Sunday Omale (vocalist): I started singing and composing my own songs as a schoolboy and prefer listening to R & B, Hip hop and Ragga music. I also admire Sean Paul, R. Kelly, Akon and Tu Face Idibia. I dislike smoking, stealing and use of insulting language.
I got my first sax as gift- Samuel Ogungbade (saxophonist) My first sax was a surprise present from one of my father’s friends. I am greatly inspired by Kenny G and Mike Aremu of Nigeria. My hobbies includes reading and playing football
My first experience on stage was a disaster- Dorcas Aishat Malik (Vocalist). I was born and groomed in Apapa, Lagos, I attended schools in Ikeja, Ajegunle, Abuja and Kogi state. My first experience on stage ended in a fiasco! at the age of 5. Ever since, I never felt scared in front of crowds again.
“I go about hitting tins and cans as a kid-Alexander Obiseh (drummer). As a child, I always go about hitting on tins and cans around the neighborhood with a friend .to the chagrin of my sisters and mum. I eventually ‘graduated’ into my local church band where I play the drums.
Why I took to bass guitar-Nathan Omadudu (bassist) I decided to pick up the bass after the frustration of being unable to sing in my church choir. My role model on the instrument is a chap called Maurice Fitzgerald, who plays bass guitar in the Rev. T. D. Jakes choir.
I was inspired by my father- Emmanuel Aika (bassist) I started playing bass guitar at 13 before I eventually graduated into the choir. My favourite musicians are John Legend and Bob Marley. My ambition is to become a businessman.
I started music with Boys Brigade- Bright Ejike (trombone) My musical experience began with the Boy’s Brigade and my chosen instrument then was the trumpet. Along the line I learnt to play keyboards, bass guitar, French horns and the trombone. I am also good in comedy.
Music is my religion-Faith Eriata (vocalist) I like lively, social, fun-loving, straightforward and serious-minded people. I like to listen to all genres of music. I see music as a religion because it is my source of faith and power. It is like my engine room. I was greatly influenced by listening to my father’s expansive music library.
Music is my destiny-Divine Grant(vocalist) my parents wanted me to pursue medicine, but I had other designs, believing music to be my destiny.
Trumpet, for the strong-Godwin Okwi (trumpeter), I believe the trumpet is only meant for the strong and I believe in straightforward people. My idols are Hugh Masekela, Arturo Sandoval, Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie. I also hope to do a collaboration with masekela someday
I want to become a top rated artist-Amanda Kalu (vocalists). I have the ambition of becoming a top-rated singer since music has helped me to remain focused
I want to be a showbiz presenter-Emeka John (vocalist/drummer) I hail from a musical family in which all members are involved with some form of music or the other. I would want to be a showbiz presenter, someday. my favorite musician is British pop star Craig David.
I like to socialize-Daniel Ikpeme (guitar/drums) I love to socialize. I stated music by playing the drums, before I moved on to the bass guitar. I also play the keyboards.
I want to be a model on drums-Temitope Odebiyi (drummer) my hobbies are listening to music, reading, writing and playing basketball and my ambition is to be a model to her world as a female drummer.
I want to be the greatest- Seun Adegboye (vocalist/guitarist) My first love is highlife music though I appreciates other styles. I also like playing football and keeping fit. I hate nagging. My ambition is to become one of the greatest musicians in the world!
I love the company of boys-Nnedi Ezirim (vocalist) I am the last child of my parents. They are strict and great disciplinarians. But I am an extrovert and I love the company of boys.
I’m easy going-Steven Ogunwede (Drummer) I am the last born in a family of five and I am an easy going fellow and one who would fight back, if the situation warrants it.
Life is not a bed of roses-Anthony Nwanne Iwediunor (Multi instrumentalist) I realised that life is not a bed of roses when I lost my mother. Although my family has a rich background in music, I am the only one who has decided to take it to the next level.
I was inspired by Fela-Harrison Ogbebor (clarinet) I love classical, Jazz and Gospel music; I was inspired to play clarinet by late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and I will ever remain grateful to my clarinet teacher.
I’m R&B freak-Will Nzeh (vocalist) I love soft rock, reggae and jazz but I am a freak of R&B I hope to become a professional musician with a plan B of owning a pharmaceutical company.
I started drumming with mum’s plates and comb-Ebenezer Ofili (drummer) I started drumming by hitting my mum’s plates with comb and sticks as a kid! This didn’t go down well with her but she never discouraged me from developing my talent. I believe StarQuest is a spring board to achieve my life ambition of becoming a great music star.
Menzigunuchi Oroma Iwedi (vocalist) I love R&B and soul music because these genres give her peace of mind. I would do anything to meet my favourite vocalist, American song star Beyonce.
I’m enjoying University education for my talent in music-Glory Osato Odeh (vocalist) I was single-handedly raised by my late mother and I am now a 100 level Mass Communications student of Benson Idahosa University, Benin courtesy of my musical talent.
Friends donated towards my participation in Star Quest-Ifiok Monday Effanga (guitarist) I have been responsible for myself since age sixteen; without the support of my parents. Friends even contributed in cash and kind towards my journey to Fameland. I am a strong lover of George Benson
I started from children choir-Chukwudi Daniel Ubido.(vocalist) my music career started at the age of nine years from the children choir of my church. I enjoy listening to Nigerian UK based R&B artist Lemar, I believe that most Nigerian music content lacks substance. In my spare time I play football. He will not settle for anything less than the grand prize in Starquest 2008!
I want to be famous-Ajumoke Nwaeze (vocalist) I believe the Nigerian music scene is experiencing a vibrant surge and I intend to explore it to the fullest. I am a good dancer and also enjoys the company of friendly and inspiring people. My life ambition is to be rich and famous.
I’m an introvert-Pelumi Togun (vocalist) I see myself as an introvert and I believe music is forever always around. If I did not have this talent in music I would have simply devoted my life to serving God.
I’m still committed to my Jackson Eme Okoro(vocalist) I love listening to Reggae and R&B and I have created a combination which I call, ‘Reggae Afro R&B’; a fusion of all the styles. I am still committed to completing my course in accountancy.
I’m ‘Mr. Nice’-Temitope Ogunlowo (Lead guitarist) I see myself as “Mr. Nice.” I relax by listening to jazz guitarists George Benson and Earl Klugh, or by playing football.
I’m interested in comedy-Isaiah Okoh (drummer) I am interested in comedy. I also like providing motivation for people who need some. I dislike laziness with a passion.
My family is musically inclined-Marvin Atsimene (vocalist) I think I am the latest in a long line of family members who are musically gifted. I still see the picture of my grandparents entertaining the family using traditional musical instruments.
Earl inspires me-Albert Oyakhilome.(keyboardist). I like Jazz and blues and guitarist Earl Klugh inspires me. Pianist Bud Powell is my reference point. I intend to complete my education and embark on a career in Computer Programming.
I’m lucky to live within the church-Jeremiah Ishaya.(drummer) I am simply lucky to have lived within the church premises where I was opportuned at such early age to come in contact with musical instruments. So I dislike dishonest people and admires the music of Face and R. Kelly.
I love cooking-Christian Amagiya (keyboard/vocal) my uncle introduced me to the piano and my relationship with the instrument has been very cordial. I also love cooking and believe that cooking is neither a female nor male preserve.
I found succor in singing-Blessed Edewor (vocal) I use music to wipe out the memories of a harsh upbringing. I love the music of international Hip hop and R&B stars.
I’m okay with Nigerian music -Ken Fidelis (vocalist) I have my eyes on the political terrain. But I am very impressed by the positive development in Nigerian music.
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