It was meant to be a night of fun and celebration and it lived up to
expectation especially given the brand behind the programme.
It was the finals of Star Quest, the hugely popular music talent
hunt sponsored by Star lager beer and, given the huge
followership of the programme on television across Africa and
beyond, expectations were high as to which of the three
remaining bands would win the coveted prize of N7.5m recording
contract, N3.6m cash, a brand new mini van, one year
guaranteed.
Accommodation in Lagos and appearances in all Star lager
organised events in 2010, including the popular 10-city music
concert tour called Star Trek as well as the prestigious international
music concert Star Mega Jam later in the year. At the end, it was
Juke Box, which was the viewing voters ’ choice.
They won the competition beating to the second and third
positions, Ace Vibes and Sapphire Blue on a night that brought to
the fore, Nigeria ’s abundant music talents. They were part of the
lucky 36 chosen from a multitude of music talents which attended
auditioning across the nation.
They are led by Eghosa Frank whose performance on the drums
is a delight to watch, any day any time. Other members include
enigmatic Joshua Itietie, also a unique piece in this band, with a
special skill of rapping with the lead guitar way beyond
imagination; Ogun State born, Agunpopo Josephine Olamide
blessed with a powerful voice, and fine-looking Wilson Emeka are
vocalists of international standard with good dancing skills.
The gentle Epanty Gregory plays the keyboard with a flourish
while Asindi Sam is a wonder to watch on the bass guitar.
Jukebox takes over from The Pulse Band, which won the
competition last year and has been ruling the airwaves with their
song “So Tey” whose remix was done with Busta Rhymes.
According to their lead singer, Juke Box is a self-motivated and
pleasurable band with the sole aim of becoming the best!
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