2 January 2009
Nicholas Bulgar, Helen Pajebo and Victoria Tiah emerged as winner, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up of the much publicized "A Star Is Born" competition organized by the Public Information Service of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) and sponsored by Comium-Liberia, a GSM operator.
Most importantly, the three main winners were presented the cash prizes of US$2,500, representing US$1,000 for 2nd place winner, US$1,500 for the 1st place winner and US$2,000 for the winner.
The rest of the finalists received other prizes. The nine finalists include Victoria Tiah, Nicholas Bulgar, Paul K. Harding; Ade Wart, Russeline Goffah and Helen Pajebo. Others are Esi Duche, Amos Ralph Onumah and Elsie Sidu.
It was an amazing occasion of admiration for the achievers and it was watched by few staff of UNMIL, including Kojo Mensah, Head of UNMIL Radio and the head of the Outreach, Kinsley Oghorbor.
Also in attendance was staff of Comium as well as Liberian musical stars. Before the occasion officially got started, the finalists rendered a melody that stirred the audience and grounded them.
In his welcome remarks, the head of ISP of Comium, Logan Campbell praised the winners for their excellent display of musical talents, noting that Comium was proud to have sponsored the show which is aimed at tapping young talents of the country.
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