December 18, (THEWILL) — The United States Embassy in Nigeria has recognised five Nigerian content creators for their outstanding entries in the “Made in America, Loved in Nigeria” video contest.
The creators were honoured on Wednesday in Abuja at an event organised by the US Consulate, which highlighted the growing influence of Nigerian digital storytellers and the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the United States.
Rasheedat Fagbenle emerged as the grand prize winner, alongside Tito Abumere, Janefrancis Odinkemma Ugwu from Abuja, Cyril Usheshe from Cross River State and Timileyin Durotoye from Osun State.
Speaking at the ceremony, the US Embassy’s Country Public Diplomacy Counsellor, Lee McManis, said the initiative was aimed at promoting cultural exchange and strengthening economic cooperation between both countries.
He reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to its economic partnership with Nigeria, noting that more than 100 major American companies currently operate in the country, contributing to growth and job creation.
“This contest is more than a showcase of American products and brands. It is a celebration of the enduring partnership between the United States and Nigeria — a relationship built on commerce, mutual respect and a shared commitment to progress,” McManis said.
Reacting to her win, the grand prize recipient, 21-year-old Rasheedat Fagbenle, a final-year Political Science student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, expressed excitement and gratitude, describing the recognition as a major boost to her creative journey and an encouragement to young Nigerians to pursue digital storytelling on a global stage.
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