Winners have emerged at the recently concluded art competition tagged “My Orijin, My Roots” powered by Orijin Nigeria in a bid to celebrate artistic creativity.

The creative competition seeks to inspire mural & visual artists of all disciplines to tell unique stories about their roots with a painting or other art mediums. Budding talents and art enthusiasts are encouraged to use their gift to tell Orijinal stories only art can tell.

The winners, selected by a team of highly respected experts in the field of mural art shortlisted winners from across the Nation, were unveiled by a release made by the brand on their Instagram handle. The winners include @ernest_ibe – Winner, @art_by_lekanskillz - 1st Runner up and @ifediliuwamma - 2nd Runner up. They will be given a year supply of Orijin products and cash prizes of N1M, N500k and N250k respectively. City runners-up includes @iam_dilo, @kingnimo, @femiy_artmazing_africa, @vicarvick, @_peleth, @zonastrings, @artrobdgram, @ojeohis, @ivzyartist, and @danieldueces. They will have also be rewarded with N100k each and the amazing opportunity to also showcase their orijinal creative work across the Nigeria landscape.
Orijin has a long history of celebrating contemporary expressions with a blend of the best of old and new, to create something truly Orijinal. #MyOrijinMyRoots is another inventive campaign by Orijin designed to drive bold conversations, summon authentic expressions of orijinality through art and help find the next generation of audacious artistic voices.

To learn more about Orijin, follow @orijin_nigeria on Instagram or https://www.facebook.com/orijinNigeria. You can also keep up with the hashtags to view the various entries received for the competition – #MyOrijinMyRoots #StayOrijinal.