As part of activities to mark its 10th anniversary, Kody And The Kids, launches a special folktale story and writing competition to project young talents, creativity and storytelling skills.
Onu-Etim Cynthia Chikodi, popularly known as Kody, founder of “Kody And The Kids”, said ” l am excited to celebrate Kody And The Kids’ 10th anniversary with this competition,”
.She explains that “This competition provides an opportunity for children to delve deeper into the enchanting world of folktale storytelling and showcase their own unique storytelling abilities.”
According to Onu-Etim Cynthia “Folktale storytelling is an essential part of our culture, and I believe it is crucial to encourage children to continue this tradition. I look forward to reading the creative stories that the contestants will come up with.”
She added that “The competition is divided into two categories: one for kids aged 8 to 12, and the other for kids aged 13 to 16.”Onu- Etim believes that “children possess immense creativity and storytelling abilities, and this competition aims to encourage them to embrace their imagination and showcase their writing skills.”
Interested kids are encouraged to participate in the competition, and to watch Cynthia’s animated Folktales on her YouTube channel, Story Time with Kody, and select any story to write a sequel on.
The two selected winners, one from each category, will receive a cash prize of 100,000 naira each. Additionally, their winning stories will be transformed into animated videos, complemented by storybook character illustrations and e-book publishing. Kody adds, “We want to provide a platform to celebrate young talents and for their stories to come to life.”
To participate, contestants are expected to send their stories via email to twindovesconcepts@gmail.com and also submit a 2-minute video of themselves summarizing the stories they have written via their Instagram page by tagging @kodyandthekids. Cynthia emphasized that this step is crucial to verify the contestants’ identity and ensure that they have written the stories themselves.
Recalled that the Kody And The Kids was founded by Cynthia Chikodi Onu-Etim in 2013 through her radio program on Wazobia FM “story story”, where she promoted the culture of folktale storytelling and encouraged children to air their opinions on different lessons and issues from the stories she told.
Cynthia Chikodi Onu-Etim is also an author, media consultant, and PR expert. She has engaged in several charitable projects, including Making Memories, KATK Teens Craft Week, Read To Heal, Mothers Unwind, etc.
She has also hosted several events, including the annual Kody And The Kids Christmas, Kody And The Kids Folktale Festival, Kody And The Kids Independence Day Cultural Concert, KATK Schools Challenge, among so many others.
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