Giving back to the community: Mercy Johnson Okojie organises talent hunt for youths

Mercy Johnson Okojie, Nollywood actress and a Senior Special Assistant on entertainment, arts and culture to the Kogi State governor His Excellency Gov Yahaya Bello, is organising a talent hunt event for the youths of Kogi states. The actress says the initiative is her way of giving back to Kogi State. She also said the project is in line with the vision of the state government with regard to entertainment.

The project is open to Kogi State indigenes age 18and above. The search will begin on August 17, 2017 at the Civic Center in Okehi and continue on August 18 at the Idah Local Government hall, Idah.

On August 19, it would be done at the Theatre Arts Hall, Kogi State University, Ayingba. The last day of the search which is on the 21st of August is at Riverton hotel.

Interested persons should register on Mercy Johnson Okojie’s website: www.realmjotv.com

On the judges’ panel are Nollywood actors, Bimbo Akintola and Francis Duru as well as director, Frank Rajah.

See the message as posted by Mercy on her Instagram handle

@mercyjohnsonokojie: “Hey Friends! I am excited to announce that I will be embarking on a talent hunt for the youths in the beautiful state of Kogi .This is a way of giving back to the state that made me who I am. I have been incredibly blessed to have played my little part in the revolution that is Nollywood, it is now time that my brothers and sisters in Kogi state get the same opportunity.
The winners get to act alongside me and other top acts in the industry. I hope to see you all at the different venues and wish all participants the best.
Are you 18 or older with an interest/ passion for acting, visit www.realmjotv.com to register.