Amid a well lit stage with dazzling lights and an expectant crowd, powerful vocalist, Moses Obi-Adigwe emerged winner of the 3rd edition of Nigerian Idol reality TV show carting home N7.5million in cash, a brand new Hyundai SUV and a recording deal worth thousands of dollars.
His triumph came after six months of electrifying performances, surprise evictions, tough tasks and thorough training. 22-year-old Moses beat an equally talented Debbie, who won for herself the sum of N1million and a brand new KIA RIO automobile for finishing second behind the eventual winner.
The grand finale witnessed stellar performances but not before a rather delayed opening as the technical crew tried to get their acts together. The host of the show, Illrymz started by introducing the two finalists (Moses and Debbie) followed by an opening performance by Nigerian Idol season 1 winner, Yeka Onka.
Femi Kuti who also doubles as judge was the first high profile performer on the night as he delivered his latest single to the delight of the excited audience who swayed to the beats emanating from the sound system.
Then came solo performances from Debbie and Moses; Debbie performed Tiwa Savage‘s ‘Kele kele love’. Moses performed Bob Marley‘s ‘Redemption song’ and the crowd yearned for an encore after his performance.
Other performances on the night came from Omawumi, who gave a superlative performance of her song ‘Bottom belle’, the immediate past winner of Nigerian Idol season 2, Mercy Chinwo and erstwhile Mo’ Hits member, D’Banj.
Moses, popularly called ‘Teddy Bear’ could not hide his joy when he was presented with his cash prize and his brand new SUV. The last of four kids who just graduated from the University says he would invest most of his winnings in building a successful career for himself while revealing that his best is yet to come.
“I would like to use this opportunity to say thank you to my fans and everyone that voted for me while the show lasted. You guys do not know how much I appreciate your efforts and you are going to hear from me soon. Nigerian’s should expect awesome music from me and this is just the begging of greater things.
“The first thing I am going to do is to pay my tithe and I assure you that a large chunk of the cash prize I won would be ploughed into building a successful career for myself,” he said.
Source: The Nation
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