletus Akhimien, the CEO of COA Media the organizers of Plateau Got Talent, Plateau Man of the Year Awards, Face of Plateau, and Plateau Leadership Summit said the Plateau Got Talent Hunt event is a deliberate innovation project and timely youth-driven investment targeted at scouting, brooding and exporting the great talents on the Plateau to a global audience.

“As a media and entertainment outfit, therefore, our primary objective is to discover, harness, refine and export the new generation of talents on the Plateau to a global audience as a way of supporting the government in lifting thousands of our teaming youths out of the streets while boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)”. Amb Cletus said

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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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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).