A new platform, Campus Music Spotlight (CMS), is revolutionizing talent discovery in Nigerian music. Designed as an intercollegiate music competition, CMS aims to transform over 40 campuses nationwide into hubs for the next generation of Afrobeats stars.

Key highlights:

• Organizers: Playmode Music and ACADA Magazine
• Industry partnership: Chocolate City Music Group, offering contestants direct access to labels, producers, and gatekeepers
• Prizes: Over N7 million in cash, brand endorsement deals, and a spot on the Campus Music Spotlight Compilation Album
• Media & tech support: Trace TV as media partner and Swypatune providing digital infrastructure for submissions and fan voting
• Mentorship: 13 industry experts, including label executives, Grammy-winning producers, A&Rs, DSP leads, and entertainment lawyers, guiding contestants

CMS isn’t just a talent show—it’s a national talent accelerator connecting campus artists to real-world opportunities, mentorship, and global exposure. The initiative positions Nigerian campuses as incubators for authentic Afrobeats voices and promises to redefine how young talent is discovered.

As Project Lead Salam Damola notes, CMS is about acceleration, visibility, and opportunity, giving aspiring artists a direct path from classrooms to global music stages.