Winners Emerge In Yojus Painting Star Contest 2nd Edition

The 2nd edition of the annual Yojus Painting Star Contest was held on Saturday, 24thOctoberin Lagos. The highly competitive, yet fun-filled programme is sponsored by Ranona Limited, a member of Olam group. The theme for this year’s Painting contest is “Our Beautiful World”and was reflected in the painting of the shortlisted pupils, who emerged as finalists having undergone rigorous screening.

Chiziteram Onyia, a primary five pupil from New Fountain School, Amuwo-Odofin emerged first;Iyoha Peculiar of S-Tee School, Festac emerged second; and Franc UcheEgbuchilam of MbariMbayo School, Jibowu emerged third.
Brand Manager, Yojus Fruit Drink, Foluke Makinde, laid emphasis on the brand’s identity, stating that it is lively and colourful.

In her words, “Yojus as a brand explores the colourful and fun loving nature of children and also engages their imagination. We have discovered that there are lots of kids out there who are extremely talented, with this contest we intend to help them express their artistic imagination, encourage and also reward them”

Makinde also added that Yojus Painting Star Contest has come to stay, and it will get bigger and better through participation from more schools. Those who could not participate in this year’s edition should anticipate subsequent editions.

According to Ibrahim Ganiyu, Artiste, Art Educator and Co-judge at the contest, “The level of creativity displayed is amazing; the theme has been well expressed in painting by the children; and the event is well organized. I had a lot of fun seeing the wonderful things that children can do when empowered with the right tools. This is a contest that should be held at least twice a year to encourage our children to become creative thinkers”

The best painting, done by ChiziteramOnyia is a painting of the beach at sunset which the judges described as a beautiful work with good space management, fantastic colour combination, creative, neat and with proper interpretation of the theme.

The event was fun filled as the other pupils were engaged in series of activities, there couldn’t have been more fun.

Launched in March 2010, Yojus comes in six different flavours; Orange, Pineapple, apple, blackcurrant, Multifruit and strawberry.  Yojus is widely accepted by children and parents for its great taste, rich fruity flavours and nutritional benefits.