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  • Okiemute appreciates fans with ‘Thank You Concert’

    Okiemute appreciates fans with ‘Thank You Concert’

    Emerging as winner of MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 9 last year, Okiemute Ighorodje, is set to hold a ‘Thank You Concert’.

    The singer has announced her intentions to hold the event on November 18, 2017, coming up as the first of its kind to appreciate fans since the establishment of the talent hunt show.

    The concert tagged #OkiemuteThankYouConcert will hold at The Executive Spot, Ikoyi Lagos.

    Okiemute, stating the reason for the concert, said she deemed it fit to create the avenue to appreciate everyone who supported her with love to her rise to stardom; from MTN, to Ultima Studio, fans, friends and family, and Management/Team.

    As revealed by the singer, the concert promises to be fun with comedy, music, dance, party, and more in store.

    The host of the concert is popular celebrity red carpet presenter, Denrele.

    Since winning the competition on September 24 which came with N5 million, an SUV and a recording contract, the singer has not relented, having been releasing songs and an EP ‘PH610’ which is still receiving massive airplays on Radio stations.

  • Entertainment is not for the weak – Okiemute, Project Fame winner

    Entertainment is not for the weak – Okiemute, Project Fame winner

    Twenty-five  year old Linguistics & Communications graduate from University of Port Harcourt, Okiemute Ighorodje, winner of the 9th edition of the MTN Project Fame West Africa, who recently dropped an EP with the title ‘PH610’ in a chat with Dupe Ayinla-Olasunkanmi, speaks on the link of the new work with her personality, and other issues.

    Tell us about your EP?

    My EP which is titled PH610 is an embodiment of my personality as an artist. Firstly the meaning of the title signifies my audition tag number in Port Harcourt for the project fame West Africa audition, for me that was an opportunity for me to show case myself. So the title is very significant.

    I want my audience to grow with me; I want my fans to feel me, one step at a time.

    Did you envisage becoming the winner?

    No I didn’t, I just wanted to show case myself and basically have fun while doing that.

    Getting into the academy, what were your fears?

    Getting into the academy, my fear were, me not able to give a good performance and also not having anything to show for it afterward.

    How do you intend to survive, with the competition becoming high?

    This industry isn’t for the weak, I have come to understand that working hard and consistency is the major key in this business. I intend to stay focus and believe in my brand to survive. The sky is big enough for every star to shine.

    Have you gotten all your entitlement from the sponsors?

    As for my entitlement promised by the sponsors, all are being fulfilled accordingly.

    Tell us what makes your music different from what we have been listening to?

    What makes me special is the fact that I am really true to my profession as an artist (when it comes to performance, I leave 101% on the stage) and also my love for my fans  and I  am a happy brand.

    Who inspired your passion for music?

    My inspiration for music has always been my love to perform in front of people, as a child I found it very interesting and felt really happy that my eldest sister also made me the lead singer while we sing in group to our neighbors.

    How long do you intend to stay?

    I intend to continue in the industry as God wills and as long as I breathe because music is my life, my beginning and my end.

    How did you spend your money?

    My money won will be a discussion for another day maybe. Soon when making more money this period of investment.

  • Why I titled my EP PH610 – Okiemute, Project Fame winner

    Why I titled my EP PH610 – Okiemute, Project Fame winner

    Okiemute Ighorodje, who won the 9th edition of the MTN Project Fame West Africa last year, and recently dropped an EP with the title ‘PH610’ has revealed that the new work blends with her personality as an artiste.

    “My EP which is titled PH610 is an embodiment of my personality as an artist,” the 25 year old Linguistics & Communications graduate from University of Port Harcourt  disclosed to The Nation in a chat.

    “Firstly the meaning of the title signifies my audition tag number in Port Harcourt for the project fame West Africa audition, for me that was an opportunity for me to show case myself. So the title is very significant.”

    Okieute who made her debut with a single titled ‘Good Luving’, produced by Kezyklef early in the year, stated that the entertainment industry is not for the weak.

    “I have come to understand that working hard and consistency is the major key in this business. I intend to stay focus and believe in my brand to survive. The sky is big enough for every star to shine.”

    Okiemute who used to model is the third of four girls in a family of six, credits her journey into music to one of her sisters, whom she said was always quick to put her at the fore front of any music-related activity.

    A first timer on Project Fame, Okiemute made the decision to participate this season because she was certain she had built enough confidence, hence she auditioned in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

  • Abia warriors 2-1 Lobi Stars: Okiemute injured

    Abia warriors 2-1 Lobi Stars: Okiemute injured

    Lobi Stars’ first choice goalkeeper, Okiemute Odah sustained an injury during his side’s 2-1 loss to Abia Warriors in match day 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday.

    SportingLife reports that the former Warri Wolves safe hands suffered a deep cut to his cheeks when he was fouled by Abia Warriors’ Sunday Adetunji.

    Okiemute was replaced by John Lawrence when it was obvious he could no longer continue the game played on a waterlogged pitch.

    Anthony Okemmiri shot the Abia Warriors into the lead in the 10th minute before Kingsley Eduwo equalised for the visitors five minutes later after a goal mouth scramble off a corner kick.

    However, Chinedu James helped the coach Abdullai Biffo-tutored side pick the maximum three points when he nodded past his own goalkeeper, Lawrence, to score the second goal that separated both sides in the 84th minute .

    The club’s Team Manager, Barnabas Imenger confirmed Okiemute’s injury to SportingLife as he said that the team’s doctors are assessing the level of the cut.

    “Okiemute picked up an injury but I could not ascertain the level of the wound at the moment because it was raining heavily when the incident happened and I didn’t see it very clearly. All I can say for now is that the team’s doctors are on top of the situation,” Imenger said to SportingLife.

  • Okiemute Ighorodje wins MTN Project Fame

    Okiemute Ighorodje wins MTN Project Fame

    After a gruelling competition, 25 year-old Okiemute Ighordoje on Saturday beat five other finalists to become the winner of the MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 9, carting home five million naira, a brand new SUV and a recording contract.

    Giving an electrifying performance of Phyno’s Fada Fada at the closing gala was the clincher for Delta State born singer and University of Port Harcourt Linguistics and Communications graduate.

    Musician Praiz Adejo, one of the judges and a Project Fame alumni praised Ighorodje’s performance.

    Other winners are the first runner-up Elizabeth who performed Tiwa Savage‘s Standing Ovation, winning three million naira and a saloon car and Kitay who performed Kiss Daniels‘ Mama emerged second runner-up and won two million naira and a saloon car.

    Also Pere who performed Sam Smith‘s Writing on the Wall came fourth and won two million naira, Dapo who performed Labyrinth‘s Jealous came fifth and won one million naira while Winner performed Adele’s Hello came sixth and won N500, 000.

    The gala was also spiced up with performances by Adekunle Gold and dance instructor Loveth.