After emerging as the winner of the eighth edition of the music reality show Nigerian Idol, Victory Gbakara is set to give his fans and well wishes the best.
The 26-year-old gospel singer, who went home with N35m cash award, a brand new SUV, among other prizes, in an interview with Legit.ng shared exciting details on how his gift was discovered.
The gospel singer, who revealed he looks up to Don Jazzy, described the Mavin boss as a genius who has worked with three generations of superstars.
“He has worked with three generations, creating superstars. Half of the catalogue for Headies awards nomination is filled with Mavin stars. His brain is on another level entirely. He is a music genius
“I want to sit with him and say sir anoint me, lay hands on me. he has not failed. every artist is managed like they are their own brand entirely. Don Jazzy for me.”
As he delved into the competitive music industry, Victory believes his originality, consistency, and honesty would help his craft thrive.
He added that he is not limited to gospel songs and wants to spread happiness through music.
“I feel my originality will make me different. On the borderline of originality; it is not just ‘gospel’ as in spreading the name of Jesus or faith in the cross. It is the spreading of the message, which is love. Almost everybody on earth can relate to love. I want to spread as much happiness as I can through my music,’’ he said.
Victor expressed his desire to work with Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy.
“I would love with Davido, Wizkid, I love Burna Boy’s professionalism, I like Rema, I would love to work with him.”
“There are a lot of artists I will like to work with, and if I have the opportunity, I will be moving from one artiste to the other,” he said. “If I hav the opportunity, every two, three months, you will hear a new song,” he said.