Okiemute Ighorodje has won the ninth season of the MTN Project Fame West Africa.

The 25-year-old Linguistics & Communications graduate from University of Port Harcourt came out tops as she sealed a music recording contract. She also received the grand price of five million naira, and a brand new SUV.

The Delta-born singer who is a first timer at the competition beat other contestants after the eight-week competition as she performed Phyno’s “Fada Fada” at the closing gala.

Elizabeth, Kitay, Pere, and Dapo came second, third, fourth, and fifth respectively.

Oludolapo Adelana

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