21/04/2026
*PRESS RELEASE*
*NNN Family Multimedia Nigeria Ltd Announces Hausa/Gbagyi Music and Drama Competition in Honour of Senator Sani Musa 313*
*Minna, Niger State – April 21, 2026* – NNN Family Multimedia Nigeria Ltd has officially announced a three-day Hausa/Gbagyi Music and Drama Competition for artists from Niger East Senatorial Zone, organized in honour of Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, popularly known as _Sani Musa 313_.
The cultural initiative aims to celebrate the senator’s contributions to the development of Niger East while providing a platform to showcase, encourage, and support the creativity of local musicians, drama groups, and performers across Zone B.
*Event Schedule*
The competition will run from *Wednesday, April 22 to Friday, April 24, 2026*, at the designated venue in Minna:
- *April 22*: Gbagyi music performances
- *April 23*: Hausa music performances
- *April 24*: Drama presentations by registered groups
Winners will be announced on *Saturday, April 25, 2026*, during a closing ceremony and award presentation.
*Prizes and Recognition*
To motivate participants and strengthen the creative industry in Niger East, winners will receive substantial prizes including:
- Fully equipped audio studio sets for top musical acts
- Canon DSLR cameras – Series 2 and Series 3 – for content creators and visual storytellers
- Laptop computers for selected winners
- Special recognition awards for veteran female artists, outstanding music producers, and exceptional drama groups
The organizers say the prizes are intended to equip artists with tools that will enhance their craft and enable them to produce higher-quality content.
*Judging and Transparency*
A panel of seasoned judges drawn from the arts, media, and culture sectors has been constituted for the competition. According to the panel, clear criteria and transparent guidelines have been established to ensure fairness, merit-based selection, and credibility throughout the process.
*Organiser’s Statement*
Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of NNN Family Multimedia Nigeria Ltd, *Alhaji Nura Yarima*, said the competition is both a cultural celebration and a developmental effort.
> “This platform is to honor Senator Sani Musa 313 for his visible contributions to Niger East and to invest in the talents of our young people. The arts are a powerful tool for unity and economic empowerment,” he stated.
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> Alhaji Yarima also expressed confidence that if Senator Sani Musa is re-elected for a third term, the zone will witness accelerated development in infrastructure, education, and youth empowerment. He urged the people of Niger East Senatorial Zone to continue supporting his leadership and vision.
*About the Initiative*
The competition reflects growing efforts to promote indigenous languages and culture while creating economic opportunities for youths in the entertainment and creative sectors. Organizers expect participation from across the nine local government areas that make up Niger East Senatorial Zone.
For further inquiries, contact the NNN Family Multimedia Nigeria Ltd office in Minna.
*Signed,*
*NNN Family Multimedia Nigeria Ltd*