.Set for music academy
By Daniel Kanu
Assistant Politics Editor
The third audition edition of Alive Media Talent Search (Almetase) has produced 4 finalists, from where a winner will emerge at the final edition slated for March 23rd, 2019.
The 4 contestants who qualified to enter the Almetase academy are: Chuks Uche, Duru Delight, Leye Peters and Nimnu Timothy.
The 4 finalists emerged after a keenly contested competition among the six remaining contestants held at General Assembly Parish, The Redeemed Church of God, Lagos Province 58 Headquarters, Gimti, Ikorodu, Lagos state.
The 4 finalists are qualified to enter the Almetase music academy which will last for a week.
Organiser of the project, Kelvin Nwachukwu, told The Niche that “it will be a week of intense music training, scriptural talks and exercises where experts will be invited to give talks as well as practical teaching in gospel music”.
Nwachukwu said not less than 30 youths enrolled for the competition, which he said would “transform the life of the winner as the talents of the person will be developed and properly harnessed for future exploits in the world of gospel music”.
The winner is expected to receive: studio recording time, 6 track leases, professional photo shoot, Art and graphics design, a music video and musical tours.
Nwachukwu, who is a music genius said the passion to search and raise great gospel singers for God motivated him for the project.
The elated finalists who spoke with The Niche could not hide their excitement for being among the finalists.
.Chuks Uche
Chuks Uche, whose singing dexterity was well applauded during the exercise said singing runs in their family and that he would want to seize the opportunity to serve God more if he finally emerges the winner.
“I love music and I know I am good at it but I have no sponsor. So, I am trusting God that if I emerge as the winner, it will go a long way to shape my future career in gospel music”.
Duru Delight, the only lady that survived elimination, said she was delighted on her performance, while thanking God for the opportunity.
“I am delighted that I have survived elimination. I thank God. Singing runs in my family. In fact, it’s like a tradition in our home. I developed passion for music at age 6 and I hope to be a big gospel artist someday” She told The Niche.
Also, Lere Peters said he registered for the competition because “he loves gospel music, sings in church choir and wants to use the platform provided by Almetase to preach the gospel of Christ, evangelize and encourage others if God willing, he wins”
For Nimnu Timothy, the competition has helped him to discover and encourage him the more that he” has a message for the world in music. I love music and I pray the opportunity to excel will come my way, God willing”.
