It was a day of excitement and inspiration last Tuesday at CMD Road, Magodo, Lagos, as Talent Hunt Global (THG) officially unveiled its 2025/2026 Six-Month Intensive Academic Theatre and Travel Tour Project through a well-attended awareness press conference.
The event drew intending students from Edo and Lagos States, alongside creative industry stakeholders and performing arts enthusiasts.
Among the notable attendees was Mr. Inam Akrasi, THG’s representative for Arts and Culture, who flew in from Paris, France. In his address, Akrasi emphasized the significance of the initiative, reaffirming THG’s commitment to empowering creative talents across Africa and Europe.
“Talent already exists within us, it only needs to be discovered and developed. That’s what Talent Hunt Global stands for,” he said.
“Our organization has established partnerships in France, particularly with La Ligue de l’Enseignement, a major national structure that supports educational and cultural development. With the strong efforts of Mr. Adetona Davies, our Founder, we have built a solid relationship with them. The October event marks the first phase of a broader program extending into February 2026. We’re fully ready to showcase African talent to the world.”
The press conference was anchored by Paul Mashote, Esq., National President of Talent Hunt Africa and National Legal Adviser of Talent Hunt Global.
Mashote described the initiative as “a continental and intercontinental creative odyssey designed to nurture raw African talent and expose it to global excellence.”
He explained that the programme, which will run across Nigeria, Ghana, Qatar, France, and Spain, will blend academic theatre training, cultural exchange, and international performance to produce globally competitive and purpose-driven artists.
“This is not just a program,” he stressed. “It’s a vision to raise a generation of creative minds capable of competing and collaborating on the global stage.”
Other key members of the organizing team present included Nollywood actor Mr. Segun Emmanuel, National Supervisor, and Ms. Ola Samuel, National Secretary of Talent Hunt Global Nigeria. Both speakers praised the project’s transformative potential for Nigerian youths.
Mashote also shared the inspiring story of Mr. Adetona Davies, the Founder of Talent Hunt Global. A graduate of Accounting, Adetona chose the path of creativity and purpose. Since 1994, he has traveled across 22 countries using music and theatre to spread messages of creativity and faith.
After years of service as a missionary with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in South Africa, he established Talent Academy, which later evolved into Talent Hunt Global. The organization now operates across Europe and Africa with successful collaborations, including projects with Arts and Culture France.
The upcoming editions of the programme, scheduled for October 2025 and February 2026, will offer participants: Intensive academic and practical theatre training, cultural exchange experiences, international travel and performance opportunities, and direct mentorship from industry leaders
Participating countries include France, Nigeria, Ghana, Spain, Holland, Sweden, Serbia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and the UK.
Mashote humorously concluded, saying:
“Our Founder may not have practiced Accounting, but he’s been auditing talents, balancing destinies, and crediting the world with purpose-driven creatives. That’s a legacy no calculator can compute.”
The event ended with photo sessions, networking, and enthusiasm from young creatives eager to join the global tour.
With this official unveiling, Talent Hunt Global continues to position Nigeria and Africa as emerging hubs for world-class creative talent, proving that when talent meets purpose, the world becomes its stage.
