Otukoya Oluwajoba has emerged the overall winner of the Lagostalks painting and artwork exhibition, receiving a cash prize of ₦200,000. The event organised by Lagos number one talk station, LagosTalks 91.3FM to mark its 8th anniversary was supported by Krispy Kreme, BIC, and Cera Cerni’s Art Hub.
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Oghene Odafe and Pamilerin Abdullahi secured the first and second runner-up positions, winning ₦150,000 and ₦100,000, respectively. The Programmes Director, LagosTalks, Ify Igwe, described the event as fulfilling and a celebration of individual prowess of the children

“Our recent ‘Colourful Creations Kids Contest’ was a tremendous success and a true highlight of our back-to-school activation, celebrating Lagos Talks’ 8th anniversary.

“This initiative provided a platform for children to not only express their creativity but also engage with the richness and diversity of our country through art.

“Watching the kids bring their vision of the theme, ‘My Colourful Nigeria & My Nigeria of Tomorrow,’ to life was inspiring, and it reminded us of the importance of nurturing young talent Beyond the fantastic prizes, this contest fostered a sense of community, inclusion, and shared joy.”
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The Sales and Marketing Director of Megalectrics Limited, operators of Beat FM, Classic FM, Naija FM, and Lagos Talks FM, Amira Obi-Okoye, urged parents to nurture their children’s talents.

Obi-okoye also emphasized the mission of the “Back to School for Kids Art Competition” which seeks to help children develop their creative talents for personal growth and the betterment of society.

Founder, Cera Cerni’s Art-Hub and one of the judges, Ms. Cera Cerni, encouraged the children to use their talents positively and remain open to creative ideas and thinking.

The Community Manager for LagosTalks 91.3FM, Joy Egwudah, the brain behind the competition, said: “This initiative came from the growing concerns observed among Nigerians about the state of our country. Many parents express deep frustration and worry about the future, due to the challenges posed by poor leadership.”
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