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  • ARESE, THE VOICE NIGERIA WINNER RECEIVES PRIZES

    ARESE, THE VOICE NIGERIA WINNER RECEIVES PRIZES

    WINNER of the maiden edition of talent hunt show, The Voice Nigeria, Arese Emokpae, has been presented with an SUV valued at seven million naira by Africa Magic.

    The presentation which followed a press conference at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos, was done with Airtel Nigeria and Coca Cola, respective lead and associate sponsors, and also saw Arese receiving her four day, all-expense paid ticket to Abu Dhabi courtesy Etihad Airways.

    Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “We are extremely delighted with the success of The Voice Nigeria. It’s the first ever season and we are thrilled with the outcome. For three months, Nigerians and indeed the rest of the continent were treated to the best entertainment on television with our amazing coaches and contestants putting their best feet forward. Today we celebrate Arese who is undoubtedly a deserving winner and in the same vein thank our sponsors whose support made the show possible.”

    The Voice Nigeria which began on the 10th of April with 48 contestants ran for three months and featured all the excitement of blind auditions, contestant battles and the intrigue of the live shows and public voting. At the end of the nail biting season, stage actress Arese Emokpae emerged as the first ever winner of show after an exciting live finale on the 31st of July, 2016.

    Mr. Enitan Denloye, the Vice President, Brands and Advertising for Airtel Nigeria, said: “The Voice Nigeria presented an amazing opportunity to do this and we were more than excited to come on board as lead sponsors. The sponsorship of The Voice Nigeria is yet another example of Airtel’s commitment to empowering young, talented Nigerians like Arese.”

    Arese Emokpae, whilst expressing her delight at winning, also thanked Africa Magic and the show’s sponsors, even as she saluted the uniqueness of The Voice format.

  • The Voice Nigeria: Chike, Cornel get the boot

    The Voice Nigeria: Chike, Cornel get the boot

    With the eviction of Chike and Cornel in the ongoing The Voice Nigeria musical reality show, contestants are down to 16, with four coming from each team.

    This round of live shows involves the four members left from each team performing, with the coach choosing to save one contestant and the three remaining contestants put up for public voting. This time Nigeria gets to save the two lucky contestants who amass the most votes.

    #TeamTubaba kicked off the show with David Operah revealed as the contestant with the most public votes. Brenda, the tomboy with a strong voice, sang Beyonce’s if I were a boy whilst the shy Jennifer rocked the stage with some diversity by performing Evanescence’s Bring me to life. The saved David Operah serenaded with R Kelly’s classic I believe I can fly and Viveeyen sang When love takes over by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland.  David Operah was two times lucky as he is saved by Tubaba.

    Meanwhile, the last week from #TeamWaje had Arese, Chiche and Dawn up for voting and Nigeria chose to save Arese. The performances began with Promise singing Miguel’s Adorn whilst Patrick the hustler was next with Reekado Banks’ Katapot. Michael, affectionately known as Waje’s “jollof rice”, sang John Legend’s Everybody Knows and the recently saved Arese sang Inogen Heap’s Hide and Seek. Waje saved Michael.

    #TeamTimiDakolo was next as Nigeria had to pick from Armstrong Martins, Kofo or Tobore. Armstrong came through with the most votes and was saved. The music teacher and fan favourite Cornel waxed nostalgic as he performed Bryan Adams’ Have You Ever Loved a Woman whilst Dewe gave an amazing performance singing Fire by Bez. The recently saved Armstrong Martins sang Let it Go by James Bay and Vicky sang Adele’s Make You Feel My Love. Vicky, one of the few ladies left, is saved by Timi.

    From #TeamPatoranking, the last show had Uche Michael, Benjamin and DNA all up for eviction and Sunday’s show revealed that Nigeria had chosen to save DNA.  Linda Inneka kicked off her team’s performances with Man Down by Rihanna, followed by the ladies’ man Chike who sang The Weeknd’s Earned it. The twin duo DNA sang Justin Bieber’s Love Yourself, and Nonso gave a brave performance singing D’banj’s Emergency.  Patoranking saved the energetic Nonso.

    Public voting opened immediately after Sunday’s show and closed on Wednesday, the 6th of July, 2016.