Teacher Resigns To Be On ‘Star The Winner Is’

Funsho Arogundade

When 28-year-old English language school teacher, Happiness Ayomide took to ‘Star The Winner Is’ stage during the singing game show last weekend, she proved in more ways than one that her melodious voice, apart from her school kids, remains an invaluable possession.

Dressed in a alluring and dazzling black and gold dress, Happiness who resigned from her teaching job just to be on the show delivered a vocally outstanding performance of At Last by Etta James making her win the 1st round duel against opponent Michael with a whooping 99 votes from the 101 jury. And that drew her closer to the life-changing grand prize of N10million and a brand new car.

“I had to resign my job to come for this show so that my kids won’t suffer. I am absolutely glad that this has paid off,” said an excited Happiness.

The heated final round duel of the episode between Happiness and Chize Ordu gave the judges a tough time selecting a winner; however Happiness emerged victorious with an impressive soulful rendition of Alicia Keys Brand New Me.

With a mixture of songs from astounding artistes like 2face, Onyeka Onwenu, Praiz, Barry White, Whitney Houston and others, the contestants for the night, Happiness, Chize, Oluwaseyi, Micheal, Victoria and Brigid delivered amazing performances that kept members of the jury and audience at the edge of their seats.

Happiness joins Philip and Brenda, winners from episode 1 and 2 respectively, in the race for the big prize during the semi final and subsequently, the final round.