The winner of the first season of The Voice Nigeria has emerged after a few months of stiff competition amidst tension and she is A’rese Emokpae.

Emokpae is a 28 year-old stage actress, who has appeared in various theatre acts and musicals. She beat Chike,Brenda, Cornell, Patrick, Viveeyan, Nonso Bassey and Dewe .

During her blind audition, A’rese got three turns with her rendition of Adele’s ‘Skyfall.’

A’rese’s win also makes Waje the first Nigerian judge to win the show.

Someone says “Talent still beats hard work. But combining the both will give/you automatic success. That’s what she did. The combo is pure. In between, She’s really pretty, and thumps up for Waje