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Victory Gbakara

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Victory Gbakara
Birth nameVictory Gbakara
Also known asVictorygbaks
Born (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 (age 26)
OriginDelta, Nigeria
GenresChristian Gospel
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocal, guitar
Years active2022–present

Victory Gbakara (born 28 July 1998) popularly known as Victorygbaks, a Nigerian singer, songwriter and an instrumentalist. He rose to fame when he won a popular Television music contest called Nigeria Idol in the 8th season.[1][2]

Early life

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Victory is a Nigerian singer who hails from Delta state. He earned a degree in law at Benson Idahosa University and later became their music director for 2 years. He started singing in church at a young age and later went to become Nigeria Idol season 8 winner.[3][4]

Awards and nominations

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References

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  1. ^ "Gbakara Wins Nigerian Idol Season 8". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2023-07-16. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  2. ^ Ige, Tofarati (2023-07-22). "Mum discovered my talent — Victory Gbakara, Nigerian Idol winner". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  3. ^ Kalu, Esther (2023-07-19). "Why I'm sticking to gospel music – Nigerian Idol winner, Victory Gbakara". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  4. ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (2023-07-16). "Victory wins Nigerian Idol S8, walks away with N35m, car". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  5. ^ "Nigerian Idol Season 8: I wasn't expecting to win — Victory Gbakara". Vanguard Nigeria. July 18, 2023.
  6. ^ Okwuego, Oluchi (2023-07-17). "Victory Gbakara wins Nigerian Idol season 8". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-18.