Veteran Nollywood actress and politician Hilda Dokubo has once again thrown her weight behind the development of young talents in Rivers State, urging aspiring creatives to move beyond raw ability and embrace discipline, training and commitment.
In a recent post shared with her followers, the respected screen icon stressed that talent alone is not enough to succeed in the creative industry. According to her, many people continue to wait endlessly for the “right time,” while opportunities pass them by.
“Talent is not enough,” she wrote. “Every talent requires discipline and commitment. You have wasted enough time waiting for the right time and it’s time to take back time. You couldn’t start yesterday but you sure can start right now.”
Dokubo’s message comes alongside the launch of a new training opportunity under the Center For Creative Arts Education, which is introducing a revamped creative development programme titled “Street 2 Star Revamped.”
The initiative is designed to nurture emerging talents by exposing them to professional training across several aspects of the creative industry. According to promotional materials for the programme, participants will be trained in storytelling, designing, performance, leadership and production, the key areas that shape the modern entertainment landscape.
Registration for the programme is currently open and is expected to run until April 30. Organisers say the training will be handled by a team of experienced professionals and industry practitioners who will guide participants through practical learning experiences aimed at turning raw passion into structured creative careers.
Encouraging interested individuals to seize the opportunity, Dokubo assured that the programme would be an unforgettable learning experience for those willing to take their craft seriously.
“Our team of successful professionals and trainers will make your training an experience you’ll always cherish,” she stated, urging aspiring creatives to fill out the registration form and follow the necessary steps to begin their journey.
For many young Nigerians hoping to break into the entertainment industry, programmes like this offer a rare chance to receive structured mentorship and industry exposure, something that has often been missing in the journey of many talented but untrained creatives.
