Winning a reality TV show can be a life-changing event, but for Nigerian Idol Season 5 winner Kunle Ogunrombi, better known as K-Peace, the reality after the show has been far from glamorous. In a recent interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast with media personality Nedu Wazobia, K-Peace opened up about the challenges he faced after winning the competition in 2015 and the unfulfilled promises from the show’s organizers.
K-Peace emerged victorious in the Etisalat-sponsored 2015 edition of Nigerian Idol, a triumph that was supposed to come with a hefty reward. He was promised N7.5 million, a car, and a two-week trip to Dubai. However, in a candid conversation, K-Peace revealed that he never received these promised prizes, leaving him struggling financially and feeling neglected.
In the interview, K-Peace expressed his frustration with the organizers, who kept delaying the delivery of his rewards. “We would go for interviews with empty belle as a Nigerian Idol winner. We would walk through Lagos without food,” he lamented. Despite his victory on national television, the reality star found himself facing hardships, unable to reap the benefits of his hard-earned success.
K-Peace’s revelation has sparked reactions from fans and netizens, many of whom are shocked and disheartened by his experience. Here are some of the comments from social media users:
- @fwesh.kaycee: “Lol 😂 ‘plenty talk dey o’ 😂 that one hit me.”
- @instawitefe: “Who called Dee one here…..😲 you guys are just making this guy relevant.”
- @filius_gratiae: “We love watching this show but pls, make we no see dat mumu d1 again for here.”
- @seriki_of_nottingham: “Who dressed D1 up? That guy look just like a houseboy.”
- @ice_4sure: “@unusualphyna spoke what BB9ja did to her, after she won, una attack her. Guy man don speak now o.”
- @msheriff__: “Omo, no kaypeace be this, thank God for this interview, I search to see how this guy dey, I knew something went wrong.”
- @jayempire24_: “They will promise what they can’t fulfill and eat fans money in the process.”
- @steelzdavincci: “The corruption aside…. what have u done with the platform & the fame it gave u?? Big .”
Despite the setbacks, K-Peace remains resilient and continues to pursue his passion for music. His story serves as a stark reminder of the challenges that reality TV stars can face behind the scenes and the importance of holding organizers accountable for their promises.
As K-Peace’s story gains traction, it highlights the need for transparency and fairness in reality TV competitions. Fans and supporters hope that his experience will lead to positive changes in the industry, ensuring that future winners receive the rewards and recognition they deserve.
