Music, dance and youthful energy take over campus as Opeyemi wins Bigi
Music Competition.
Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, came alive recently as music, dance
and youthful energy took over the campus, bringing the YABATECH edition
of Soundcity OnTour to an electrifying close.
The three-day campus experience, which kicked off on September 15,
brought together music, talent and entertainment, culminating in the
much-anticipated final of the Bigi Music Competition. With a ₦1
million cash prize and the opportunity to take their talent to an even
bigger stage at stake, emerging artistes took to the stage to compete
for the campus crown.
When the final performance ended, Oladapo Taiwo Opeyemi emerged winner,
earning the top spot after a keenly contested competition.
Iheanacho Favour Emeka emerged first runner-up, while Anikene Victor
Chidera finished as second runner-up, rounding off a competitive night
that showcased the diverse sounds, personalities and performance styles
of YABATECH’s emerging talents.
But the Bigi Music Competition was only one part of the excitement.
The Fearless Dance Challenge added another burst of energy to the
experience, as students took over the stage with impressive moves,
creativity and self-expression. The performances, cheers and crowd
reactions captured the free-spirited atmosphere that defined the
YABATECH edition of Soundcity OnTour.
The energy continued into the concert, as Modola, Táríq, Syemca,
Slimcase, Mr P and Kodee, alongside Duuwa and Rukmani, delivered
performances that kept students singing, dancing and fully immersed in
the moment.
For a campus already buzzing with excitement, the performances
transformed the evening into a vibrant entertainment experience,
bringing students together through music, dance and shared moments.
Beyond the lights, music and celebration, however, was a broader
purpose: creating platforms where young Nigerians can express
themselves, showcase their abilities and connect talent with
opportunity.
Speaking on the activation, Ekuma Eze, Head of Corporate Affairs and
Sustainability, Rite Foods Limited, said the Bigi and Fearless brands
remained committed to creating meaningful platforms for young Nigerians
to express their creativity.
“Young people are not waiting for culture to happen; they are creating
it every day. Through the Bigi and Fearless brands, we want to meet them
where that creativity is most visible and give them platforms where they
can express themselves, discover their capabilities and connect with
opportunities beyond the immediate moment,” he said.
As the lights went down at YABATECH and the final beats faded into the
night, Soundcity OnTour left behind more than music and memories. It
created a platform for talent to be seen, creativity to be celebrated,
and young people to take centre stage.
For Opeyemi, Favour and Chidera, it was an opportunity to turn talent
into a moment of achievement. For the thousands of students who
witnessed the experience, YABATECH once again demonstrated the energy
and creativity that emerge when young people are given the space to
express themselves.
And now, the question is: which campus is next?
The Soundcity OnTour journey continues, bringing more music, more
talent, more challenges and more opportunities to young Nigerians. Think
you know where the tour is headed next? Keep your eyes on Bigi and
Fearless and get ready to guess the next campus.
Your campus could be next.
