April 02, (THEWILL) — Mikano Motors is championing the Mikano Changan Creators Challenge, an initiative created to recognise, support, and invest in Nigeria’s growing community of digital creators.
Hosted on Thursday at the Mikano Motors showroom in Victoria Island, Lagos, the grand finale brought together Mikano executives, creators, industry leaders, media professionals, and notable personalities for a moment that went beyond competition.
Creators were tasked with showcasing their creativity and ideas around Mikano Changan cars.
Across weeks of participation, they expressed their voices, perspectives, and ideas, turning everyday creativity into meaningful expression.
After a series of intense selections of winners, the contestants were shortlisted, and the winner was chosen by a panel of notable judges, which included Bovi Ugboma, Doris Ogah, Chioma Ude, Joelle Haykal, represented by Syam Abdul Kadir, and Oluseyi Asurf Amuwa, whose experience and perspective helped shape a fair and thoughtful selection process.
Chibundu Victor Chisom emerged as the overall winner and was awarded the grand prize, a brand new Mikano Changan CS35 car, marking not just a win, but a recognition of his creative journey.
The first runner-up, Princess Tony Jessica Omusuku, received ₦3 million, while the second runner-up, Oluwamayowa Philip, received ₦1.5 million.
In addition, the remaining top finalists were each awarded ₦500,000 in recognition of their dedication, consistency, and creative excellence throughout the challenge.
Speaking at the event, Syam Abdul Kadir, National Head of Operations Mikano Motors, reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to empowering the creative ecosystem, emphasising its belief in the value of creativity as a driving force for growth, expression, and opportunity.
He noted that the main aim of the initiative is to support creators in their creative journey and enable them to grow exponentially.
Speaking on the recognition, the winner, Chibundu Victor Chisom, expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity, describing the moment as a meaningful recognition of their creativity and a reminder that when given the right platform, creativity can truly open doors.
He further expressed that Mikano and Changan’s support for content creators played a significant role in creating opportunities like this and encouraged other creators to stay consistent and continue pursuing their creative journey.
The challenge was designed with a clear intention to create a platform where young creatives are seen, heard, and rewarded for their originality, effort, and storytelling. Creators were tasked with showcasing their creativity and ideas around Mikano Changan Cars.
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
