Nigeria Next Rising Star (NNRS)
Nigeria Next Rising Star (NNRS) is a Nigerian organization and Movement that was founded in 2010 by the Executive Director (Name Withheld). Under the guidance of the Executive Producer (Name Withheld) and became Nigerian organization.
NNRS is an annual event and movement produced by young Nigerian professionals and students, volunteering their time and skills to celebrate the vast talents of their community and hopefully bring them into the mainstream.
NNRS's current mission and mantra is, "Empowerment through Entertainment." In addition to encouraging the diverse talents of Nigerian youth, NNRS seeks to empower:
(1) Nigerian youth by providing them with a creative outlet and leadership training that serves as an alternative to gang-activity and delinquency for those at-risk,
(2) Nigerian families by offering a platform for communication that bridges the gap between 1st generation parents and latter generation youth and
(3) The Nigerian community at large, by raising awareness for other critical community issues and NGOs.
It is evident that Nigerian's are often categorized into a certain image. Some may find it increasingly difficult to get jobs outside the "model minority" or "foreigner" role. Such barriers often result in the lack of Nigerian's in mainstream entertainment industries. Thus, some are not only unfairly portrayed but also disproportionately underrepresented in the mainstream media.
Evidently, our youth are left with few visible role models and a narrowed pool of aspirations.
Through generous sponsorship, NNRS endeavors to bring about a paradigm shift of perceptions and to pave the way for future Nigerian's to accomplish their goals and dreams that may be entertainment related.
In contrast to our mission statement of "Empowerment Through Entertainment," the ultimate vision for Nigeria Next Rising Star (NNRS) is "Entertainment Through Empowerment," envisioning a future when our organization represents a movement of innovative and creative artistry with all races and ethnicities.
