Five Finalists Emerge from Abuja Audition of the Idoma Talent Hunt Show

Five contestants have emerged as finalists from the Abuja audition of the Idoma Talent Hunt (ITH), a flagship youth empowerment initiative organised as part of activities marking the Idoma Centenary Plus Celebration.

The auditions, held on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Merit House in Abuja, produced five standout performers who impressed the panel of judges, which included Owie Abutu, Naomi Oboyi and others.

The successful contestants are: David Samson, Moses Ben, Agaba Helen, Adah Godwin, and Wura Mercy.

The Idoma Talent Hunt is designed to discover, nurture, and showcase exceptional young talents from across Idoma land and the diaspora in various creative disciplines, including music, dance, drama, comedy, spoken word, and instrumental performance.

Director-General of the Idoma Centenary Plus Celebration, Arc. Ene Ijegwa Adaji, described the talent hunt as a strategic investment in the future of the Idoma nation.

“The Idoma Talent Hunt is more than a competition. It is a strategic investment in the future of our people. We are creating a platform to identify, nurture and showcase exceptional young talents while opening doors that can transform lives and strengthen the creative economy of Idoma land,” she said.

Chairman of the Youths and Innovation Committee, Engr. Emmanuel Adakole Otene, noted that the initiative aims to give talented young people the exposure, mentorship, and opportunities needed to succeed in the creative industry.

The nationwide audition tour will continue in Lagos on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, 2026, before concluding in Otukpo on Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, 2026. The grand finale is scheduled for December 26, 2026.

The overall winner will receive a brand-new car, a professional management deal, and collaboration opportunities, while the first and second runners-up will receive cash prizes of ₦2.5 million and ₦1.5 million respectively.