Elyon Riye Austin, 11-year-old emerge winner in the JIIPCC Children Talent Hunt competition

Elyon Riye Austin, an 11-year-old prodigy, has emerged as the victor in the JIIPCC Children Talent Hunt competition held in Abuja.

Known for his exceptional gospel singing skills, Elyon has been captivating audiences in churches and events throughout the city. This well-deserved award is a testament to his hard work and unwavering dedication to ministering at such a young age.

As the first runner-up and overall winner, Elyon Riye Austin has been granted a prize of 150,000 Naira and a Back to School pack. This recognition not only celebrates his talent but also provides him with financial support for his education. The JIIPCC Children Talent Hunt competition, which aimed to cultivate a new generation of African talents, crowned Elyon Riye Austin as the ultimate champion among other participants.

The event, launched on December 10, 2023, successfully concluded its registration phase on February 20, 2024. This competition sought to acknowledge and reward the remarkable abilities of children aged 5-13, offering them financial assistance for their schooling needs and equipping them with essential back-to-school packs.

JIIPCC, an academic, consulting, and legal firm, is dedicated to providing specialized services to students and transforming lives. Their mission is to actively prepare and empower Africans for the future. Since 2021, they have mentored over 600 individuals, including university students, young professionals, and startups, across more than 10 African countries.

This remarkable achievement is made possible through strategic partnerships with experienced practitioners worldwide. Now, let’s take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the winners and participants of the competition held in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.

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here’s a roll call of the winners and entries for the competition in Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital.

Winners

1. Elyon Riye Austin
   ? Age: 11 years
   ? Talent: Singing
   ? Country: Nigeria
   ? Score: 81/100
   ? Prize: 150,000 Naira & Back to school pack
   ? View:
   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jGdfExKdwbadcGyVT7kewGTHGdMaXaNW/view
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2. Jesulani Judah Adetoyan
   ? Age: 12 years
   ? Talent: Drawing/Visual Art
   ? Country: Nigeria
   ? Score: 80/100
   ? Prize: 100,000 Naira & Back to school pack
   ? View:
   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3nQn58JBfSEJDjVRouqVXZ2NQwTiuPf/view?u
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3. Elisha Yuguda
   ? Age: 12 years
   ? Talent: Dancing
   ? Country: Nigeria
   ? Score: 78/100
   ? Prize: 50,000 Naira & Back to school pack
   ? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wqiJtYedrDzFXjop-f3DDHwW3S2D07RD/view?us
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Participation Overview
? Entries: 50
? Valid Entries: 47
? Invalid Entries: 3

? Number of Children: 49
? Participating Countries: Nigeria (49), South Africa (1)
? Gender: Girls 32 and Boys 17
? Number of Children (Ages):
? 5 years old: 0
? 6 years old: 1
? 7 years old: 2
? 8 years old: 2
? 9 years old: 1
? 10 years old: 10
? 11 years old: 13
? 12 years old: 15
? 13 years old: 5
? Talents:
? Singing: 22
? Drawing/Visual Art: 8
? Disk Jockey: 1
? Dancing: 6
? Fashion/Modeling: 2
? Flute Playing: 1
? Poetry: 6
? Handcraft: 1
? Invention: 1
? Acting: 1
? Rapping: 1

Names of Schools
? SteadyFlow International School, Dutse Alhaji Bwari Area Council, Abuja.
? Raynopris Success Academy
? Early Strides Preparatory School
? Bwari Central Junior Secondary School Bwari FCT Abuja
? Junior Secondary School Dutsen Alhaji 2
? Dexterity Global Academy
? Graceville International School, Asaba.
? ARMORSVILLE ACADEMY
? Christian Pentecostal Mission
? Bloomfield Children’s School
? Faith Academy Gowon Estate
? Capital City of Knowledge Int’l School
? Heavenly Gold Montessori International School, Jos
? Multiple Grace Academy. Dutse Alhaj
? Amazing Grace Private School
? Seed of Glory International School

Outstanding Performances (77-65 Points) Note: All scores are out of 100.
? Virtuosa Ihechiziterem Ikemezuo-Chintuo: 68
? Fame Izuchukwu Ikemezuo-Chintuo: 73

? Emmanuel Adams O: 66
? Vania Ifeoma Okolie: 69
? Jessica Maduagwu: 70
? Abubakar Hiddayatulluh Raji: 65
? Udanyi Oya: 68
? Olivia Jesse – Tasha: 65
? Oloyi Oluwabunmi: 66
? Oaikhinan Oghosa Salem: 75
? Ezeanyika Olaedo Gold: 75
? Temitope Toluwalase Praise: 70
? Temitope Toluwalope: 77
? Temitope Toluwalase Praise: 75
? Ibukunoluwaseni Bakare: 75
? Musa Peter: 73
? Gislain Sheriff: 75

Judging Criteria
Judges (JIIPCC Staff) evaluated performances based on:

? Age-Appropriate Creativity
? Confidence and Stage Presence
? Originality and Skill Development