Feyisekemi Akinwale has been adjudged winner of the 2013 Next Movie Star
Africa Reloaded edition. The 19-year-old Ondo State native beat eight
other finalists to the star prize of a brand new SUV, cash prize and
movie roles. Ola Adebolu, Nwanma Odefa, Vaeveni Shikuyele and Imoh
Chimezie, who emerged first, second, third and fourth runners-up
respectively, will also get cash prizes and movie contracts for their
efforts.
Veteran actress, Racheal Oniga, who was also one of this edition’s
judges, announced the winner. She was joined by the President of the
Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria, ITPAN, Stephen
Osezua; renowned actress cum director, Pat Oghre-Osezua; winner of the
Next Movie Star 2012, Halimat Aitsegame and Vchannel presenter and first
runner-up, Next Movie Star 2012, Bridget Chigbufue.
A French student at the Ekiti State University, Feyisekemi was exclaimed
when she was declared the winner, “Thank God, Thank God”. She described
her victory as an act of God because “I wasn’t expecting this at all. I
am just too excited to say much now.” Tagged ‘Call 2 Stardom’, the 2013
NMS Africa Reloaded edition featured housemates from Nigeria, Ghana,
Sierra Leone, Liberia, The Gambia, Kenya, Namibia and South Africa.
Nollywood actor and former runner-up in the Mr. Nigeria contest, Seun
Akindele, was the host this year. The reality show has produced
established names such as Uti Nwachukwu, Karen Igho, Tonto Dikeh, Annie
McCaulay-Idibia, Kevin Chuwang Pam, Tamara Eteimo, Lydia Forson and
Adams Ibrahim over the years.
"Great celebration i must say"
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