Talent Hunt launches In Lagos, Offers N6m Cash Prizes

Rising Stars Gospel Talent Hunt (RSGTH), an initiative aimed at discovering and nurturing new gospel music talent in Nigeria organised by House of Freedom (HoF) has announced its first edition.

Speaking at a briefing, Project Coordinator, RSGTH, Emmanuel Etim, said the competition, which promises to be an exciting and uplifting experience, will run for 12 to 16 weeks with various stages, including online auditions, physical auditions, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a grand finale.

According to him, RSGTH is designed to provide a platform for emerging gospel artists to showcase their talents, connect with industry professionals, gain valuable exposure and mentorship.

“The winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of N3 million, while the first and second runners-up will receive N2 million and N1 million, respectively. In addition to the cash prizes, winners will also receive recording contracts, mentorship and opportunities to perform at major gospel events,” he said.

Pastor Dele Balogun said the Rising Stars Gospel Talent Hunt is more than just a competition, but a celebration of faith, music, and community. He disclosed the initiative was born out of Senior Pastor, HoF, Dr. Tony Rapu’s desire to uncover hidden talents and provide them with the opportunity to reach new heights.

The talent hunt is open to participants from all backgrounds who share a passion for gospel music irrespective of race, colour and background. He added that participants can start submitting a one-minute video performing a Nigerian gospel song on Instagram, tagging the competition’s official handle @hof_talenthunt.

“The top videos, determined by audience engagement, will be invited to showcase their vocal abilities in person. He added that the judges would consist of renowned gospel artists, music producers, and industry experts, including Mike Abdul, Tosin Martins, and Lala.