On Saturday, 24th July, 2021, Esther Benyeogo emerged winner of the third season of the national talent show, The Voice Nigeria, after 18 weeks of breathtaking performance. This was announced at the grand finale which aired live on Africa Magic and other media platforms.
Esther made her way to the top after garnering the highest number of votes to defeat five other top finalists, thus walking home with a whooping sum of #10 million Naira cash, an SUV and a record deal with Universal Music Nigeria. The six talents who battled for the coveted prize are; Naomi Mac, Esther, Dapo, Kitah, Kpee and Eazzie. They scaled through to the finals after an initial selection process that eliminated nineteen other contestants.
Following her win, Esther said, “I am grateful to The Voice Nigeria and my fans out there for this amazing experience. It has been my utmost joy to come on your screens every week and share my gift on such a huge platform.
“This win is even more special for me because it is one thing to know you have a gift, but it means everything to be recognized for that gift. I must however give thanks to God without whom I would not be here today and also appreciate my family and friends for their love, support, and prayers.
“Of course, I am thankful to my Coach, Coach Darey, for making my time here truly rewarding, and for equipping me with the skills to give this my best shot.”
The coaches for this season were popular artistes; Waje and Yemi Alade who have been the regular faces, alongside new coaches- Darey and Falz. These coaches went on the hunt for the next champion of the show among 13,000 applicants. The viewers and fans of the show made their final decision at the grand finale, voting Esther Benyeogo Season’s 3 winner with the top three for the show being; Esther and Kpee from Team Darey and Eazzie from Team Waje.
First Bank, Baba Ijebu, Airtel Nigeria, and snack sponsor Minimie we’re proud sponsors of this season of The Voice Nigeria.
