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It was an interesting Launch of OAH Project X, we had our first live selection on Facebook and Instagram and was roundup on Friday 15th October with a Radio show on Vybez Radio with our host Susan Njoroge @suracommon and jurors Bensoul @bensoulmusic and @paynettejoan Paynette Joan and discussed “Global recognition of African Cultural Identity and creative expression" and announced the winners from the week who would go into incubation
For the models, we say congratulations to; Rose Ndeto, Emmanuel Menge, Roseann Chelangat, Brenda Ayiemba, Kathule Kasyoki
Our emerging fashion designers are; Harriet Mburu, Sharon Odero, Patrick Hawi
The performing artistes to watch are; Alexandra Waweru, Grace Munene, Nicholas Olwa, Shokerz Crew, Ian Koech, Keren Mwangi.
One lucky contestant won the wild card and joined the advancing group. Because our audience spoke, we listened and gave the week’s Wildcard to Trevor Victor.
Watch out for these contestants who are embarking on a new creative journey and are sure to keep growing in the process.
What does the second week look like? Here are the highlights of an interesting week.
On Monday 18th October 2021,there will be our first masterclass by Metta Nairobi Storytelling & Content creation facilitated by Victor Murithi, Founder and Head of brand & storytelling, Julikana Agency OR Sunny Dolat, Creative Strategy Manager, HEVA Fund On Tuesday 19th October 2021 we will watch more contestants auditioning during the Live selections 2 at 3pm on Facebook @theopportunitiesarehere and Instagram @opportunitiesarehere. Live from the KTN Home studios. On Friday 22nd October 2021, we shall have our Project X Radio Show 2 at 5pm-6pm WithOur Host Susan Njoroge @sura_common on Vybez Radio with our guests @jahmbykoikai and our Juror @johnkaveke engaging on yet another exciting topic “Institutional Support For Creative Industries ) and catch the next group that will make it to incubation.Don't forget to tune in on Monday & Tuesday for the masterclass and Second Live selections on Facebook ‘the opportunities are here’ and IG @opportunitiesarehere Live and on Friday 5-6pm on Vybez Radio for the second radio show
The opportunities are Here Project X is a Project of the Ethical Fashion Initiatives powered by the Europeaid @eu_partnerships, KTN Home and Vybez Radio @vybezradiokenya.
