From indications, Hapiness Ayomide, a 28-year-old English school teacher, who resigned her appointment to contest the reality show, Star The Winner Is, knows her onions.
Ayomide, with poise and melody, has moved a nitch closer to the grand prize of N10million and a brand new car, joining previous winners, Philip and Brenda of episode 1 and 2, respectievly.
The teacher, who was most cheered by the studio crowd during last weekend’s game show, proved in more ways than one that, apart from her academic profession, her melodious voice is an added asset.
Clad in a dazzling black and gold dress, Ayomide delivered a vocally outstanding performance of ‘At Last’ by Etta James, making her win the first round duel against opponent, Michael, with a whopping 99 votes from the 101 jury.
“I had to resign my job to come for this show, so that my kids won’t suffer. I am absolutely glad that this has paid off,” she said excitedly.
The final duel round of the episode between Happiness and Chize Ordu gave the judges a tough time selecting a winner. However, Happiness emerged victorious with an impressive soulful rendition of Alicia Keys’ ‘Brand New Me’.
With great songs from astounding artistes such as 2face Idibia, Onyeka Onwenu, Praiz, Barrywhite,Whitney Houston and others, all the contestants, Ayomide, Chize, Oluwaseyi, Micheal, Victoria and Brigid had delivered a thrilling show that kept the jury members and audience at the edge of their seats.
Sponsored by Star Lager, a brand of Nigerian Breweries Plc., The Winner Is airs on Saturdays on African Magic at 10:00pm; Sundays on AIT Network at 10:30pm; Sundays on WAP TV at 10:30pm; Thursdays on ONTV at 10pm, as well as other stations nationwide.