The ‘First Annual KZN Talent Explosion’ is an initiative by Unity and Interaction Foundation (U AND I FOUNDATION NPC REG NO: 2020/625350/08) to be hosted as the second greatest and most significant event of many yet to come within its profile and existence. This talent explosion aims at empowering individuals of KwaZulu Natal province by offering them a chance to expose and nurture/develop their talents accordingly, introducing them to networks of people that are to assist them shine their light as talent is said to have more value for the talented person, it can help pave them a way towards making it a career. Our objective for having this program is ensure all the successful and influential artists recognise the upcoming talent and also assist in elevating the talents to the level at which they are, making them get recognised by relevant radio stations, called for interviews, signed by big record labels and called to feature on relevant TV shows. U&I Foundation is a foundation which seeks to develop the lives of people in all aspects and in particular the lives of our youth because we have this understanding that the nation’s youth is the nations naked truth which means it is paramount for a country to take care of its youth. The hopes behind planning of this coordination is for it to consistently take place every
year aiding in the recognition of the foundation and its work in the society, as it does not only create such platforms but also offer educational related assistance for matriculants to further their studies into tertiary level as well as NSFAS and Bursaries applications. We want to and we will empower and uplift the nation’s naked truth.
Mr & Miss Unity KZN-2022 Theme "Beauty or charm is merely about outward appearance and posture, rather more about demeanor and character. The thought and action you put into making life count for better is what defines your beauty or charm. " ~Mbalenhle L. Nzama
From the day this foundation was established it has never done an entertainment program because its focus was mainly on developing the communities we reach out to through empowerment and educational assistance which has been happening since right after the organization's registration in August 2020 till date. This time around the foundation felt the need to do something different, to accommodate the entire youth populace of KZN(those who are beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries of our youth aimed services as well as those who are not so focused on enhancing their lives through traditional learning and education), then the idea of having a talent explosion came about to say even the ones who wish to succeed in life through their talents because no other possible options are available for them due to whatever life circumstance they have/are encountered, we see and acknowledge them therefore we want to assist expose them to better opportunities available towards their desires as we have an understanding that talent exposure can change a person’s life to something he/she has never imagined and such programs are not outside the context of our foundation since it also empowers the youth. This program will be conducted in uMzinyathi a rural area in iNanda, at a community hall referred to as the MULTI-PURPOSE-CENTRE and it is within the area of jurisdiction of the foundation as our registered location address points us at uMzinyathi area. In the history of KZN and South Africa at large initiatives such as ours but much more bigger profiled, are competitions such as Idols SA, South Africa’s Got Talent and other Modelling competitions which do not expose every talent not forgetting the slim chances of the target audience to have the resources which should enable them to reach where these well-known programs are conducted, this is why as the foundation we chose to be the voice of all those who are not able to attend these aforementioned programs, creating for them an opportunity of a lifetime.
We have received at most twenty entries combining all categories of our event and we are still open to receive more entries as our intake(closing entries) is to be extended from 5th October 2022 to 5th November 2022. We want to allow our target audience the time to gather strength and resources to finally enter the event and participate for big prizes and a wonderful experience.
The group targeted are individuals between 15 – 30 years for contestants because that is our youth which is likely to participate in one of the categories purposefully, the audience may be any age as long as they will be able to arrive at the venue. We are looking to host approximately 200 people. Beside the entertainment that will be happening we will also have speakers from our various sponsors that will speak in relation to youth being creators of employment rather than seekers, matters related to alcohol and drug abuse and also the issue of GBV as well as HIV & Aids, as the aim of the program is to expose talent, it is a strategic way to take the youth off the streets by allowing them to do what they love which is showing off their talent and competing for their talent.
OVERALL INTENTION OF THE PROGRAMME.
Raise enough funds for the organisation to continue with programs of giving back to society, raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, GBV, DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE so the youth can live in a safe guarded environment that encourages healthy growth and positive development in life. Together we stand, divided we fall. Let us bring back the spirit of ubuntu.
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