18-year-old UNIPORT student wins Christian reality television show
Eighteen-year-old David Amakiri has emerged as the winner of Nigeria and Africa’s first-ever Christian reality television show.
Amakiri, a 200-level Biomedical Technology student at the University of Port Harcourt, outperformed eight other contestants to win the grand prize of ₦1 million.
Despite competing against graduates, the young undergraduate stood out by scoring highest across various evaluations, which included essay writing and general knowledge tests in politics, current affairs, medical sciences, and Christian religious studies.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Monday following his victory, Amakiri, a native of Kalabari in Rivers State, credited his success to diligent preparation.
The ₦1 million prize was presented by Mr. Abuoma Chuka, President and Founder of the Xtreme Search Reality Television Show, during the inaugural edition of the programme.
Chuka explained that the show, sponsored by Psalmist Missionary Global, is the first Christian-themed reality TV programme in both Nigeria and Africa. He said the initiative was born out of a desire to address the increasing moral decline in society, by promoting godliness, sound moral values, cultural heritage, and Christian principles.
“This project provides a more purposeful alternative to today’s mainstream reality shows, many of which tend to promote immorality,” Chuka said.
He added that the show also aims to empower both undergraduates and graduates struggling with unemployment.
“We remember the sacrifices we made to earn a university degree. It’s disheartening that, despite such efforts, many graduates remain jobless. This platform is our way of supporting and empowering them with a ₦1 million prize,” he explained.
Chuka said participants were chosen through an online application process on the organiser’s website—psalmistmissionaryglobal.org/theextremesearch—and through physical screening sessions.
He expressed hopes of expanding the show and increasing the prize money to reach more unemployed youths and called on individuals, corporate organisations, and government agencies to partner with the show to advance its humanitarian goals.