Open Auditions

Hype My Region (HMR) invites eligible participants from across Ghana and the African Diaspora to register for open auditions as part of its national talent, ideas, and enterprise discovery platform.

Auditions are conducted through a structured, merit-based process and assessed using a documented scoring framework applied consistently across all regions. Evaluation is carried out by independent judges to ensure fairness, transparency, and equal treatment of all participants.

Registration process

To participate in HMR auditions:

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Register & complete the official form

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Select your preferred location & category

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Present yourself at venue ready to audition

Completion of registration allows participation in the audition process but does not guarantee selection or progression.

Who Can Apply

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    Young creatives meeting the announced criteria
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    Open to participants from all regions of Ghana
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    Open to participants from all regions of Ghana

Specific eligibility requirements may vary by season and will be communicated clearly.

What to Expect

Fair Assessment: Independent judges using a scoring framework.

Professional Conduct: A respectful and structured audition environment.

Equal Standards: Consistent assessment applied across all regions.

Privacy & Confidentiality: Confidential handling of all participant information.

Meet the Judges

Policy, Governance & Traditional Leadership

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Nana Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II
President, National House of Chiefs
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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh
Economist & Evangelist
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Nana Otuo Siriboe II
Omanhene of Juaben Traditional Area
Smiling woman with braided hair wearing a vibrant patterned dress and red lipstick.
Mrs. Kosi Yankey-Ayeh
CEO, Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)
Smiling woman with long braided hair wearing a red top and gold earrings against a white background.
Dr. Emma Oliveira
CEO of All-Smiles Dental Clinic & Dental Real Estate Company Ltd
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Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann
Dean, School of Engineering Sciences, UG
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Ernest De-Graft Egyir
Founder & CEO, of The Chief Executives Network Ghana
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Daniel McKorley
MacDan Group of Companies

National Judging & Mentorship Panel 2025/26

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Lady Akosua Dentaa Amoateng MBE
President of GUBA Enterprise
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Emmanuel Cherry
CEO, Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry
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Dr. Gifty Anti
Broadcaster & Gender Advocate
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Nana Kwame Bediako
Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
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Rev. Dr. Joyce Aryee
Executive Director, Salt & Light Ministries; former CEO, Ghana Chamber of Mines
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Bola Ray
CEO EIB Network Group & Empire Entertainment
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Angela Mensah-Poku
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Vodafone Ghana
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Mr. Tonyi Senayah
CEO, Horseman Shoes
(Youth innovation & “Made-in-Ghana” champion)

Audition Registration Fee

A standard audition registration fee of GHS 100 applies. This fee supports:

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    Administrative processing
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    Venue and logistics coordination
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    Program delivery costs

A standard audition registration fee of GHS 100 applies. This fee supports:

Payment of the registration fee does not influence judging, selection or competition outcomes.

DISCLAIMER :

Registration for auditions does not constitute a purchase of any prize, guarantee of advancement, or entitlement to awards. All outcomes are determined through merit-based judging in line with HMR policies.