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12-year-old Nigerian actor wins bronze at global performing arts championship

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Twelve-year-old Nigerian actor Chibuchi Francis won a bronze medal at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Las Vegas.
  • The annual competition, dubbed the "Entertainment Olympics," attracted performers from over 80 countries.
  • His participation, sponsored by Street2Fame Nigeria, highlights the global talent of Nigerian youth and the need for structured development.

Twelve-year-old Nigerian actor Chibuchi Francis has earned a bronze medal in the Acting category at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, often called the "Entertainment Olympics," drew performers from more than 80 nations competing across various disciplines like acting, singing, and modeling.

Chibuchi represented Team Nigeria, led by Ambassador Lovethpatra White Ekufu, National Director of WCOPA Team Nigeria and Founder of Street2Fame Nigeria Performing Arts Entertainment. Street2Fame Nigeria sponsored the young actor's participation as part of its talent development initiative to provide gifted Nigerian youths with international opportunities.

Ekufu stated that Chibuchi's bronze medal demonstrates the world-class talent and potential of Nigerian children when provided with adequate support. She emphasized that opportunities to dream, prepare, and compete allow young people to excel globally. Ekufu urged more support for structured talent development across Nigeria and reaffirmed Street2Fame's commitment to nurturing future creative talents through training, mentorship, and international exposure.

Street2Fame Nigeria aims to establish a nationwide talent development system, including state and zonal championships, national competitions, professional training, and Nigeria's annual participation in the World Championships of Performing Arts. The organization also plans to expand opportunities through international career pathways and continental championships in Africa.

The bronze medal won by Chibuchi David Francis proves that Nigerian youths possess world-class talent. When young people are given the opportunity to dream, prepare and compete, they can excel on the global stage.

— Lovethpatra White EkufuNational Director of WCOPA Team Nigeria, reacting to Chibuchi's achievement.
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