By: ispaulpedia
*Yeeesss!!! Done and Dusted!*
The first edition of the ANAWOOD Maiden Talents Hunt has come and gone, and what a show it was!
The highly anticipated talent hunt, which held on *Saturday, 17th October, 2026 at the prestigious Stanel Event Center, Awka, Anambra State,* lived up to every expectation.
It was fun, exciting, and full of raw, undiluted talent.
*Over 150 Talents, One Stage*
From acting, dancing, spoken word, to comedy and football juggling, young talents from across Anambra and beyond stormed the stage to prove what they are made of.
All 150+ talents were screened live by a panel of high-profile professionals who served as judges, making the process transparent, credible and highly competitive.
The turnout was massive. The ambience at Stanel was superb. The flow was smooth, the energy was top-notch, and the crowd was fully engaged from start to finish.
*Stars Showed Up*
The ANAWOOD stars were on ground to support and inspire the next generation. Top Nollywood actors also showed up in solidarity, giving weight to ANAWOOD's bold vision of building the stars of the future.
You could see fulfillment on the faces of the participants and the audience — this inaugural edition truly delivered on its promise.
Building The Future
Speaking after the event, organizers said this is just the beginning of a deliberate intervention to build a robust and sustainable entertainment future for Anambra and the entire South East region.
ANAWOOD is now looking out for more collaborations and partnerships to expand the impact in the next season.
If you missed this maiden edition, you missed big — but don't worry.
Get ready for ANAWOOD Season 2. It will be bigger, louder, and better!
Stay tuned. More updates, winners list, and exclusive behind-the-scenes clips will be dropping soon.
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