Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has announced the eagerly awaited third season of the FUZE Talent Show with the theme, ‘Light it Up.’ Building on the success of the second season, FUZE Talent Show 3.0 is bigger and better with a jaw-dropping N50 million prize money. 

The FUZE Talent Show, now in its third season, is an initiative of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers and is dedicated to promoting creativity and innovation among youths in Nigeria. The show invites young talents aged 18 to 35 to display their abilities across various artistic fields, including music, dance, fashion, and technology. It offers emerging talents a golden opportunity to dazzle a live audience and a panel of esteemed judges.

This year’s winners will each get a slice of N50 million, setting the stakes higher than ever. The last season of FUZE captivated over 10,000 participants and drew the attention of millions of viewers from across the globe.

FUZE 3.0 promises to be an even more enthralling experience with unprecedented exposure for contestants.

Olumide Oyetan, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, shared his insights on how FUZE has rapidly evolved into a leading platform for young creatives. He added that the initiative showcases the rich Nigerian culture through its diverse artistic expressions; thus promoting and lifting the nation’s creative vista.

Olumide passionately urged Nigerian youths to take part in this exceptional, award-winning event. Emphasizing the importance of a fair and transparent selection process, he stated:

“The primary aim of the FUZE Talent Show is to provide a supportive platform for talented Nigerian youths, allowing them to connect, access essential resources, and receive the necessary guidance necessary for developing their skills. This initiative is aimed at motivating and helping the aspirations of the next generation become a reality.”

Prospective contestants are invited to join the pursuit of excellence by signing up for FUZE Talent Show 3.0. The audition process, which is both digital and interactive, involves downloading the Stanbic IBTC Events App or visiting events.stanbicibtc.com, completing a registration form, and submitting a one-minute video that best showcases one’s talent. Highlighting the platform’s accessibility, Olumide noted that there are no fees to participate in the audition, making it a genuinely inclusive event.

A highlight of the show, the FUZE Festival, is set for December 2024, when the winners of the third edition of the FUZE Talent Hunt will be announced. With a grand prize of N50 million, the winners will gain significant industry exposure and receive crucial mentorship for further exposure and commercialization of their talents.

Reflecting on the remarkable success of 2023’s grand finale of the FUZE Talent Show, which attracted over 10,000 attendees and captivated millions of viewers worldwide, Olumide anticipates an even more impactful season. He invites the public to celebrate Nigeria’s emerging talents’ vast creativity and potential at the FUZE 3.0 Talent Show.

Contestants and audience members can register on the Stanbic IBTC Events App on Android or iOS or events.stanbicibtc.com to participate. For regular updates, follow Stanbic IBTC on social media and join the conversation using the hashtags #LightItUp, #FUZE2024 and #StanbicIBTCPensionManagers.

For more information, please visit www.stanbicibtcpension.com or call 02 01 270 6000.