Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers’ FUZE 3.0 Festival: Set to light up Lagos on 21 December

Admin I Saturday, December 07,2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – In a spectacular celebration of Nigerian creativity and innovation, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers’ FUZE Talent Show 3.0, Nigeria’s biggest talent extravaganza, is preparing for its most anticipated festival.

Scheduled for Saturday, 21 December 2024 at the Livespot Entertarium in Lekki, the event promises to be a game-changing platform for unveiling Nigeria’s next generation of young talents.

The FUZE Talent Show 3.0 features a prize pool of N50 million and an esteemed panel of judges, including industry icons like Funke Adepoju, Akinwande Akinsulire, Don Flexx, and Korede Bello. With the theme ‘Light it Up’, this event is more than just a competition; it is a movement that celebrates Nigerian creativity in music, dance, fashion, and technological innovation.

Olumide Oyetan, Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, emphasised the event’s significance: “We are not merely hosting a talent show; we are creating a platform that amplifies the extraordinary potential of Nigerian youths in music, dance, fashion, and technology.”

“The FUZE Festival is designed to showcase this potential, providing a vibrant space where young talent can shine, connect, and collaborate; ultimately fostering innovation and creativity within our communities. By celebrating diverse artistic expressions, the festival aims to inspire the next generation of leaders and change-makers in Nigeria,” Olumide stated.

Globally acclaimed Nigerian musical powerhouses that embody the excellence and vibrant energy of the Nigerian entertainment industry, Wande Coal, BNXN and Qing Madi, will be on stage to thrill guests and participants and electrify the atmosphere with their chart-topping hits. This celebration is expected to birth new Nigerian talents with the potential to make a global impact after their grooming stages.

The event will include a unique holiday shopping festival. Premium Nigerian and international brands in fashion, beauty, personal care, tech, food, and beverage will display their quality goods and products for all holidaymakers and fun-seekers looking for amazing seasonal discounts on special gift items.

The exhibition area will be more than a shopping destination; it will be an immersive experience that complements the talent show’s vibrant atmosphere.