AFTER weeks of show-stopping performances, Chima Udoye,also known as Chima, has emerged winner of the Nigerian Idol Season 9.

The ninth edition of the music reality Tv show came to an end on the evening of Sunday, July 14, with Chima claiming the ‘Nigerian Idol’ crown.

Chima was presented mouth-watering prizes including a cash prize of N30 million, a brand-new SUV, record deal, accompanied by a music video shoot, a fully installed DStv Explora with a premium subscription for 12 months., among other prizes.

The presentation was done by the Executive Head, Content & West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, Busola Tejumola.

The finale kicked off with a performance by the host, Ik Osakioduwa and the top 10, delivering the song, ‘Glory’ by John Legend.

This was followed by a performance from the season 7 winner, Progress with the song, ‘Uncle Suru’ by Jon Ogah.

After that was a performance by Omawumi, one of the judges of the edition and the top 7 finalists, performing the song, “Thank You”,

Then, a performance by the season 8 winner of the show, Victory Gbakara, who performed the song, ‘Don’t Give up on your Dreams’, followed.

For their final performances, Chioma and Lammy who made it to the top 3. thrilled the audience with their performances.

While Chioma tendered the song, ‘Roar’ by Katy Perry of her 2013 album, Lammyg ave an outstanding performance with, Sam Smith’s Pray from the 2017 album, ‘The Thrill of it All’.

Similarly, Chima performed ‘Feeling Good’ by Micheal Buble from his 2005 album, ‘It’s Time’.

There was also a musical performance by the artistes, Chike with the song, ‘Man Not God’ and Simi with the song ‘Borrow me your baby’.

The top 10 finalists include Jennifer Ugomu, David Garland, Chima, Mira Clear, Gracia, Stevie, Chioma, Lammy, Lady Ruth and Maio.

Chima, the winner, said he loved singing because it is a way for him to express himself.

He explained that he was a participant in the previous edition, season 8 of the show, but failed to make it through.

The ICIR reported that Nigerian Idol has been providing a platform for many talented singers to launch their careers and gain recognition in the Nigerian music industry.