Okiki wins Fuji to Bam, gets N750,000

After two months of rigorous drills, tensions and excitements, Akeem Okiki from Osogbo, in Osun State, has emerged winner of the third edition of Goldberg Fuji T’o Bam music talent activation that had over ten thousand consumers in attendance at the Trans Amusement park in Ibadan, Oyo State. Okiki , whose stage crafts and renditions swept the judges off their feet, now wears the crown, “The WURA 1 of Fuji T’o Bam”, which comes with a cash reward of N750, 000.

Saheed Ishola, from Ota, grabbed N350, 000 as the first runner up prize, Opeyemi Akanbi, Arole Currency from Ibadan, went home with N250, 000 as the second runner up, after their battle of wits where other contestants also tested their mettle.

The five contestants, who took part in the finals were, Akeem Okiki, Ishola Saheed, Yusuf Kehinde ( Ejire Performer), Idris Aloma and Opeyemi Akanbi (Arole Currency). The night kicked-off with a rendition from the praise singer “Ewi”…singing the praise of Goldberg (The Befitting Beer). Afterwards, the contestants took turns displaying their mastery of various Fuji theatrics to the admiration of the judges and the audience that thronged the venue of the event.

The high point of the event was the impressive performance by the International Fuji icons, Alhaji King Wasiu Ayinde, K1 and Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere aka PK1, who thrilled the fans with various hit songs to the admiration of the crowd who seemed to want more from the two giants.

The night was also a gathering of the best of celebrities and respected Yoruba movie actors and comedians like Odunlade Adekola, who acted as compere for the entire show; Sanyeri was a judge. Mr. Latin, Bolaji Amusan and Kamilu Kompo, Adekola Tijani, also made powerful appearances which gave the guests and fans the best brand experience. Antenna, the winner of the first edition of Fuji T’o Bam and other Ibadan based Fuji icons, lent their full support to the event.

It would be recalled that Public Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Kufre Ekanem, had during the preliminary stages, expressed great satisfaction over the huge turn-out of Fuji lovers and artistes. While explaining the rationale behind Goldberg’sFuji T’o Bam initiative, he said, “Goldberg has delivered on its promises of staging the biggest Fuji Concerts you can ever think of.