The United States Embassy in Nigeria has identified five Nigerian content creators for their outstanding participation in the Made in America, Loved in Nigeria video contest.
An awards ceremony celebrating creativity and fostering bilateral ties took place on Wednesday in Abuja, courtesy of the US Consulate.
Rasheedat Fagbenle was declared the grand prize winner, joined by Tito Abumere, Janefrancis Odinkemma Ugwu from Abuja, Cyril Usheshe from Cross River State, and Timileyin Durotoye from Osun State.
At the ceremony, Lee McManis, Country Public Diplomacy Counsellor at the US Embassy in Abuja, commented that the contest aimed to strengthen economic and cultural ties between the United States and Nigeria.
He reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to economic partnership with Nigeria, highlighting that over 100 major American companies are currently operating in the country.
According to him, the growing economic relationship continues to yield mutual benefits for both nations.
“This competition is more than a mere display of American products and brands.
It is a testament to the long-standing partnership between the United States and Nigeria—a partnership built on commerce, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to progress,” McManis stated.
Reacting to her win, the grand prize recipient, 21-year-old Rasheedat Fagbenle, a final-year student of Political Science at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, expressed excitement and gratitude for the recognition, describing it as a major inspiration for her creative journey.
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