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Oyinkepreye Toun (a.k.a Preye - above)
A make-up artist hooked not just on her brushes, but also on her love for RnB and Soul music, Toun is a 24-year old singer with vocal codes that belt out ranges totally out of this world. She sees Nigerian Idol as the platform to help her rub shoulders with her mentors. See the rest after the cut...
Ogunmoyero Modoluwamu (a.k.a
Dolu)
A
lover of good and deep music, Dolu loves to rub minds with and learn from
intelligent people. Does this Ogun state indigene have what it takes to shine
bright like a diamond in the music sphere?
Victor Ekeoma (a.k.a Prime)
This
23-year-old Abia State native has got confidence and soulful vocals to back it
up. The Nigerian Idol platform will set a stage for him to reach the world with
good and inspirational music.
Esther Aritheshoma Monday (a.k.a.
Sther)
23-year
old Esther, a graduate of Theatre Arts from the Niger Delta University, started
her singing career at the age of five. Her passion for dancing, singing and
acting inspired her to enter the Nigerian Idol competition. Will her theatrics
and vocal dynamics attract the Nigerian Idol crown to her?
Godson Goodluck (a.k.a. Classiq
Tunez)
The
25-year-old one-time naval officer and a gifted pianist, Godson sees himself as
a unique individual blessed with a rare tone. He believes his musical
experience and background will path ways for him in the competition.
Omodele Diana Fatoki (a.k.a.
Modele)
A
native of Ogun State, 27-year old Omodele discovered her singing talent, when
she was 13. Omodele loves Rhythm and Blues and believes she has untapped
talents to showcase during the competition. Can her experience and astonishing
vocal range earn her the golden crown?
Ada Brenda Adigwe (a.k.a. Brenda)
A
lover of Pop, Afrobeat, Jazz and Soul music, Brenda is a resilient and experienced
singer who believes Nigerian Idol is the gateway for her dream to be achieved.
Imuetiyan Ese-Amadasun (a.k.a.
Nex2)
The
23-year old contestant loves to sing and watch movies. His resilient attitude
makes him believe that, he can win Nigerian Idol season 5.
Paul Manuwa (a.k.a. P.Scholes)
A
singer, song writer and guitarist, Paul is a 400L undergraduate of the
University of Benin, currently studying Economics and Statistics. His style of
music is acoustic Pop, alternative Rock as well as Rhythm and Blues. Bruno
Mars, Ed Sheeran and Timi Dakolo are his inspiration in the music industry.
Janet Ebiwari Ayoka (a.k.a. Ayoka)
A native of
Ondo State, 25-year old Janet started singing when she was 10. Though, she lost
her number one fan- her mother- five years later at the age of 15, Janet said
her mother would be happy, knowing she never lost her beautiful gift of
singing. Will she make her mother smile in her grave?
Margaret Uloma Okemiri (a.k.a. Uloma)
Margaret is a
24- year old undergraduate of the University of Port Harcourt, studying
Linguistics and Communication Studies. From Abia State, she loves singing,
designing clothes and travelling. Margaret started singing at her Church Choir
and she loves singing Soul and Rhythm and Blues.
Kunle Ogunrombi (a.k.a. K-Peace)
Kunle’s skill of infusing Fuji into his
performance is second to non. The gifted singer, who is married with a child,
began his musical career at 15. He loves challenges and believes Nigerian Idol
will showcase his hidden potentials.
The first Gala show which aired over the weekend
showcased the contestants performing songs by Nigerian legends, such as Mike
Okri the Omoge crooner, late Christy Essien- Igbokwe, the Lady of Songs,
Evangelist Ebenezer Obey and Highlife veteran, Sir Victor Olaiya to impress the
judging trio of Dede Mabiaku, Yinka Davies and Darey Art-Alade and secure spots
in the next stage of the competition.
To vote, viewers should dial the number of their
favorite contestant on an Etisalat line or send the contestant’s number to
33680 via SMS. Voting began midnight Sunday, April 26 and ends Wednesday, April
29, 2015.
The winner of this year’s competition will be crowned
in June and will be awarded with the sum of N7.5 million cash, a brand new car
and a recording deal with Universal Music Company worth N7.5 million, amongst
other prizes.
The show continues to air on local TV stations and
cable networks like STV, NTA, Superscreen TV, Rave TV, Smash TV, Ooduaa TV, V
Channel TV, Real Star TV, Cool TV, Wazobia TV and Wap TV.
Want to watch a recap of the last performance online?
Simply log on to the Etisalat-Sponsored Nigerian Idol website at
www.nigerianidol.com now for all the juicy updates.
All we can say as we keep watching the show is ‘May the best contestant
win!’
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