Jeffrey Ufedo Akor, 18-year old winner of the MTN Project Fame West Africa season 8 shares his success story and other issues.
in this exclusive interview.
-How do you see yourself compared to previous
winners?
“I will be myself and make sure I do good music. I intend to do music that will last, not for a week, or a year, but
evergreen.”
-What was your most challenging moment in the competition?
“The day I was on probation and I had to perform again. It was the only day I cried. I cried because after I finished performing, Uncle Ben said ‘West Africa, what is Jeff doing on probation!’ That really touched me, and I’m grateful because the Faculty saved me that day.”
-What female co-contestant did you have a crush on?
“All the ladies are beautiful. I didn’t have a crush on any of them. We were all focused, and we had our gaze on the prize.”
-What is your status on social media now that you are winner of the competition?
“Wow! I’ve been overwhelmed with congratulatory messages from people. I’ve been expressing my appreciation to them all.”
-What artistes will you like to work with?
“I’d like to work with Yemi Alade again. She is a great artiste, she’s free spirited, and has good energy too. I’d also like to work with Praiz, Cobhams, Timi Dakolo, and so many others. We have very amazing artistes in this country. If I could work with all of them, I would.”
-Why do you think West Africa voted for you?
“I think it was just God’s favour upon me. I don’t think it was just because of my singing.”
-Run us through your educational background
“I did a one year training in Sound Engineering at the SAE institute in Cape Town. But I still intend to go further by getting a Bsc in Sound Engineering.”
-Which is your favourite football club?
“I’m a big fan of Manchester United FC.”
-What would have happened if you didn’t win the competition?
“I would have been very disappointed. I participated in a competition with my brother when I was just 13 years old, and everyone thought we were going to win. In the
end we didn’t get anything. So when I registered for Project Fame, my sister told me to be careful because she was sure if the first thing that happened to me occurred again, then I would just give music a break for a while. And it is true.”
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