Rhoda Rhoda, a 26 year old Theatre Arts graduate of Delta State University is currently a Radio Presenter with Ray Power in Lagos. Rhoda loves drawing, painting, acting and cooking. She dislikes disrespectful people, liars and cheats. Some of her favourite artistes are Jennifer Hudson and Mariah Carey. Rhoda loves her country Nigeria, which she describes as richly blessed with great and lovely people; however, she considers the lack of social and infrastructural development as a major issue. Her must-have Academy item is her Bible because it guides her through her daily activities.

Ochuko Ochuko, a Babcock University graduate, was born in Lagos in the late 70’s. He works as a contact centre supervisor but his passion for music has brought him this far. He loves basketball, poetry and music. In his leisure time, he watches movies, does karaoke and goes night clubbing.Ochuko does not watch or follow football…too much unnecessary stress. Artistes like Brian McKnight, Neyo, Luther Vandross, Alicia Keys, and Reuben Studdard are his favorites. He also likes reading Sidney Sheldon, John Grisham and Stephen King novels. Ochuko loves pounded yam and Efo Riro (vegetable soup). He dislikes snobs, greedy, and dirty people. A whole lot of drama and fun is the summary of what he expects in the Academy

Monica A 24 year old undergraduate of Ebonyi State University. Monica loves reading, visiting friends, going to church and singing. Her favourite artistes include Whitney Houston, Beyonce Knowles, Asa, Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys and Lara George. She is proudly Nigerian but sees unemployment as a critical issue. Monica is put off by pride, insincerity, gossips, flies and rats! She would like to go into the Academy with her Bible because it’s the source of her strength and inspiration. She hopes that the Academy will be fun, friendly and interesting.

Modele Modele was born in September 1987 in Minna, Niger State and currently lives in Abeokuta. She enjoys exercising, singing, cooking and giving herself the assurance that there is more to life. She will like to live in the United States and admires artistes like Beyonce and Mariah Carey. She hopes to be one of the five finalists and is up for the challenge.