Chima, a Nigerian vocalist, has been crowned the champion of the ninth season of Nigerian Idol.
The announcement of his victory took place during the finale of the show on Sunday.
Naija News understands that three participants, Chima, Lammy, and Chioma, advanced to the last round of the Nigerian Idol season 9 and performed their songs on Sunday to demonstrate their eligibility for the prestigious award.
Nigerian Idol, the local rendition of the globally renowned Idol series, concluded its latest season on Sunday (today), with Chima smiling home with the grand prize.
In their previous performances, every participant gave it their all, aiming to persuade both the panel of judges and the audience that they were the rightful winners of the highly sought-after award.
During the event, Chioma captivated the audience with her performance of Jodie’s Kuchi Kuchi and Jennifer Hudson’s One Night Only, while Chima’s emotional rendition of Dare Art Alade’s Not the Girl and As by Stevie Wonder impressed the judges. Lammy’s moving performance of African Queen by 2baba (formerly 2face) and Alexander Burke’s Hallelujah received praise from the attendees as well.
Naija News recalls that the previous edition of the Nigerian Idol was won by Victory Gbakara.
Nigerian Idol has been a popular platform in the country since its debut in 2010, marking the country’s 50th anniversary.
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