{
  "id": 10198863,
  "title": "Obii Pax Harry Turns Attention to Mentoring Young Creatives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/obii-pax-harry-turns-attention-to-mentoring-young-creatives",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T10:44:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/27/obii-pax-harry-turns-attention-to-mentoring-young-creatives/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apostle Obii Pax Harry has shifted her attention to mentoring young creatives in the entertainment industry. Through the Nehemiah Project, she aims to shape a new African narrative by empowering creatives aged 18 to 35, particularly those in Nollywood and the broader entertainment ecosystem. The project's philosophy is rooted in the belief that nations are built through the stories they tell about themselves. Despite Nigeria's creative energy, it has often been represented through failure and crisis in global media. The Nehemiah Project seeks to change this perception by encouraging Nigerians, specifically young people, to take responsibility for their storytelling. Apostle Obii Pax Harry has assembled a team of professionals from various creative-industry sectors, including Eniola Akinbo-Niyola, Maliz Mahop, Shawn Faqua, Eliora Ebere, and Dare Omisore. The project offers a 12-week mentorship program with four focus areas: film and broadcast business, audio and sound architecture, media asset creation and digital strategy, and mind-m. This holistic approach aims to develop not only technically skilled creatives but also professionals who understand the business, navigate industry pressures, and use their influence responsibly, ultimately contributing to a positive image of Africa.",
  "summary": "For several years, Apostle Obii Pax Harry has invested in a different kind of nation-building: developing people. Through the Nehemiah Apostolic Centre mm, she has mentored leaders, convened conversations and",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}