Street Project Foundation (SPF), in partnership with Naija Youth Entrepreneurship Network (NYEN), has held its art festival to celebrate young people’s creativity, resilience and innovation. According to SPF Visioner, Mrs Rita Ezenwa-Okoro (REO), the foundation’s flagship yearly event, celebrates young people’s creativity, resilience, and innovation.
She said: “Since inception, it has become a hub where artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and changemakers gather to explore how creativity can transform communities and drive economic growth.”
This year’s theme Can creativity change the world? underscores the transformative power of the arts to inspire social change, empower youth, and shape the future of work. Mrs Rita Ezenwa- Okoro added: “With Nigeria’s youths at the heart of the creative economy, the festival creates opportunities for self-expression, networking, capacity building, and recognition. It also provides a platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas through competitions, awards, and performances that highlight courage, innovation, and social impact.”
There were prizes for outstanding youths. Recipients of the Wole Oguntokun Legacy Award and Creative Pitch Competition Winners received N1million, she added. The award immortalises the spirit of fearless storytelling and advocacy.
The Pitch Competition empowers youths to turn creative ideas into viable businesses, while registration and participation is free. “The Do What You Love Festival is Nigeria’s foremost platform celebrating youth innovation and creativity. Creativity is not just entertainment; it is a tool for social transformation and economic empowerment,” she said.
