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Blessing 'Blessyn' Kure (born August 29) is a Nigerian multimedia storyteller, voice-over artist, and audio-visual producer known for her work in new media, journalism, social advocacy, and documentary production. Leveraging audio-visual storytelling, she pursues her passion for creating new narratives that drive sustainable development while also travel vlogging to showcase the inherent beauty in diversity.[1]
Blessing 'Blessyn' Kure | |
|---|---|
 Blessyn in 2022 | |
| Born | August 29, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Multimedia Personality |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Website | blessynkure |
Education
[edit]Blessyn received a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Quantity Surveying Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria (2017).[2]
In 2023, Blessyn was selected as one of fifteen emerging journalists for the CNN Global South Climate Storytelling Programme by CNN Academy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation.[3]
Blessyn holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Quantity Surveying from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria[4] (2024). She also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Journalism and Public Relations with First-Class Honours from Griffith College Dublin, Ireland[5] (2024).[6]
Career
[edit]Career beginnings (2014–2017)
[edit]Blessing works as a voice-over artist, audiovisual producer, and multimedia storyteller.[7] Her broadcasting career began in 2014 as a newscaster, reporter, and presenter at Search FM 92.3 Radio[8][9][10]. She later worked similar roles at Invicta FM 98.9 Kaduna, and Hot FM 99.5 Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, where she also served as Editor-in-Chief of the 2018 Batch A NYSC Magazine during her National Youth Service Corps.[11]
In 2017, Kure began documenting her adventures, lifestyles and cultures globally to showcase the inherent beauty in diversity and cultural richness via BeeKaySays.[7]
Notable Works (2018–present)
[edit]Television and Animation
[edit]She has worked as a Voice Actor[12] in Television and Animations including "Anwuli" in Cartoon Network Dance Challenge(Cartoon Network Africa, 2022)[13] and "Afefe" in Iyanu: Child of Wonder (Cartoon Network × HBOMax, 2025).[14][15]
Documentary
[edit]Blessyn worked as a Producer and director of Desert at Their Doorstep (CNN World, 2023–2024)[3] and also as a Producer of Finding Home Away From Home: A radio documentary on the culture shock of educational migration on international students in Ireland (2025)[16]
Commercial Voice-Over
[edit]Blessing has provided voice-over services for local and international brands and organizations, including United Nations agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA, FAO, WHO), commercial brands (Adidas, Unilever, Maggi, Dettol, Colgate, Johnnie Walker), government and healthcare organizations (UK Government, Kaduna State Government, WHO, AstraZeneca, ALIMA), and the video game Outer Ring.[17]
Audiobooks
[edit]Blessing has narrated several audiobooks, some include: I Am a Dahomey Warrior by Dionne D. Hunter, narrated by Blessyn Kure[18], Neo & Nubia: The Greatest Walk by Chinwe Onyeagoro and Oby Onyeagoro, narrated by Blessyn Kure[19], Bebe’ Muke’: Based on a True Story by Ediambolo Lokoto and Algera Bizzle-Jones, narrated by Blessyn Kure[20], A Cold Christmas and the Darkest of Winters by Rasta Musick et al., narrated by André Santana, Ivy Tara Blair, and Blessyn Kure[21], An Abundance of Scorpion by Hadiza Isma El-Rufai[22]
Public Speaking and Appearances
[edit]Blessing has been featured as a speaker at several events including: Speaker, European Forum Alpbach, Austria.[23], Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Leadership Mentorship Retreat 3.0, Ogun State, Nigeria (2022)[24][25], TEDx Malaysia, spoken-word poet with the poem Dear Mother Earth (2021)[26], Host, Young Filmmakers Awards, FoodxFilm Festival at World Food Forum (WFF) (2021)[27], Youth Advisory Council Member, FoodxFilm Festival, New York, USA (2021)[28], Global Ambassador and Judge, Rockefeller Foundation Youth Voice Awards, Videos for Change. New South Wales, Australia (2021)[29][30], TEDx Kobi Road Bauchi, talk titled Anywhere Belle Face, the Principle of Versatility (2019) [31]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cartoon Network Dance Challenge | Anwuli | [13] |
| 2025 | Iyanu: Child of Wonder | Afefe | [14] |
Awards and Nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7th Shorty Impact Awards, New York, USA | Best Storytelling Category | Voiceover for We Are the Solution campaign by the Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) | Nominated | [32] |
| 2022 | 1st African Podcast & Voice Awards (APVA), Lagos, Nigeria | Best Documentary Narration | Won | [33] | |
| 2022 | 9th Annual Voice Arts Awards, Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS), New York, USA | Outstanding Spoken-Word Performance – Best African Voice-Over | Won | [34] | |
| 2024 | 9th Shorty Impact Awards, New York, USA | Voiceover for Breathe for All campaign by the Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) | Social Good Campaign and Campaign by Diverse-Owned Businesses categories | Won | [35] |
| 2025 | 25th National Student Media Awards (SMedia Awards), Dublin, Ireland | Radio Production of the Year – Arts and Features | Finding Home Away From Home: A radio documentary on the culture shock of educational migration on international students in Ireland | Nominated | [36] |
References
[edit]- ^ "About | Blessing Kure". blessynkure.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ a b Tutton, Mark (2024-10-28). The desert at their doorstep: How desertification has affected lives in two of Nigeria’s worst affected states. | CNN. Retrieved 2025-05-04 – via edition.cnn.com.
- ^ "Homepage – Federal University of Technology Minna". Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Griffith College in Ireland with Colleges in Dublin, Cork & Limerick". www.griffith.ie. 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "#graduate #journalism #publicrelations | Blessing 'Blessyn' Kure | 87 comments". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ a b "Portfolio| Blessing Kure". blessynkure.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "About". Search Media. 2019-04-23. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ Blessyn Kure (2017-10-15). Beekaysays Episode 9 - On-air with Beekay & Sly. Retrieved 2025-05-04 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Voice Overs | Blessing Kure". blessynkure.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ a b Cartoon Network Africa (2021-10-07). Take on the #CNDanceChallenge with Cartoon Network! Tune in every week for a dance-along and battle. Retrieved 2025-05-04 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "Iyanu", Wikipedia, 2025-05-01, retrieved 2025-05-04
- ^ "#cndancechallenge #iyanu #nollywood #voiceacting #nigeria | Blessing 'Blessyn' Kure | 40 comments". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "AUDIO: Finding Home Away From Home". The Circular. 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Clients | Blessing Kure". blessynkure.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ I Am a Dahomey Warrior.
- ^ Neo & Nubia.
- ^ Bebe’ Muke’.
- ^ A Cold Christmas and the Darkest of Winters.
- ^ Blessyn Kure (2021-03-23). An Abundance Of Scorpions By Hadiza Isma El-rufai (Audiobook) || Blessyn Kure VoiceOvers. Retrieved 2025-05-04 – via YouTube.
- ^ Blessyn Kure (2023-05-05). Detailed International Scholarship Holder Experience - European Forum Alpbach (EFA) Austria. Retrieved 2025-05-04 – via YouTube.
- ^ "#leadership #development #development #nigeria #network #africa | Blessing 'Blessyn' Kure | 13 comments". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ admin (2022-12-10). "Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat 3.0 – Youth Development Centre". Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "TEDxThoughtForFood | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ Blessyn Kure (2022-02-12). World Food Forum WFF: Young Filmmakers Awards Food X Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-05-04 – via YouTube.
- ^ "#foodsystemssummit #unfss2021 #foodfuturereimagined #goodfood4all… | Blessing 'Blessyn' Kure". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Videos for Change". videosforchange.org. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ Blessyn Kure (2021-07-18). @VideosforChange 2021 Global Competition || Blessyn Kure - Videos For Change Ambassador. Retrieved 2025-05-04 – via YouTube.
- ^ Blessyn Kure (2020-03-15). TedX Kobi Road - Anywhere Belle Face: Importance of Versatility. Retrieved 2025-05-04 – via YouTube.
- ^ "#wearethesolution #shortyimpact #shortyawards #shortyawardsfinalist… | Blessing 'Blessyn' Kure". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ Blessyn Kure (2022-09-29). Best documentary voiceover performance | Blessyn Kure Voiceover | APVA Award 2022. #shorts. Retrieved 2025-05-04 – via YouTube.
- ^ "2022 Winners – Sovas". Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "SMEDIA 2025".