{"id":2165,"date":"2026-07-22T05:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T04:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2165"},"modified":"2026-07-22T05:03:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T04:03:25","slug":"delsu-photo-festival-season-2-celebrates-creativity-despite-heavy-rainfall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2165","title":{"rendered":"DELSU Photo Festival Season 2 Celebrates Creativity Despite Heavy Rainfall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Blessing Alumona and Miracle Akpoyovwvayire <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second edition of the DELSU Photo Festival was held on July 17, 2026<\/strong>, in front of the university Sports Complex. Although the programme was originally scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong>, persistent rainfall delayed the event until about 2:00 p.m.<\/strong> A large canopy was provided to shield participants from the rain, while lively music entertained students as they arrived at the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event opened on a cheerful note with comedy and light-hearted remarks by Professor Odion Odiboh<\/strong>, creating an exciting atmosphere despite the weather. This was followed by the official opening address delivered by Comrade Regina Egbiamiye<\/strong>, President of the Department of Journalism. After her remarks, the pageantry segment commenced, with contestants representing the Departments of Mass Communication, Journalism, and Broadcasting showcasing their confidence and creativity. At the same time, judges assessed students’ photography projects while music kept the audience entertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights of the festival was an interactive question-and-answer session that actively involved students and kept the audience engaged. Student union representatives, departmental executives, lecturers, and students participated throughout the programme, contributing to its lively and memorable atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking after the event, Faith Ogbotor<\/strong>, a 200-level Journalism student, described the festival as enjoyable and memorable. She said that although the heavy rainfall affected the programme, it did not prevent participants from having a rewarding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another participant, Tejiri Mathias<\/strong>, a Mass Communication student, also commended the event but expressed concerns about what he described as partiality during some of the games. He suggested that improvements could be made in future editions to ensure fairness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival concluded with the announcement of winners from the three departments. Four students emerged as winners from the Department of Broadcasting, twelve from the Department of Journalism, and twenty-two from the Department of Mass Communication. Each department also selected three overall outstanding winners through a voting process, and the successful participants received awards in recognition of their performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration ended with music, dancing, and the distribution of refreshments to students, lecturers, and student executives. The joyful atmosphere and shared moments of celebration brought the 2026 DELSU Photo Festival Season 2 to a successful and memorable conclusion for everyone in attendance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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