By Ayomide Otitoju
Olaniyi Oluwakemi Abisola, popularly known as Abisola, has emerged as the winner of the BIGI Music Competition at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, stop of Soundcity OnTour.
Abisola impressed the judges and audience during the BIGI Music auditions held from August 18 to 20, securing the top position among a group of student artistes competing for recognition and cash prizes.
Moses Yakubu Ibrahim, known as Bhig Moe, finished as first runner-up, while Ibrahim Yakubu Binkalim, popularly known as Ibrahim Binkaly, placed second runner-up.
The three finalists shared a ₦1 million cash prize, with Abisola receiving ₦500,000, Bhig Moe taking home ₦350,000 and Ibrahim Binkaly earning ₦150,000.
The ABU activation marked the 15th stop of the 20-campus Soundcity OnTour, sponsored by BIGI and Fearless Energy Drink and running across Nigerian universities from June to October 2026.
The three-day event featured campus engagement and build-up activities on Day One, BIGI Music auditions on Day Two and the main Soundcity OnTour concert on Day Three.
Through the BIGI Music platform, emerging student artistes have the opportunity to showcase their talents before live audiences and compete for a pathway to wider recognition.
Outstanding performers from the university stops will have the opportunity to advance to regional battles, with the strongest acts progressing to the national stage.
The two eventual national winners will receive studio production, A&R mentorship led by Bankulli, Soundcity Radio exposure and professionally produced music videos.
The Zaria stop also featured performances from Nigerian artistes including Falz, Magnito, Firstklaz, Hypeman Best and DJ Dewik.
Rite Foods Limited, makers of BIGI and Fearless Energy Drink, said the nationwide tour provides an avenue to engage young Nigerians through music and campus culture while supporting emerging artistes.
With 15 campuses completed, Soundcity OnTour will continue its nationwide tour, with the next stop scheduled for the Federal University of Agriculture, Ogun State, from September 29 to October 1, 2026.
The tour is expected to visit five more campuses before concluding in Abuja in October.
