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Sunday 14 April 2013

Nigerian Idol 3 finale; Femi Kuti, D'Banj, Omawumi, all hail Moses

Moses Obi-Adigwe has become the first male contestant to emerge winner of the third season of Nigeria's most-viewed TV reality show, the Nigerian Idol! The 22-year-old could not contain his joy as he stuttered over and over again, "This is a new beginning in my career and life... you don't understand!"
 
Like in previous seasons, Etisalat Nigeria delivered, as promised, a brand new SUV and a 7.5-million-naira cheque to the new Idol, who will also get a recording contract worth another N7.5 million. First Runner-up, Debbie Rise drove home in a brand new Kia Picanto, also courtesy Etisalat Nigeria.


All the excitement was witnessed on TV by millions of Nigerians home and abroad. But you can be assured that the atmosphere in the Dream Studios, where the grand finale took place, was full of contagious squeals. Fever pitch escalated when D'banj, Omawumi and Kaffy performed. Former Idol, Yeka Onka was also on stage to perform one of her captivating songs.

The star performance of the night was that of multiple Grammy Award nominee and Afrobeat singer, Femi Kuti, who doubled as one of the judges on the show.

Kuti and the other judges, Yinka Davies and Jeffrey Daniels were full of praise for both Moses and Debbie Rise. Friends and families of the finalists also showed up to celebrate with their own. Moses' sister, Rhoda, leapt on stage when the announcement was made while his brother, Prince, grinned proudly. Debbie Rise's parents proudly supported their daughter as she stepped off the Nigerian Idol 3 stage and friends swarmed around her.

The Top 12 contestants were not left out of the glamour and celebration, as they gave a group performance. Efezino, Jay Feel, Abasi Akang, Safeeyat and the others also stepped up on stage to embrace Moses, who dissolved in their arms and cried happily.
This season, the Nigerian Idol website enjoyed over 30 million hits, while on Facebook, over 96,000 friends were added. Ahead of season 4, we now wait to see if Moses will continue to make Nigeria and Africa proud, just like Mercy and Yeka who recently performed at the O2 Arena in London, courtesy of Etisalat.



139 comments:

James said...

Sure looks older than 22.

Anonymous said...

Oww I am happy for you guys

Anonymous said...

Omg!!! We voted for a new Gay celebrity. Dude welcome to the world of celebrity slander. Worst of it you are a feminine gay guy. Hohoho!!! All eyes on u! Linda abeg post my coment or I go collapse for u. Kisses

Duke Emeka said...

Awww congrats to them and thanks to the organisers but please!!!! Work on your backups, they suck.

Anonymous said...

I knew it, my vote counted

Anonymous said...

Hmmmmm...

SUNSHINE said...

Awww. That big and cute guy.
Saw him during a live recording session.
Glad he won though.

attaoheed said...

its all about hard working lets just showcase our talent today, tomorrow may be too late.

Anonymous said...

Has it been concluded already? i thought perhaps this evening, our local tv stations would air it?

Unknown said...

awww!congrats dear. though hayfeel was might fav....

Abigail said...

Wow... Congrats 2 Moses, the teddy bear. Go out there n make us proud! Buh wait O, is dz Moses guy really 22yrs of age??? Pheww!

↭PRINCE JOBLESS↭ said...

Happy for the brother! But the prize money is freakishly too small! I thought it would be £800,000! Greedy people!

Anonymous said...

Yay! First to comment. Come kiss ma ass libers

Anonymous said...

I dont know what's happening with ''Nigerian Idol 3 finale''

The news is: I was at the Emirates Stadium yesterday, my team Arsenal defeated Norwich by 3:1. They almost gave me hypertension, after going down 1 nil, all 3 goals were scored in the last 7 minutes.

That is the news in brief. Lol!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy for him, ve always known he will win after watching him last week. Congrats to Moses.

Anonymous said...

Congrats moses... Ist 2 comment hehhehehehehe

Anonymous said...

Congrats moses.... Share the money my way

Anonymous said...

CFites also made it happen! This is CFI!!!! Congrats Moses.

BLOGLORD (MVBM) said...

yea so happy for him. he was the best amongst the finalists

NeRo said...

Dbanj is a beautiful man,the beards suits him OK,linda remember dbanj is single,don't slack o."Lol

Anonymous said...

Greatest uniben studentsssss!!!!! Great!!!!!

Anonymous said...

im DBANJ

Anonymous said...

And my teddy bear take de cash home wow!.. Congrat swt boi!.. In another news!.. Happy mothers sunday to de world best mum.. Lady P. Anolue... U rock my world!..

Anonymous said...

*sad* its Debie i wnt..

Anonymous said...

Moses is too talented he deserves it

Unknown said...

They all can't sing.If was one of the judges, that show wld have finished without a winner, trust me.
Meanwhile, what's wrong with Yinka Davis? Is she always high on cheap crack or sth? Always shouting like a mad woman.No matter how low I turn the volume of my TV, I will still hear her voice.Someone needs to throw some ice at her.

Anonymous said...

Am happy for him,I also knw he will win.

Anonymous said...

Thank God moses milove

Anonymous said...

Nice one dear,keep it up

Yomslaw said...

Nonsense! *I miss Abassy Akang*

Anonymous said...

d'banger eja nla

Unknown said...

congrats man! he was my favourite!

Anonymous said...

Linda he is nt d 1st male to win oooo...timi ws d 1st-badoo-

Anonymous said...

From d onset moses has bn tipped to be the winner dis year by femi and d others, so I expected nothing less than this. I pray moses wil make us proud. Bringing D bang made my day sha. Lindiway u dey try o, u dey make amebo look like sweet job.

chubbytj said...

Wooooooooooooooooo, I'm so happy 4 him! D guy's just a born singer. Would have been disappointed if he didn't win evn dou I luv debbie rise too!

Ajetun Blog said...

second to comment

http://ajetun.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Congrats moses!!!!!

Capris said...

Congrats to him...make sure u use d dooooooe wela..Cheers!

Anonymous said...

Congrat to him ooooooo.is nt easy ,but pls Moses loss some weight.thank me later.

Anonymous said...

Congrat to moses!!! Am so happy for you and as for you linda if you like make u no post my comment.

Anonymous said...

Hmmm! Another winner, we haven't seen last year's winner "Mercy's music yet, even her Toyotal Rav4 jeep up to date"(i see her all the time), same thing wit MTN Project fame where is monica today and now we have Ayo. And here there's another winner. They should stop using innocent people to make money pls...

Unknown said...

Go moses!thumbs up!

Miami said...

Linda, I was there @ the live shoot. It was ok and well-deserved. Though, the organisers should step up the location. I wasn't so pleased with the venue and that affected the crowd that was present there. There wasn't adquate security, no proper parking space (imagine u have to park ur car somewhere and enter a bus that brings u to the venue), they also started veeery late (compared to the scheduled time), there was refuse dump around the fence where the show was hosted. In all, the show was ok. But, the stress that came with watching the show can make one leave before it starts. What happend to getting a location that would favour ppl coming from the island and people on the mainland, as well? Yea, d hall was hot. We had to be cautioned not to 'hand-fan' ourselves, so viewers won't see. U may not post this, but I think they should know and step up the next location.

Ajetun Blog said...

Team D'banj..Team Ajetun Blog

http://ajetun.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Congrats to moses, first to comment you are very right.

doyin said...

Judges favourte.#ojoro tins

Anonymous said...

Linda wats up wit u? Post my comment... I'm waiting or u'll get me angry

Anonymous said...

Congrats Moses

Anonymous said...

Congratulation dude, am happy 4 u oooo, bt de question is dis, is he truly 22yrs old, Can any one answer dis?

Anonymous said...

Congrat to my dear senior(senior Ebun) u ave really made us proud u are going to get to a higher ground we are proud of u great FGGC kabba

Anonymous said...

Tim is the first

bridget said...

Wow am so glad Moses won.I wish him all the best in life

chizzie said...

The guy is gud joor! Congrats to him

Anonymous said...

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! Moses m xo proud of u,can't hold ma joy,kisses boo. Sassy

Jim said...

"For we are a shining light, to the nations. A shining light to the people of the earth. Till the whole world sees, the glory of the Lord. Lord your true light shines through us" CFI, we keep representing! Well done!

ranty said...

Congratulations y'all

Unknown said...

Wow congratulation moses, he really deserves it. What an amazing voice.

chynwe said...

Thumbs Up 2moses He deserve to win...

♚KVNG ZINNY♚ said...

Chubby n cute I like! Btw congratz

Anonymous said...

Awwwww I'm so so excited I was scared for a minute that debbie rise will win that's what gingered my mum and I to vote as many times as possible.I haven't even watched it on tv yet I'm so happy thank God that girl didn't win I dunno how she even got to top2 when abasiakan was there.says camilla.

princess said...

Soooo Happy FO̶̷̩̥̊͡Я Him.

Anonymous said...

Congrats moses u deserve it

Anonymous said...

I'm happy for u moses oh

Anonymous said...

Yes!!! I know he will win and he has. Good luck to u man. Am happy 4 u.

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy for u moses u made benin city proud

Anonymous said...

A new star is born,Well deserved.

Anonymous said...

I'm happy for u moses oh

Anonymous said...

Congrats 2 u.. U deserve it

Anonymous said...

Happy for him.but is dis boy 22?*just asking*

Anonymous said...

I know he will win, the guy is good! Congrats moses.

Rosey O. said...

Wow...he deserved it...*wide grin*

Anonymous said...

wow...he deserved it.....COngrats, Moses!...*wide grin*

Anonymous said...

Congrats Moses....hapi 4 ya

Anonymous said...

Congrats

Anonymous said...

A new star is born. Very well deserved.

Anonymous said...

Congrats moses

Anonymous said...

OMG!!!! Moses d best amongst all...
Hapi for u....

#honeydrop

Anonymous said...

Congrats dude....U̶̲̥̅̊ dserve it

Nazy Brown said...

Thank God 4 him

Anonymous said...

Yaaaay!!! I've always known he will make it. I'm so happy 4 him. Moses d teddy bear. I js finished watching it.

Anonymous said...

Pls wat time are goin to show it 2day?

Anonymous said...

Pls can we get d video of d finale on LIB pls???

Anonymous said...

I wd hv stopped watchn any of ds talent shows if he hadn't won,he's reaaaally good.pls can we get d video of d finale on LIB, plssss?

Anonymous said...

U deserve to be the nigeria idol. I love your performance in this season3 of nigeria idol. Love ya

Anonymous said...

Pls can we get d video of d finale on LIB pls???

Anonymous said...

Congrats to him!

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Anonymous said...

He tried! Buh last season was better off,d year's wasn't tough n d contestants are nt tite,compared 2 last yrs own.

unique baby said...

Congrats 2 him.

unique baby said...

Congratulations 2 Moses,happy 4 him.

unique baby said...

Congrats.

Anonymous said...

Congrats Moses.All the way from CFI Uniben!Thumbs up!(Y)

jesus dota said...

Congrat moses.

Anonymous said...

I miss Abasi Akan so much,all d same congrats Moses n Debbie

Anonymous said...

It was mercy chinwo that per4md @ d grand finale n nt yeka onka.
By d way,a big congrats 2 moses.i'm so hapi 4 him.

Anonymous said...

I said it
*B-one*

Anonymous said...

So happy 4 u moses......a star indeed!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations moses

Anonymous said...

wow!congrats moses teddy bear!i wtchd moses performance and it was awesome!u deserve d crown o.wl a new star is born,i just pray d star shines 4ever o!nigeria idol is tempting me to go 4 an audition o. Lol!

Anonymous said...

oooo crap, its not on till 2nite in the uk. mehnnn its ruined

Anonymous said...

Very well deserved win!Would have been shocked if he had not won...

chidosky said...

Am sooooo hapi 4 Moses cuz i know he'll win. Congrats dude!

Anonymous said...

Kudos 2 him. Hope his now success opens BIGGER doors 4 him.

On d other hand, I must confess...I love dat Dbanj's jacket oh! Feel like snatching am from his body.lol!

Anonymous said...

congrats 2 him!!! AbasiAkan was my own winner.

Anonymous said...

STAGE!!!

Anonymous said...

/Na wah for Etisalat oo,d diff in d money price of Naija Idols last 2 standing is too wide...Debbie Rise is as good as Moses now

Chioma said...

Congrats again My teddy bear

Anonymous said...

What?

Anonymous said...

I suspect dbanj's profuse sweating...#harddrugtinz..watch it broda! Reminds me of Whitney...

missy said...

I totally luurrv dis dude!I'm so happy he won!

Unknown said...

Good 4 him

Unknown said...

Good 4 him

Anonymous said...

am so happy for him nt easy though

Anonymous said...

I am so happy to see My favorite idol Mercy. I've missed you girl. and congratulations Moses u r a star.

Anonymous said...

Moses, u need to watch dis ur weight! @ 22 wat are u doing wit all dat fat??? Obesity is knocking @ ur door real fast, u had better send 'marathon fasting' to answer dat call for u asap!

Anonymous said...

How come they didn't air yeka's performance....she was
really captivating...congrats moses!

Anonymous said...

The venue was super hot .....didn't u see the others too

Channelling Your Sexual Energy said...

I thought as much, Moses is really good.

Anonymous said...

Swity yeka perfomed too...and like LB said ,yeka's performance was captivating. I watched it live. I wonder why it was not aired. She has an amazing stage presence..

Anonymous said...

He is the first male to win Nigerian idol. Timi won West African idol. So glad he did. I would have kicked and screamed if Debbie Rise won. Her voice is husky and and yells when she sings.
.....MiZz Marcel speaks.

Anonymous said...

I pray ooooo. She's no where as good as he is jor. With that her husky voice. Abeggi....make I see road.

Anonymous said...

Congrates teddy bear....this is another phase of your life,hope you are ready for it. How come yeka's performance was not aired? She won my heart with her voice at the studio on Friday.

MiZz Marcelina said...

So happy for the dude. He was the obvious choice. No ojoro for this one. Such a unique voice. Just hope he breaks into the Nigerian music industry in a big way cos most reality stars hardly shine through.
.....MiZz Marcel speaks.

Anonymous said...

I pray ooooo. She's no where as good as he is jor. With that her husky voice. Abeggi....make I see road.

Anonymous said...

He is the first male to win Nigerian idol. Timi won West African idol. So glad he did. I would have kicked and screamed if Debbie Rise won. Her voice is husky and and yells when she sings.
.....MiZz Marcel speaks.

Gbabe said...

Lol....in your dream.

nosa.blaq said...

d dude z rily 22yrs old...a uniben student nd attends cfi

Anonymous said...

Did you guys notice d'bang missed he's lines while performing...none of you did...that's africans for u...mtcheeew..d'bang you're too big for such mistakes..I love you tho

Anonymous said...

Idiot

Anonymous said...

hahhahahhaahh..........Moses is 22yrs old n he is no gay, he has been like dis all through secondary school days. We were classmate (Command day secondary school Abuja). we graduated from secondary in 2006. congrate moses.

Anonymous said...

pls wot is d meanin of the idols cos i can't see the perfomance of yenka nd the other girl they lak in talent,they can't hold their ground in the nigerian music industry nd that shows they are nt the best in the in d competition,they suk the jugdes nd voters shuld realise its nt a choir competition they shuld b creative nd entertainin

ihuoma said...

Whats wrong with all of you saying Timi was the first? Timi wasn't the first. Yeka Onka was first female winner, Mercy Chinwo second female winner. Timi Dakolo and Omawumi were in West African Idol and Timi was the winner then. So this makes Moses the first male winner of Nigerian Idol. xoxo.

Anonymous said...

CFI kwenu!!!!!

Anonymous said...

UNIBEST!!!

Anonymous said...

OMG... Congrats Moses.

Anonymous said...

Congrats moses...but i think the show was below par,nothin to compare with mtn project fame,i was never captivated by any of their performances,i think nigerian idol organisers should step up their game and deliver something lot better next year.

Anonymous said...

Oh shat up....what do u kw abt the music industry...you think its easy to break into the industry... So no dey yarn pua..av seen and heard these two girls sing and they are fantastic....I just can't vouch for the show they emerged from though..the show is so fucked up that they don't care abt what happens to their winners after they win.

Anonymous said...

True that! Projectfame is still the best. They keep to their word. They shoot videos and promotes their winners to the point where they can take off by themselves. Has anyone seen or heard yeka's or mercy's video or song on TV or radio? What happened to the said "record deal". Only God kws the longevity of the contracts they signed. Moses I wish you all the best. I pray that you wld keep excelling. P

Anonymous said...

Oh shat up....what do u kw abt the music industry...you think its easy to break into the industry... So no dey yarn pua..av seen and heard these two girls sing and they are fantastic....I just can't vouch for the show they emerged from though..the show is so fucked up that they don't care abt what happens to their winners after they win.

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