A winner has emerged in the sixth edition of Akinyemi Law Songwriting Competition. He is Egbaji Jeremiah Otokeh aka Boy Bajii, who carted home a cash prize of $4,000.
While Isreal Uroko aka Ejiyk took the second place, winning $750 in the process, Samuel Ademuyiwa aka Sleemsam came third and smiled away with $250.
The competition, which is one of Africa’s most prestigious talent discovery initiatives for songwriters, received over 1,200 entries. A distinguished jury comprising music and production experts, including Magicsticks (Nigeria), Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Ghana), Prince Omoferi aka Mbryo (Nigeria), and Purple Georgelyn Ames (Ghana), carefully evaluated the submissions and selected the top three winners – based on production quality, lyrics and melody.
The winners were announced at a ceremony attended by music industry personalities including Melvin (Talent Manager/Music Lawyer), Akachi Igboko (A&R), Obinna Agwu (Music Executive, Senior Partner at TGH Music), and Damie (Music Producer).
Speaking, the convener, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, said: “We are excited to announce our winners and celebrate the power of music and the beauty of expression. The Akinyemi Songwriting Contest continues to provide a platform for emerging talents to showcase their creativity and passion.”
Akinyemi Law Songwriting Competition is named after leading music lawyer, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, and seeks to promote songwriting as a legitimate vehicle for wealth-creation and recognize the critical role songwriters play in the music industry.
The competition’s partners include Showgear, Echo House, Wasted Talent, Pulse Nigeria, Talent Croft, Amelia Songs, and Exodus Music.