{"id":2836,"date":"2026-05-25T18:05:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=2836"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:32:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:32:32","slug":"tecno-launches-global-shotoncamon-challenge-giving-kenyans-chance-to-win-1million-and-trip-to-philipines-through-mobile-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=2836","title":{"rendered":"TECNO Launches Global ShotOnCAMON Challenge Giving Kenyans Chance to win 1Million and trip to Philipines through Mobile Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>By Jeff Kizzilah\/Digital Editor <\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260525_204721.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2837\" src=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260525_204721-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260525_204721-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260525_204721.jpg 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, has partnered with global travel authority Lonely Planet to launch the Shot on CAMON 2026 contest under the theme \u201cSeeing is Believing.\u201d The campaign invites Kenyans to capture and share authentic moments of everyday life through the lens of their TECNO CAMON smartphones.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>From the vibrant streets of Nairobi and colorful matatu culture, to breathtaking village sunsets, the white sands of Diani, and the everyday hustle and spirit found in the markets of Kisumu and Eldoret, TECNO is inviting Kenyans to tell their stories through photography. Every photo is more than just an image, it is a memory, a culture, a dream, and a reflection of who we are.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine capturing a simple moment on your TECNO CAMON phone and having it open doors you never imagined possible. One photo could win you up to KES 1 million, take you on an all-expenses-paid trip to the Philippines, or place your creativity on a global stage. What may feel like an ordinary moment to you could inspire the world.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260525_204735.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2838\" src=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260525_204735-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260525_204735-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260525_204735-700x378.jpg 700w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260525_204735.jpg 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Running from May through October 11th, the competition is open to everyone from professional photographers and content creators to everyday smartphone users who simply love documenting life as it happens. Last year, Kenyan creator, Patrick Biwot, aka StarChase, emerged among the winners alongside other talented creators across different categories, proving that Kenyan stories and talent can compete and shine globally.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, TECNO believes the next big winner could be anyone. The student capturing campus life, the mother documenting family moments, the boda boda rider catching a beautiful sunset after a long day, or the young creator turning everyday experiences into art. Shot on CAMON 2026 is more than just a photography contest; it is an opportunity for Kenyans to be seen, celebrated, and rewarded for the beauty they capture every day<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Massive Prizes to be Won<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Grand\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prize (1 Winner)<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>Over\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0KES 1 Million<\/strong>\u00a0cash + all expenses paid luxury trip to the Philippines<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Gold\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prize (5 Winners)<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>KES\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0390,000<\/strong>\u00a0cash + trip to the Philippines<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Silver\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prize (5 Winners)<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>KES\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0260,000<\/strong>\u00a0cash<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bronze\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prize (5 Winners)<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>KES\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0130,000<\/strong>\u00a0cash<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>TECNO\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Friend Prize (10 Winners)<\/strong>: Brand\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0new\u00a0<strong>TECNO CAMON 50 Series<\/strong>\u00a0phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many of us, this kind of money can pay school fees, fund your content creation dreams,clear debts, start a small business, or support the family.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How to Join\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0amazing photos with your\u00a0<strong>TECNO CAMON<\/strong>\u00a0(make sure the camera\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0watermark is on).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post on\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Instagram and use hashtags:\u00a0<strong>#ShotOnCAMON2026<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>#TECNOCAMON50Series<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the high-quality photo to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:shotoncamon@tecnomobile.com\"><strong>shotoncamon@tecnomobile.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0upload it directly through the ShotOnCAMON Gallery on the official TECNO\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the email subject write: \u201cKenya + @YourInstagramUsername + ShotOnCAMON\u201d Attach the photo + screenshot of the photo details.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u00a0The 5 Submission Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can enter your photos into any of these five categories, depending on your style:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Faces \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Unfiltered:<\/strong>\u00a0Authentic portraits capturing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0real skin tones, raw emotions, and true individuality.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Night \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Unveiled:<\/strong>\u00a0Capturing the beauty, lights,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0and mystery of Kenya after dark\u2014from neon city streets to late-night\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0vibes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Culture\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00b7 Unscripted:<\/strong>\u00a0Real,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0unplanned moments showing local traditions, Kenyan street food, festivals,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0or local crafts.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Snapshot\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00b7 Unspotted (Telephoto Special):<\/strong>\u00a0Using\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0your zoom lens to capture distant, beautiful details that people easily\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0overlook.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>AI \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Unimagined (AI Gallery Special):<\/strong>\u00a0Take a\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0real photo with your TECNO phone, transform it using TECNO\u2019s AI Gallery\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0features, and submit\u00a0<em>both<\/em>\u00a0the original and AI-styled image.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u00a0This is a\u00a0global contest, but Kenyan talent is strong contender. TECNO wants to celebrate real life and the theme\u00a0<em>&#8220;Seeing is Believing&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0is a call to honor real human experiences, diverse skin tones, and genuine fleeting<\/strong> emotions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep the competition fair and highly professional, expert photographers from Lonely Planet will join TECNO&#8217;s imaging team on the judging panel to select the ultimate winners. Winning photographs will also be published in TECNO&#8217;s annual global photo book and showcased in international media exhibitions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>TECNO CAMON users<\/strong>, this one is for you! Don\u2019t let those beautiful photos just sit in your gallery. Pick up your phone, go out there and shoot. This could be your big break!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jeff Kizzilah\/Digital Editor TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, has partnered with global travel authority Lonely Planet to launch the Shot on CAMON 2026&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3006,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,34,39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-corporate-news","category-economy-and-investment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2836"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2836\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3007,"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2836\/revisions\/3007"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}