In a bold stride for youth-driven education and entertainment, media entrepreneur and education advocate, Tayo Folorunsho, has launched a groundbreaking talent audition at the University of Abuja.
This initiative, aimed at discovering aspiring actors and content creators, is part of a larger project —Campus Life Series — set to air on his newly licenced channel, Universal Varsity Television (UVT).
With an enthusiastic turnout of talented students, the audition kicked off what promises to be a transformative campus-focused web series. The Campus Life Series will weave together drama, education, and social commentary, offering an authentic portrayal of student experiences across Nigerian universities.
“We have seen incredible talent during the auditions. These students will form the core cast of Campus Life Series, which will air on our new station,” said Folorunsho, founder and CEO of UVT.
More than just entertainment, the series is designed as a platform to spotlight the real-life challenges, triumphs, and social issues faced by Nigerian students.
“This isn’t just about acting, it’s about impact. We are using storytelling to reflect campus realities, highlight systemic issues, and give young creatives a meaningful platform to express themselves,” he explained.
Folorunsho’s vision is being hailed as a visionary fusion of advocacy and entertainment. By merging storytelling with student empowerment, he is cultivating a new wave of creators who are not only telling their stories but shaping national conversations.
The Campus Life Series is set to address pressing issues such as inadequate infrastructure, student welfare, academic pressure, and campus politics. Beyond the screen, the project offers hands-on media production experience, helping students build relevant skills that could propel them into careers in the creative industry.
With UVT, Folorunsho is not just launching a channel, he is launching a movement; one that champions youth voices, celebrates campus life, and redefines what it means to educate and entertain in Nigeria.
