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An online video of Nigerian Idol Season 8 has emerged, generating reactions among netizens. Notable judges D’banj, Simi, and Obi Asika returned for this season, following the victory of Progress Chukwuyem in the previous season. During the competition, one contestant stood out by performing Wizkid’s popular hit song, Reckless, from his 2020 album Made in …
Progress has emerged winner of Nigerian Idol Season 7, and has walked away with a whopping N100 million prize gift.
He was announced as winner of the edition on Sunday.
Zadok and Progress were the two contestants in the finale of the show which started with top 12 contestants who emerged from the preliminary stage.
Banty was last week eliminated from the show, leaving Zadok and Progress to battle for the grand prize.
As friends and family celebrate his victory, Progress also received congratulatory messages from netizens.
@Susan Okoli: “A big congrats to him, it’s a well deserved win. He did so well. His Innocence and simplicity is so endearing.”
@Aishat Emmanuel: “I rooted for Zaddy, but I knew progress was going to win . Same feeling I had last year for Francis and kingdom.Congrat pastor P.”
@Elsie Emem: “Zadok did great, he’s a bomb but you see Progress….. ha I love his innocence, simplicity, trust and faith in God, always ready to try new things leaving his comfort zone. I loved him from the moment I spotted his personality.”