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Creative learning platform, The Phoenix Project, has announced that three young entrepreneurs have emerged as awardees of its annual pitch event– The Phoenix Den. The awardees who were singled out for their exceptional work were Olukoya Benjamin, founder of Shoggyben Visuals; Dawn Nketim-Rex, founder of the Film Joint; Eric Nwanso, creator of an online platform for indigenous language and culture for Nigerian teens and adults.
The awardees were selected from a group of 10 finalists who pitched their ideas to a panel of judges at the Access Bank headquarters in Oniru, Lagos.
Each of the awardee would receive a grant of N1.5m. In addition to the financial support, the awardees will get access to a network of industry experts to guide their business growth, as well as working closely with The Emerging Business unit of Access Bank.
Other benefits available to them include access to loans, tailored advisory services and business consultations designed for micro, small and medium enterprises through the Access SME business clinic.
The three-tiered programme includes the beginner (virtual), intermediate, and advanced levels (physical) in partnership with the School of Media and Communication of the Pan-Atlantic University, and a three-month incubation programme called the Phoenix Den at the Nest Innovation Tech Park.
Speaking on the project, the Chief Executive Officer, Accelerate, Colette Otusheso described the project as a veritable platform to exhibit creative talents.
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