By Joy Obanya

An NGO, Streeze and Breeze, has underscored the need for adequate investment in youth development to bolster their self-reliance in the society.

The organisation disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), against the backdrop of the “Mic and Motion Talent Hunt”, on Monday in Abuja.

Omotoyosi Adekoya, the Founder of Streeze and Breeze, said that Mic and Motion was designed to encourage young artistes grow their innate skill.

Adekoya said: “The need for investment in empowering young people has become key to drive their energy in meaningful venture, therefore the Mic and Motion show.

“This show is a talent hunt aimed at giving a voice to the voiceless and people that do not have the financial capability to grow in their career.

“Particularly, for young artistes that need extra push. We will encourage them with the necessary support and push them out to the world to enable them grow.

“Notably, in areas such as dancing, singing and rap-battle form of entertainment, which is a specific niche that we decided to promote going forward.”

He revealed that participants at the show gained opportunity to participate in mentorship programme with record labels and professionals from across diverse entertainment field.

“The participants stand a chance to win cash prices, as well as in our next show scheduled to hold in Lagos.

“They will also be featured in the video publication on all social media platforms, such as Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and Tik-Tok.

“Contestants during the show were given level playing field to be awarded contract by big entertainment industry,” he said.

In the same vein, Mr Abdulbasit Akaba, Secretary of Streeze and Breeze, commended the show for attracting people from all walks of life.

“The cash price awarded will encourage young people develop their skills. It is charity for us and by God’s grace, we hope to make them global,” Akaba said.

One of the organisers, Mr Ekenedirichukwu Abbata, urged young people not to relent in learning new skills, but believe in themselves.

“You must be creative in whatever you find yourself doing and dare to believe in yourself, do not stop. Keep going, pushing, and grinding and the sky will be your starting point,” Abbata said.

NAN reports that highpoint of the event was a cash prize of N200,000, awarded to Mr Young Incredible, who won the Rap Battle.

Mr Shay Moves from the dance category was awarded with N100,000, while Lil Nike who won the singing category was also awarded N100,000.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz