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  • Purp emerges winner of Nigerian Idol Season 10

    Purp emerges winner of Nigerian Idol Season 10

    Purp, whose real name is Anu Agosta, from Lagos, has won the tenth season of Nigeria Idols after weeks of thrilling performances, intense eliminations, and jaw-dropping vocals.

    TheNewsGuru reports that 25-year-old garnered the title after going head-to-head with fellow finalist Raymu in a final showdown that tested vocal strength, stage presence and emotional connection with the audience.

    Purp, who started singing in her mother’s church choir and later studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), has been a sensation for the duration of this season of Nigeria Idols.

    The singer earned the highest number of public votes to clinch the coveted prize of N30 million.

    Media personality IK Osakioduwa, hosted this this year’s finale which judging panel, included Omawumi, Ric Hassani and Iyanya who was joined by guest judge 9ice.

    The judges praised Purp and Raymu, who made the first runner-up position for their resilience, artistry and growth throughout the competition.

    Lawrence and Mikki, also made it to the top, but bowed out in an emotional double elimination, clearing the path for this powerful showdown.

    Speaking after the win, an emotional Purp said, “This moment feels surreal. I’m so grateful to everyone who voted, supported, and believed in me. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to share more music with the world.”

  • I won N7.5million, but walked through Lagos without food- Ex-winner K-Peace opens up on how Nigerian Idol deceived him

    I won N7.5million, but walked through Lagos without food- Ex-winner K-Peace opens up on how Nigerian Idol deceived him

     Nigerian singer, Kunle Ogunrombi better known as K-Peace, has made shocking allegations against the organisers of the Nigerian Idol.

    K-Peace, in a recent interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, disclosed that the organizers of the show deceived him after presenting him with a cheque of N7.5 million and a car gift but failed to “immediately” fulfill their promises.

    The singer, who expressed his disappointment and frustration  noted that the organisers’ actions were “deceptive”leaving him to struggle to survive.

    He said, “I came out Nigerian Idol platform with zero naira in my account.

    “…We would go for interviews with empty belle as a Nigerian Idol winner. We would walk through Lagos without food.

    “It was announced that I won N7.5million. I asked when they were going to give me the money and the car. They were pushing it forward that the car was being branded.

    “What you announced on national television is that I won N7.5 million with a car. And I am supposed to have a two-week trip to Dubai.

    “I was going through hell. Plenty talks dey.”

    The singer however did not reveal if he was eventually paid the winner’s prize.

  • Victory Gbakara reacts after winning Nigerian Idol Season 8

    Victory Gbakara reacts after winning Nigerian Idol Season 8

    Victory Gbakara, winner of the Nigerian Idol Season 8, said on Sunday that going forward after the show, he would continue to make music.

    Gbakara said this in an interview on the sidelines of the grand finale ceremony in Lagos, adding that for him, it felt great to be the winner of the musical competition.

    “I feel great; I feel very good being the winner of this competition. I will be going for a thanksgiving in the church and after this am going to be making music.

    “To my fans, I want to say thank you, this is possible because of you and am grateful for giving me the opportunity to make this and for believing in my dreams and making my dreams possible.

    “To MultiChoice, I say a profound thank you; I am humbled and grateful. I pray that we have more deals coming in to work together.

    “I can’t just wait to be part of the MultiChoice family deeper and deeper as time goes on,” he said.

    He advised everyone aspiring to achieve remarkable success to pray always concerning their dream, believe that the dream would be a reality, and work hard for it to come to pass.

    Gbakara was announced winner of the show after eight highly competitive weeks which commenced on DStv and GOtv on April 23.

    The 25-year-old lawyer has walked away with N‎35m cash, a brand new SUV, one Bigi Refrigerator, and a year’s contract for the supply of Bigi soft drinks.

    He also went home with an all-expenses-paid trip courtesy of Tecno, a music record deal by a reputable label that will include a video shoot, one year supply of WAW detergent, and a fully installed DStv Explora with one year of Premium subscription.

    Speaking on the grand finale, the Head of Content and West Africa Channels, Multichoice, Dr Busola Tejumola said:

    “At Multichoice, we are very intentional about what our content can do for our audience and the community at large.

    “Beyond its entertainment value, Nigerian Idol is a catalyst for economic growth toward enriching lives and we are happy to be a part of Victory Gbakara’s journey.”

    Nigerian Idol Season 8 was sponsored by Bigi Drinks and Tecno Mobile.

  • BREAKING: Victory Gbakara wins Nigerian Idol Season 8

    BREAKING: Victory Gbakara wins Nigerian Idol Season 8

    Victory Gbakara, one of the contestants for the Nigerian Idol, season 8 edition, has emerged winner of the show, walking away with N100m grand prize.

    This was announced by Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa, popularly known as IK, the host of the show, during the grand finale held in Lagos on Sunday.

    Gbakara, 25, is walking away with N35m cash prize with a brand new SUV, one year supply of Bigi drinks, a week gat-away holiday to Cape Town, one year supply of WAW detergent and other prizes.

    Performances on the live show were judged by the viewers who hold the power to retain and evict contestants through their votes.

    After five weeks of audition and theatre week performances, 10 contestants were adjudged best performers by the trio of Obi Asika, D’banj and Simi.

    The season 8 Top 10 contestants were: Savvy Henry; Constance; Goodness; Abraham; Quest; Precious Mac, Victory; Reigny; Ose Daniel, and Chisom.

    And just a week to the end of the show, Precious Mac and Victory Gbakara emerged top 10 contestants.

    Victory Gbakara is a Nigerian lawyer, singer and song writer who hails from Delta state.

    He started singing at the tender age of nine and was part of a choir group, where he honed his singing skills.

  • Simi, Fave, others to perform at Nigerian Idol final

    Simi, Fave, others to perform at Nigerian Idol final

    As the Season eight edition of the Nigerian Idol comes to a wrap on Sunday, four Nigerian artistes; Simi, Fave, Johnny Drille and season seven winner, Progress, have been scheduled to perform.

    Info Digital Africa, a media consultant to MultiChoice Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos.

    The grand finale will be aired on Africa Magic Family, Urban, and Showcase at 7.00 p.m WAT.

    “Sunday’s live show will feature performances from some of Nigeria’s finest artistes, including Simi, Fave, Johnny Drille, and Progress.

    “These stars have lit up the charts with several smash hits, and they will be expected to set the stage on fire as Nigerian Idol Season 8 wraps up in style.

    “After seven weeks of electrifying live performances and nonstop excitement, the season’s grand finale will take place on Sunday, July 16, 2023, from 7 pm.

    “Precious Mac and Victory Gbakara are the last two contestants standing, and both have impressed during the course of the season, but only one of them can be crowned the winner.

    “The online polls have closed, and by the end of Sunday night, the viewing public will find out who goes home with the grand prize, which adds up to ₦100 million,” the statement read.

    It further said the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 8 would walk away with N100m worth of prizes which would include N30m cash prize and other gifts.

    The statement also said that viewers could watch the show through the DStv app on multiple devices at no additional cost.

    (NAN)

  • Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo set to wed Lagos Pastor [Photos]

    Winner of the Nigerian Idol Season 2 and gospel music star, Mercy Chinwo, is excited as she gets engaged to Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa of Waterbrook church where singer, Banky W also pastors in.

     

    The 2012  Nigerian Idol Season 2 winner  shared photos on her Instagram page moments ago.

     

    The seductive 31-year-old singer, Chinwo wrote “I am blessed to be blessed with the blessed official. The thoughts of doing the next phase and the rest phase of my life with you makes the blessing more real… I love you Sweet”

     

    Also announcing the good news, the groom-to-be, Pastor blessed wrote “I’M THE MAN THE LORD SHOWED MERCY! Mercy Chinwo, thanks for saying YES!

     

    I LOVE YOU DEARLY!

     

    Ecclesiastical 9:9

     

    Live happily with the woman you love through all the meaningless days of life that God has given you under the sun. The wife God gives you is your REWARD for all your earthly toil.”

    See their pre-wedding photos below:

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    Congratulatory messages are already pouring in from Celebrity members of the Waterbrook church such as Adesua Etomi, Jemima Osunde and others.

     

    Lami Phillips wrote “Are you actually kidding me! This makes my heart so glad! What an amazing pairing!!!! First time I heard you sing live was at @mywaterbrook ! God is such a fab matchmaker! Congratulations

    Lala Akindoji wrote “I’m screeeaaaammmiiiiiiiinnggggggggggggg with jooyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. So good!!!!! Congrats guyssss”.

     

    Chinwo was born on September 5, 1991, in Portharcourt, Rivers State. She lost her father at a very young age.

     

    Chinwo released her first single, “Testimony”, in 2015, and “Igwe” a year later. In 2017, Mercy Chinwo is a Gospel music Minister.

    A year after winning Nigerian Idol, she landed her first film role in Yvonne Nelson‘s film, House of Gold where she acted as Lucia, starring alongside Yvonne Nelson, Majid Michel and Omawumi among others. The film House of Gold won Best Picture at the Ghana Movie Awards and Best Ghanaian Movie at the 2013 City People.

  • Nigerian Idol: Okowa congratulates winner, promises to do more for youths

    Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 7, Progress Chukwuyem, describing him as a true son and proud ambassador of the state.

    Chukwuyem emerged the winner of the Reality TV show after defeating fellow finalist, Zadok on Sunday.

    Okowa said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Tuesday in Asaba, that the 21-year old songwriter, performer and music minister, was impeccable throughout the competition.

    He lauded the organisers of the show and the panel of judges for the perfect organisation, leading to the emergence of Chukwuyem.

    The winner of the competition, Chukwuyem, hails from Ekwueze-Abavo, Ika South Local Government Area of the state.

    The governor noted that the people of Delta were known for great exploits in reality shows, having won on several occasions on different platforms, adding that the state was gifted with abundant talents.

    Okowa said that his administration had continued to support youths with talents to realise their potential, stressing that news like Chukwuyem’s would continue to inspire him to do more for them.

    “As a state, we are very delighted that our son, Progress Chukwuyem, won the #NigerianIdol Season 7 competition.

    “He has portrayed the Delta character of true patriotism and worthy ambassador of the state, especially with the re-orientation of our youths, through our various schemes and programmes, which have been acknowledged as highly meaningful and successful.

    “As a government, we will continue to support talents in sports, creative entertainment and even in business and we are glad that Chukwuyem has added to our pride.

    “On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I thank Deltans and indeed, all Nigerians that supported our son Chukwuyem, to clinch the prize money, as the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 7.

    “Indeed, beyond the prize, Chukwuyem reached greatness with his God-given talent and distinguished himself as a role model and we are very happy to have him bring honour to our state,” Okowa said.

    Newsmen reports that the show started with 12 top contestants who emerged from the preliminary stage.

    It was premiered on Feb. 6, with the weekly shows covering the auditions that led to the theatre week, before the commencement of the live shows in March.

  • Progress defeats Zadok, emerges winner of Nigeria Idol season 7

    Progress defeats Zadok, emerges winner of Nigeria Idol season 7

    The season seven of Nigerian Idol has come to an end with contestant Progress coming out tops.

    Progress was announced winner of the tv music show on Sunday night after a keenly contested competition among Nigeria’s finest vocalists.

    Zadok and Progress were the two contestants in the finale of the show .

    The show started with top 12 contestants who emerged from the preliminary stage.

    Banty was last week eliminated from the show, leaving Zadok and Progress to battle for the grand prize.

    As the winner, he will walk away with 30 million naira, a brand new SUV, a recording deal and other exciting prices.

     

  • I missed being unmarried – Dbanj

    I missed being unmarried – Dbanj

    Kokomaster crooner, Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as Dbanj has revealed he sometimes hopes he is still unmarried.

    Dbanj disclosed this after he was unveiled as a judge for popular singing reality show, Nigerian Idol.

    According to D’Banj, he decided to get married when he did because he had gotten to a point where he needed stability in his life.

    He however noted that although he is happy being married, he sometimes misses being a bachelor.

    “It is very important for me when I say that I am so happy I got married for the right reason. There are reasons people do certain things and if one does it for the wrong reason, it would affect one.

    “I got to a stage in my life when I needed to grow an empire and in order for one to do that, one has to be stable and have a best friend as a partner. One also has to be true to oneself.

    “I pray to God a lot and the Bible says, ‘He who finds a wife, finds a good thing’. I got married to my best friend, who knows and understands everything about me. Because of that, we could grow together. Yes, once in a while, one misses those days (of being a bachelor).

    “But, I am happy because that is the difference between Dapo Oyebanjo and Dbanj, the Koko Master. Whenever I get on stage anywhere, I become the Koko Master.

    “It (marriage) has not reduced the amount of kokolets (ladies) that flock around me and rush to the stage. However, one has to be committed to one person and that is what life is.”

    D’Banj, who has never been a judge on a music reality show, also explained why he accepted to be a judge on Nigerian Idol.

    “This is the first time I would be a judge (on a music reality show). I have done several things through the years but this is the first time I would be doing something like this.

    “I accepted the offer because first, I am a Nigerian. Secondly, I think there is no better time than now because of the growth of the industry.

    “The growth of the industry is such that it is important for us to embrace what God has given us. This is a journey we have been on for over a decade and we have been accepted globally. That is why it is important to ‘grow’ what is on the ground,” he said.

  • Kingdom Kroseide crowned 2021 Nigerian Idol

    Kingdom Kroseide crowned 2021 Nigerian Idol

    Kingdom Kroseide has been crowned the winner of the Nigerian Idol season 6.

    Last week, the singer qualified for the finale alongside Francis Atela, following the eviction of Akunna Okechukwu.

    Courtesy of his win, Kingdom, a computer science student at the Federal University, Otuoke, earned a recording deal, music video shoot for three songs, and over N50 million worth of prizes, which include a N30 million cash prize and a brand new SUV.

    Expressing his joy on his win, Kingdom said: “My grandma used to say one day you’ll be very great. And then she died. And I almost gave up. But I want to thank the judges for believing in me and my fellow contestants for pushing me.”

    John Ugbe, CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria, said there are many talents in Nigeria, and Kingdom’s victory is a testament to that.

    “We are proud of what Kingdom has achieved on the show. His emergence as the winner is a testament of how much great talent abounds in Nigeria,” Ugbe said.

    “For us at MultiChoice, we are committed to helping talent like Kingdom, as well as other contestants that participated, reach their potential and also launch them to a much bigger audience.”