Victory Gbakara Nigerian Idol Biography

Victory Gbakara is a Nigerian lawyer and singer-songwriter popular for winning Nigerian Idol season 8.

After a strenuous competition from 9 other contestants including Precious Mac from the popular singing Mac family, Victory Gbakara emerged winner of the competition.

He walked away with N100m worth of prizes including N35m in cash and a brand new car.

Other goodies included a record deal and a video shoot.

In this article, Nigeriabombshell.com presents Victory Gbakara Nigerian Idol biography, age, state of origin, tribe, father, parents, Instagram etc.

Victory Gbaka biography

Victory Gbakara is a Nigerian lawyer and singer-songwriter who hit the limelight after winning Nigerian Idol in 2023.

Gbakara beat Precious Mac on Sunday, July 16th 2023 to win the show, walking away with N100m worth of prizes.

So who is Victory Gbakara and what is his date of birth and state of origin? Victory Gbakara was born to Archbishop Solomon Oghenesuvwetoba Gbakara and his wife, Mrs. Gbakara on February 25, 1997 in Delta State, Nigeria, making him 26 years of age. He is a member of the Urhobo ethnic group.

Gbakara showed an affinity for music from a very young age and always engaged in it alongside his academic prowess. He started singing at the age of nine and was part of a choir group, learning also to play the guitar and the piano.

Victory Gbakara had his early education in his hometown and went on to join Benson Idahosa University in Benin City, Edo State where graduated with a degree in law. Aside from his singing career, Victory Gbakara is a practising lawyer.

The 26-year-old auditioned for Nigerian Idol in 2023 and impressed the judges with his rendition of John Legend’s “All of Me”. He made it all the way to the top 10 and then to the finals, where he ultimately competed against the equally formidable Precious Mac.

On Sunday, July 16th 2023, Victory Gbakara became the 8th winner of Nigerian Idol after defeating Precious Mac in a keen contest. He subsequently walked away with a prize of N100m of which N35 is in pure cash.

His other rewards include a brand-new car, a music record deal and a video shoot.

Speaking after his victory, Victory Gbakara said: “I don’t know what to say. But I want to say thank you. You made this happen. “Thank you all so much. I love you. Thank you for making my dream come true.”

Victory Gbakara’s relationship status is not currently known. He is believed not to be in a relationship.

Victory Gbakara can be found on Instagram @victory.gbaks.

According to the lawyer cum singer, he is inspired by artists like Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, and Beyoncé. He describes his music style as soulful, pop, and R&B.

Parents

Victory Gbakara’s parents are Mr and Mrs Gbakara. His father, Archbishop Solomon Oghenesuvwetoba Gbakara, is a popular man of God in Warri, Delta State. He runs the God’s Will Mission, a church in Warri. His mother’s occupation is unavailable.

What tribe is Victory Gbakara from?

Victory Gbakara is a member of the Urhobo ethnic group, which is one of the largest ethnic groups in Delta State and Nigeria. The Urhobo people have a rich culture and history, and they speak the Urhobo language, which belongs to the Niger-Congo language family.

As for Victory Gbakara state of origin, he hails from Delta State, Nigeria.

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Victory Gbakara is on Instagram @ @victory.gbaks

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Nigerian Idol

After eight highly competitive weeks, Victory Gbakara was announced as the winner of the eighth edition of the country’s most-watched singing competition – Nigerian Idol.

The keenly contested show, which commenced on DStv and GOtv on April 23, has seen over 10,000 auditioners whittled down to 29 contestants, who were further trimmed to the top 10 contenders.

The winner just received the coveted grand prize – including ₦‎35m cash, a brand new SUV, one Bigi Refrigerator and one year’s supply of Bigi soft drink, an all-expense paid trip courtesy Tecno, a music record deal by a reputable label that will include a video shoot, one year supply of WAW detergent, and a fully installed DStv Explora with one year of Premium subscription.

Victory Gbakara joins the elite group of winners that have emerged since the show’s return in 2021. Victory will now be considered peers with talented alums, Kingdom Kroseide who took on the title in 2021 and Progress Chukwuyem, who won just last year. While reflecting on Victory’s performances all season long, Obi-Asika, one of the judges said, “Victory Gbakara has always been a star and one could see his potential right from the auditions stage. We the judges are proud to watch him grow throughout the competition and emerge as the show’s winner”.

The CEO, West Africa, MultiChoice, John Ugbe, said, “Nigerian Idol has become a powerful platform for investing in the Nigerian entertainment industry, and has grown to become a vehicle for aspiring exceptional singers who can make a mark. The industry is projected to reach $14.82 billion by 2025, and we need to be deliberate about its trajectory and how young Nigerians will contribute to that future.

“Nigeria is rich with creative ingenuity and music talent that can shape the world, and we are proud to play a role in actualising this dream for thousands across the country. We are invested in doing even more.”

The 2023 edition hosted by popular media personality, IK Osakioduwa featured three judges – music executive Obi Asika, singer-songwriter Simi and award-winning artiste, D’banj.

Since its inception in 2011, Nigerian Idol has served as the springboard to launch the music careers of young aspiring singers in Nigeria. Serving as a platform for budding artists to reach an audience, tap into fame and eventually commercial success, Nigerian Idol has transitioned beyond being merely an entertaining show and has become a key indicator of trends within the music industry in Africa as well as a strategic investment in the industry.

Victory Gbakara, albeit still stunned by his win, thanked the show’s organisers and fans for the opportunity. He said, “I can’t contain my joy. I am so happy, guys. This journey has been a life-changing experience, and it would not have been possible without the support and love of my family, friends, and especially my incredible fans.”

Speaking on the grand finale, the Head of Content and West Africa Channels, Multichoice, Dr. Busola Tejumola says: “At Multichoice, we are very intentional about what our content can do for our audience and the community at large. Beyond its entertainment value, Nigerian Idol is a catalyst for economic growth towards enriching lives and we are happy to be a part of Victory Gbakara’s journey.’’

Nigerian Idol contributes economically and through talent development to the Nigerian music industry. As a rapidly growing sector in the entertainment industry, music has helped to elevate Nigeria’s image and cast a good light on the nation. It also contributes in a significant way to the country’s GDP and is expected to improve as more stars like Victory Gbakara create great music that can attract listeners worldwide. Statista notes, ‘Nigeria’s music revenue grew from 26 million U.S. dollars in 2014 to 34 million U.S. dollars in 2018, and by 2023 the revenue is expected to amount to 44 million U.S. dollars’.

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