4YBY Music4Health Contest is a call for bold, trendy, and innovative Nigerian music aimed at high blood pressure and
stroke awareness and prevention.
CONTEST QUESTION
How might we use Nigerian music to prevent high blood pressure and increase Stroke awareness in Nigeria?
OUR MISSION
"The Music4Health Contest" seeks to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established music songwriters
to use their music to promote health and well-being.
OUR VISION
A world where music heals.
OUR GOALS
We seek to nurture the music talents of Nigerians on all levels and promote excellence in the art of using music
for healing. We are also more than just a music competition. Music4Health is a celebration of the power of music to
bring and heal people together. we provide a channel for new original music that promotes health and well-being to be
heard. Amateur and professional musicians as well as those involved in health, from anywhere in Nigeria are invited to
participate.
THE PROBLEM
One of every two strokes is caused by high blood pressure. People often refer to high blood pressure as "The
Silent Killer." In Nigeria, stroke is a leading cause of death and disability among adults. High blood pressure, also
known as hypertension, raises the chances of having a stroke. This is also becoming more concerning for Nigerians and
their health. Around 1 in 25 young individuals aged 12 to 19 years old might have high blood pressure. This indicates
that not just adults, but also young people could face the risk of having a stroke if high blood pressure is not
identified and treated early.
THE SOLUTION
We believe in the power of music to promote health and well-being. We also believe it can be used to prevent high
blood pressure and increase stroke awareness in Nigeria. We are calling for Nigerian music which includes: Highlife
music, Afrobeat, Juju music, Gospel, Hip-hop, R&B, and more to create a movement that empowers young people and their
families. We are calling on all Nigerians to express themselves, gain recognition, and get their music heard while
helping us achieve a world where Nigerian Music can be used to prevent high blood pressure and increase stroke
awareness.
CASH PRIZE
1st Place: N500,000
2nd Place: N300,000
3rd Place: N200,000
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? You!
We are looking for innovative thinkers from all industries and sectors. If your life has been touched by
hypertension or stroke in any way—be it a loved one, your community, or personally, whether you work in healthcare or
outside of it—we want to hear your ideas. No matter who you are, or from what sector you hail, your innovative solutions
could help millions of people striving to feel more in control of their own health. We especially invite participation
from young people, aged
14-24 years residing in
Nigeria. We are also open to having teams of 4
people, with each team having one person, at most, that is above 24 years old to co-create musical content.
TIMELINE
Open Call: 25th Oct, 2023 - 25th Jan., 2024.
https://bit.ly/4ybymusic4healthcontest
METHOD OF SUBMISSION
If you are interested, you can submit an application in one of the following ways by January 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM WAT.
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Online form submission
Submission using the online google form here.
Links to images, audio files, and video files can be embedded as hyperlinks in the text box below
APPLICATION IS FREE!!
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE ONE APPLICATION FORM PER TEAM. Be sure to read the contest page on
our website BEFORE you procced with the submission form! If something is not clear, please contact us by email
at 4youthbyyouth@gmail.com
