Encomium
Sunday, August 3, 2014, remains yet another memorable day for people of Ikorodu division as celebrities, technocrats and political bigwigs storm the venue of the 3rd edition of the much-talked about grassroots talents exposition: UNLEASH Your Talents (aptly called UNLEASH).
The Grand finale of the project which is a youth re-orientation initiative with special focus on the entertainment sector, was held with pomp at King’s Court Events Centre, Itoikin road, Ikorodu.
Having in attendance at the event were notable entertainment personalities like Foluke Daramola-Salako and her hubby, Kayode Salako, Ejike Asiegbu, Charles Inojie, Koffi Tha Guru, popular OAP, Sabina Umoren, fast rising music acts, Boomerang and GKRISS.
Also in attendance was the chairman of the leading sports betting company in Africa, Betcolony, Mr. Lekan Saka, who was also the chairman of event. also in attendance was publisher of the leading grassroots newspaper, Oriwu Sun, Alhaji Monzor Olowoosago; Hon. SOB Agunbiade, member, LAHA; Hon. Sunmi Odesanya, Commissioner for Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission; Chairman of Glorious Opportunity/G&M Dry Cleaners, Mr. Akinuli. Also represented at the event were Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and Otunba Fatai O. Olukoga.
The concept which is an initiative of Fanafillit Integrated Concepts, targeted at producing most outstanding talents in music, dance, comedy and modelling eventually produced winners for the four categories who went home with various prizes which included 42″ Plasma TV each courtesy Glorious Opportunity, a contract deal with Betcolony for the music act, Classic attires for the modelling winner by Gravido Fashion and Human Hair for all models by Do It Right.
This year’s edition of Unleash which was packaged in collaboration with CD Solution Media recorded the support of Airtel Nigeria as the lead support, and Intercontinental Distillers Ltd/Action Bitters who were fully on ground refreshing the guests with assorted of Veleta wine and Action Bitters.
Also in support were Glorious Opportunity, G & M Dry cleaners, O’jez Records, Legendary Gold, Gravido Fashions, Mo’Creations Couture, Owambe Clothing, Beeths Concepts, Funky Winniez Models, Eyinimofe Makeover, Abvic Hotel, Lukham Hotel and a host of other Ikorodu-based firms.
‘I wished and prayed for it and it happened’- Richard Ayang
RICHARD AYANG, winner of music segment, Unleash Season III
Coming out as winner of music segment of Unleash Season III, how do you feel?
Coming out as the winner of music segment of Unleash Season III feels real good. It was awesome, I feel great and very happy. It was an unending joy because I wished and prayed for it and it happened before my own eyes.
Did you ever anticipate winning?
Of course, I did.
What motivated your performance?
The crowd. I mean, the audience motivated me and made me enjoy what I was doing more than I expected. It was wonderful and remarkable.
For the next one year, your career would be managed by Fanafillit, what are your plans and expectations?
Though I have a producer who I’ve been working with before I came for the competition, and I have some songs produced by that producer, (Madskillz) already. I would like Fanafillit to meet with him and then we go on from there.
Any competition in mind?
I would say yes.
Your final words to the organizers and your fans.
I would say a very big thank you to the organisers for helping us UNLEASH our talents via this competition. Also for giving us the opportunity to showcase what we have inside us.
And for my fans and friends out there, I will say it’s in you, locate it and show it to the world, your abilities and capabilities. Don’t ever give up on your dreams. If you can see it, think it, then you can be it.
‘It was a great achievement to the crew’- DePsalms Stepparz
DePsalms Stepparz, winners of Dance segment, Unleash Season III
Coming out as winner of music segment of Unleash Season III, how do you feel?
Coming out as winners of the dance segment is something we are all happy about. It was a great achievement to the crew and our fans.
Did you ever anticipate winning?
We should say we knew we were going to win, because after getting through the audition, we met with the other competitors in the dance segment and we saw their standard. We were the only group, others were just individuals, so we had better chances. Besides, if you would rate two heads to be better than one what would you rate six heads to be to one?
What motivated your performance?
Motivation? The team! I mean the members, we are always available for rehearsals at noon and night. So we never wanted our labour to be in vain.
For the next one year, your career would be managed by Fanafillit, what are your plans and expectations?
About that? We will use this opportunity to reach places and achieve better things through Fanafilit. And our expectations? We expect Fanafillit to do their best also in helping us achieve our goals.
Any competition in mind?
Competition? Yes ! Yes ! Yes!.. Nigeria’s Got Talent!
Your final words to the organizers and your fans…
To our fans, we’d love to thank you all for the support, love and for being there for us! We’d advice you to do what you do best without minding people’s opinion!
And to the organisers, please don’t stop it here!. You guys are really doing great. We pray the Lord keeps taking you higher and expanding you.
‘I feel real good and so happy’- Samson Ogunfunmiluwa
Samson Ogunfunmiluwa (Arugbo), winner of comedy segment of Unleash Season III
Coming out as winner of music segment of Unleash Season III, how do u feel?
I feel real good and so happy that my dreams are coming true.
Did you ever anticipate winning?
Yes, though I was not too certain. But I trusted my ability.
What motivated your performance?
Being on stage with the consciousness that people (the audience) are happy, echoing my name, throwing money at me
For the next one year, your career would be managed by Fanafillit, what are your plans and expectations?
I have many plans. And amongst my plans is to start organizing shows like AY. And I believe that with the support of Fanafillit, it’s going to be an achievable dream.
Your final words to the organizers and your fans…
I appreciate all my fans out there who showed me love and support during the expose. I also thank the organizers for giving us this platform to showcase our abilities. I pray that God continues to provide for them and their families.
