By Oluwatobiloba Adeosun
A 200-level Computer Science student, Adedamola Daniel, popularly known as Mahlee Yung has emerged victor of Olabisi Onabanjo University GOT TALENT 2024.
The artiste who contested with nine others at the grand finale of the competition was announced the winner, awarded a million naira cheque and twenty thousand naira cash prize; including a 3-month free music promotion, a trip to somewhere nice in Lagos, Coca Cola Brand Gift and Campus Recognition and Promotion, at the OOU Student Union Government (SUG) dinner and award night at WosAm Arena, Ago Iwoye.
Mahlee, while speaking with OOU Campus Mirror in an interview, revealed that he viewed the talent hunt as an avenue to showcase himself to the world and OOU.
“I don't need to prepare for my performance; it's already part of me. I also see the talent hunt as an avenue to showcase my talent to the world and OOU at large. The most rewarding part of the win is not just the money but also the opportunity to explore more,” he added.
Yung made it known that he desires to bring the best out of himself and also advised future participants to continue pushing and make sure their stand is good.
“Of course, I desire to develop my talent further by pushing, ‘pushing p.' I've performed in so many events and they told me it was lit. Future participants should continue pushing, and make sure their stand is good,” he added.
Meanwhile, Kehinde and Taiwo Adeniyi, who also participated in the talent show, as Yoruba chanters, attributed their participation to a means to undergo growth and also network with people.
“It's worth the experience, meeting new people with different talents and knowing how your talents can also be useful amongst other talents; it was a great experience. We participated in the show because it's an opportunity to grow and no one knows where connection can come from,” they said.
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