Nigerian Emerges Winner Of The Voice UK 2018

A talented 18-year-old Nigerian lady, Ruti Olajugbagbe emerged the winner of The Voice 2018 beating Donel Mangena who came second place.

Ruti broke down in tears after host Emma Willis announced her as the winner, alongside her coach Sir Tom Jones.

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Speaking after her win, Ruti said: ‘I wasn’t expecting this… I didn’t expect to get to the blind audition, I don’t know what to say!’

Ruti Olajugbagbe won £100,000 prize, as well as a deal with Republic Records.

Donel was equally pleased, despite coming runner, he said: “Thank you so much. I’ve loved every second of it. To have come runner-up, it’s amazing. Working with Willis has been my highlight. I’m so happy, as happy as Ruti.”

In other for her to be officially assigned the winner Ruti duetted with Tom for a beautiful version of Louis Armstrong’s ‘What a Wonderful World’ as well as belting out Daniel Bedingfield’s If You’re Not the One.

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