Esther Aanuolwapo Olabisi, a 200-level student of the Department of Theatre Arts has, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, been awarded a cash gift of 10m, a brand new car, a three-year recording deal and other prizes worth 300m after emerging as the winner of the maiden edition of Gospel Groove Talent Quest.
Love Abolade Babatunde came up as the first runner up with a cash price of N500,000. She secured the second position, demonstrating her extraordinary talent and versatility. The third place was claimed by Asaph Idonuagbe, who showcased impressive talent and dedication throughout the competition. Ibukun Adelegan, with her powerful performances, secured the fourth position, leaving a lasting impression on the audience alike.
According to the company that sponsored the talent hunt, EeZee Concept, the talent hunt is aimed at discovering, empowering and growing young gospel music artists with a balance of ministry and industry principles.
When speaking to the Guardian Newspaper, Ben Ogbeiwi, the GGTQ Project Manager said the Gospel Groove Talent Quest (GGTQ) is designed to give particpants the opportunity to build a professional music career equipped with sound ministry values for the kingdom of God as a gospel music artiste.
“Our desire for this initiative is to create global platform that will produce professional and resourceful gospel music artistes with a burning passion to expand God’s kingdom through Jesus Christ. The winner will receive a three year-year recording deal worth 300m, which includes a car and a cash prize of 10m, among other consolations,” he said.
The competition which started in June with over 100 participants across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria was concluded on Saturday, 2nd of September with Olabisi announced as the overall winner at the Grand Finale held in Lagos.
