Street Project Foundation (SPF) in partnership with Naija Youth Entrepreneurship Network (NYEN) recently held its art festival to celebrate young people’s creativity, resilience and innovation.

Street Project Foundation Visioner, Mrs Rita Ezenwa- Okoro, disclosed, “Do What You Love” is Street Project Foundation’s flagship yearly event to celebrate young people’s creativity, resilience, and innovation. Since inception, it has become a hub where artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and changemakers gather to explore how creativity can transform communities and drive economic growth.”

This year’s theme “Can Creativity Change the World?” underscores the transformative power of the arts to inspire social change, empower youths, and shape the future of work.

Ezenwa- Okoro added: “With Nigeria’s youths at the heart of the creative economy, the festival creates opportunities for self-expression, networking, capacity building, and recognition. It also provides a platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas through competitions, awards, and performances that highlight courage, innovation, and social impact.”

She further revealed that the Wole Oguntokun Legacy Award and Creative Pitch Competition winners received N1 million in cash prizes.

The Wole Oguntokun Legacy Award immortalises the spirit of fearless storytelling and advocacy.

The Pitch Competition empowers youths to turn creative ideas into viable businesses, while registration and participation was free.

In her words, “The Do What You Love Festival is Nigeria’s foremost platform celebrating youth innovation and creativity. Creativity is not just entertainment; it is a tool for social transformation and economic empowerment,” she said.