TimeBende Fest 4.0 Celebrates Young Talent As Children Take Centre Stage In Port Harcourt

Young talents were celebrated in grand style on Saturday as children from across Port Harcourt showcased their creativity and won cash prizes at the fourth edition of TimeBender Fest, a Children’s Day fiesta organised by Amaranthine Media.

Held at The Arena, the event brought together children, parents, educators, creatives, vendors, and families for a full day of performances, games, learning activities, and community engagement.

TimeBender Fest 4.0 featured a colourful mix of entertainment and education, with activities designed to inspire creativity while creating memorable experiences for children and their families. Guests participated in dance battles, animation sessions, interactive games, and marketplace experiences, with the TimeBender Fest Talent Discovery Competition emerging as the highlight of the day.

After an online audition and selection process, nine finalists were chosen to perform before a live audience. Their presentations reflected a wide range of talents, including acrobatics, dance, spoken word, visual art, ballet, science demonstrations, music, and instrumental performance.

The competition concluded with Wonder of God Emmanuel, a young saxophonist, emerging as the overall winner. He received a ₦200,000 cash prize in recognition of his performance. Other finalists, including Precious Godwin and Ihechi Okorie, were also rewarded through the Children’s Creative Grant.

The Children’s Creative Grant is an initiative of Amaranthine Media and the TimeBender Tribe aimed at identifying, encouraging, and supporting talented children by providing early visibility and financial support to help nurture their gifts.

Speaking during the event, the Convener and Curator of TimeBender Fest, Jennifer Nkem-Eneanya, said the festival was created to go beyond celebration by intentionally building confidence and creativity in children.

“Every year, we are reminded that children are not waiting to become creative; they are already creative,” she said. “What they need is a safe, joyful, and supportive platform that tells them we see you, we believe in you, and your gifts matter.”

She added that through the Children’s Creative Grant, the organisers are making a deliberate investment in raising confident, inspired, and creative children.

The festival also featured the expanding TimeBender Marketplace, where families explored child-focused products, books, educational resources, and TimeBender-branded merchandise. Among the attractions were the newly-introduced Kiliwe the TimeBender school bag sets, water bottles, lunch boxes, pencil cases, books, and play materials.

Organisers said the event aligns with the broader vision of the TimeBender Tribe, a growing community of parents, children, creators, and supporters committed to promoting wholesome African family entertainment and joyful learning experiences.

For many families in attendance, TimeBender Fest 4.0 was more than a Children’s Day celebration, it was a platform where talent was discovered, creativity was encouraged, and children were reminded that their gifts matter.