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After four weeks of intense competition, Edeh Steven aka Steve O, has finally emerged winner of Season 2 of The Game reality show.
The indigene of Enugu State and former Business Development Manager at a hospital, beat 28 other contestants to become victorious.
Describing his victory as a dream come true, Steve O, however, attributed it to God’s grace, self-belief and determination. According to him, the reality show had helped him overcome shyness, build confidence and improve his ability to express himself before cameras and large audiences.
“Coming to this show, I have been able to break out from my shell. Within these few weeks, with the help of my camp coach, camp director and the Game Master, I have built a lot of confidence that I can actually stand before cameras and audiences of any capacity and express myself freely,” he said.
Steven added that interacting with contestants from different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds had taught him valuable lessons about relationships and teamwork, which he hoped to apply beyond the competition.
Reflecting on his victory, he said he had believed he could win from the moment he entered the mansion. “I am very much grateful to God Almighty. The only thing I can say that stood me out is the grace of God. Immediately I stepped into this mansion, I already saw myself as a winner,” he stated.
Beyond his personal achievement, Steve said he hoped to use his success to support less-privileged people and help his fellow contestants pursue their ambitions.
He also commended the organisers for providing young people with a platform to discover their abilities, develop their talents and explore new opportunities.
“While I commend the organisers for this initiative, I also want them to sustain it because more young Nigerians could benefit from similar opportunities,” Steve noted.
Ilyas Achimugu aka X Dogg, emerged as the 1st runner-up, while Odama Friday Ogar, known as Believe, finished in third place.
Achimugu, a music producer, rapper and singer from Kogi State, described his participation as an exciting and educational experience that helped him discover abilities he had not previously recognised.
He said the four-week competition had contributed to his personal and professional development, expressing optimism that the experience would make him a better artiste.
Achimugu, however, admitted that the eviction process was emotionally challenging because he had developed close relationships with other contestants. He described watching them leave the mansion as difficult, saying the suspense surrounding evictions tested the contestants emotionally.
Ogar, the second runner-up, expressed surprise and excitement at his achievement, describing his participation as his first experience in a television reality show.
He said his humorous personality helped him entertain fellow contestants, particularly during his tenure as Head of House, when he sought to promote unity and ensure that everyone felt included.
Ogar added that he would leave the show with greater discipline, confidence and valuable lessons that would help him make a positive impact on society.
The organisers commended the contestants for their resilience, determination and commitment throughout the competition, urging them to apply the lessons learn to their personal and professional lives.
