Ariya Repete music contest has fully entered its quarter final stage as the final selection parties took place in Osogbo and Ilorin on Friday July 5.
Over the last four weeks, the competition has moved across eight cities in southwestern Nigeria and has uncovered amazing talents in Fuji, Juju and Yoruba hip hop.
Adebayo Amos, Wasiu Onilewura, and Oyesola Boluwatife emerged as Osogbo winners in the Juju, Fuji, and Yoruba Hip-hop category respectively. And in Ilorin, Afolabi Ibrahim, Seun Agbayi and Mayowa Alayo won in the Juju, Fuji, and Yoruba Hip-hop category respectively.
In the next stage of the competition, the 24 regional winners will battle at the quarter-final concert in Akure on July 26. Prior to the competition resuming in the last week of July, contestants will undergo a one-week mentorship session in the Ariya academy where they will be tutored on how to hone their skills by some of the leading Juju and Fuji musical acts in the Nigerian entertainment scene.
Speaking after the completion of the regional auditions and selection parties, Goldberg Lager Brand Manager, Funmi Ogunbodede, expressed his delight saying: “This platform has continuously discovered talented individuals in the indigenous music scene, while also giving them a platform to showcase their talents to the world. This year has been no different, and I’m very proud of the contestants. I believe we will have an amazing quarter-final showdown.”
He further congratulated the quarterfinalists and wished them all the best as they continue to compete to win their share in the grand prize of 20 Million Naira.
Ariya Repete is sponsored by Goldberg Lager Beer.
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