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| (L-R) One of the judges of the contest, Alhaji Sikiru Agboola of SK Sensation Band, Yoruba movie actor, Olaniyi Afonja, Yoruba movie producer/actor, Odunlade Adekola, Splash FM on air personality, Bayo Faleke and the 30 contestants that qualify for the quarter final at the Goldberg Fuji T'o Bam selection in Ibadan recently |
After rigorous auditions in Ota,
Osogbo, Ibadan and Akure, 30 contestants out of the total of 91 picked at the
various locations for Goldberg Fuji T’o Bam have moved to the quarter final
stage to compete for the Wura 1 of Fuji and the handsome cash reward. Nigeria’s
number one Fuji talent hunt contest would be a stage for the biggest Fuji concert
where top Fuji icons and ace comedian, Saheed Osupa, Sule Malaika and Bolaji
Amusan (Mr.Latin), Sanyeri, Odulade Adekoya will thrill thousands of fans
at the Ota town hall on Friday.
The selection event which was
described by fans and judges as a tight battle, produced WoleAnobi (Angel) Ota,
Akeem Okikiola, Akure, Ejire Performer, Osogbo, Arole Currency, Ibadan and
others. Antenna, first edition winner of the contest and an ambassador of Fuji
t’o Bam and ace Yoruba movie producer and actor OdunladeAdekola, who doubled as
the compere, entertained the massive crowd that came to shower support on the
contestants and enjoy the fun and interaction that Goldberg Lager Beer brought
to the fore.
Adebayo Faleke, Splash FM on air
personality and one of the judges of the show revealed that the Fuji T’o Bam
contest have not only exposed the talents, but has helped the contestants in
every area which include outlook, speech and confidence in being the best at
what they do.
He added that the expectation of the
judges at every stage of the contest is very high and the contestants have not
performed below their capacities. He applauded Goldberg lager beer for the huge
investment in promoting culture, values and beliefs of its consumers, saying
"the Fuji industry will forever remain indebted to the brand for once
again showing to the World that there opportunities in everything in
life."
Another judge, AlhajiSikiru Agboola,
a veteran in the industry, said that, the Goldberg Fuji T’o Bam consumer
engagement platform which “over past editions has created credibility and
fairness for all contestants is the first Fuji music talent hunt in the history
of Fuji music in Nigeria. It gladdens my heart that it is further setting the
bar which every other brand must fight to meet.”
He said, the contest has moved to a
stage where the lucky contestants would enjoy mentoring and career direction
tutors as well as meeting with other notable elders that will help shape their
minds and careers.
It would be recalled that, Mr. KufreEkanem, the
Corporate Affairs Adviser of Nigerian Breweries Plc had explained during
the kickoff of the competition that it will take
place across key cities in South West Nigeria with notable Yoruba actors, like
Sanyeri, KamiluKompo, Mr. Latin and OdunladeAdekola gracing the event from the
quarter final to the grand finale stages.
Ilesha in Osun State
will host the semi-final, while the grand finale which will hold in Ibadan is
expected to be an exciting life changing experience for the finalists and fans.
Mr. Ekanem noted that
Fuji music enjoys huge followership, especially in the south Western part of
Nigeria, which has led the brand to create the platform “to connect and engage
target consumers.” The music genre, he pointed out, thus provides a
credible platform for the brand to get closer to them and share their interest
and culture.
Fuji T’o Bam is an indigenous
music activation platform of Goldberg
which has in the last two editions led to the discovery of budding Fuji talents
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