The first Information and Communication Technology (ICT) reality game show for youths in Africa, is set to launch, as an ICT firm, “Skuul-To-Net Technology” has disclosed that it has concluded plans for the game.
Mr John Uruakpa the Executive Director of the firm made this known to newsmen on Monday in Enugu, stating that the game show will be tagged; “The Revolution Africa”.
Mr John Uruakpa in his words said “We are bringing the first of its kind ICT reality show that would showcase the abundant ICT and innovative talents of young Africans.
“The reality show would last for about four months and the actual housing of the 16 housemates would be for six weeks or there about after the audition of everybody who applied.
“Everything about the show would be on regular television, internet streaming and App streaming so that people all over the world can follow minute-by-minute the show to have something they learn daily about ICT and innovation.
“I sincerely believe that it would be the biggest and most watched reality show as the housemates will engage in daily ICT and innovative tasks meant to bring out their innate abilities and ingenuity for about six weeks,” he said.
Uruakpa, who said that the prize money for the winner and runners-up will run into millions, however, did not disclose the amount involved.
“We are not concentrating on the prize money; but the annual dollar employment and contract it will expose the housemates to and the global fame the reality show will push the housemates into,” he said.
He noted that the reality show is open to partnership and sponsorship, adding that the firm is looking at sponsorship and partnership beyond Nigeria and Africa.
“We are looking and making contact with ICT and innovative multi-national companies and global giants that would come in and be part of the success story of the reality show,” he added.