…Tobi Bakare and Hilda Baci to host
MTN has unveiled list of judges and hosts for the maiden MTN Y’ello Star scheduled to take place later this month. The list includes top personalities in the entertainment industry: Banky W, Omawumi, Malik Yusef, Tobi Bare and Hilda Baci. The judges have been saddled with the responsibility of refining the crude talent of the final contestants.
Richard Iweanoge, General Manager, Brands and Communications, MTN Nigeria, said the initiative is the much-needed oil in the wheel for young talents in the Nigerian music industry to blossom.
In his words: “We are blessed as a country to have a youth population with the talent to take on the world and they need the right kind of mentorship to excel. This is what informed our choice of judges for this maiden edition of the Y’ello Star music project.”
2009 and 2018 Headies winner, Omawumi Megbele’s position was informed by her background.
“I am a product of a music reality show and I would like to see all the finalists become successful in the Nigerian music industry and beyond. I am determined to tutor the participants to become the next music stars,” she said.
Multiple grammy award winner, Malik Yusef, sees it as an avenue to contribute to the growth and development of the finalists.
“It is a huge opportunity for me to positively impact the life and career trajectory of the next music stars coming out of Nigeria. The contestants will be intensely drilled through the entire scope of music creation, which is critical for a break on to the global stage,” he said.
Banky W expressed his willingness to be of pedagogical assistance to contestants.
“I am ready to share my knowledge with each participant because I believe they all have the potential to become sensational stars expanding Nigeria’s presence on the global map,” he said
To host the show are Tobi Bakre, Big Brother Nija star, who announced it on his Twitter handle and said: “I am your MTN Y’ello Star Host. This show is different. It’s all about music and still so much more outside of music. Follow closely.”
Hilda Baci, a producer, TV personality and food expert is also a host.
