Reality TV star Neo Akpofure has opened up about how meeting music mogul Don Jazzy a decade ago became a pivotal moment in his life.
Sharing his story on Instagram, Neo revealed that he was unexpectedly chosen as the winner of MTV Base’s trivia competition, “A Day with Don Jazzy”, ten years ago.
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Although university exams prevented him from traveling to South Africa for an award show, Neo said his Lagos encounter with Don Jazzy and the ₦500,000 he received had a lasting impact.
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“That single encounter changed my life. It made me believe that I could truly be whoever I wanted to be. It reignited a fire in me that no circumstance could put out,” he wrote.
Neo reflected on the moment, saying: “Destiny may know my name, but grace has never failed to find me in moments of doubt and uncertainty. Ten years ago, at a time when I questioned so much about my future, I was randomly selected out of thousands as the winner of the MTV Base ‘A Day with Don Jazzy’ @mtnng trivia. I had spent just N60 answering questions about Don Jazzy, not knowing that those few clicks would open a door I never imagined.
“The prize was an all-expense-paid trip with Don Jazzy and the Mavin crew to South Africa for an award show. Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it because of my exams at Unical. Yet, God still showed up for me. I was flown to Lagos to meet Don Jazzy, and to my shock, I was given a ₦500,000 compensation.”
Expressing gratitude, Neo continued, “Today, a decade later, I look back with so much gratitude. To my @donjazzy, who without even knowing, re-inspired my dreams—thank you. To God, who has kept every promise He made to me—thank you. I am a living testimony that when grace speaks, destiny listens.”
Don Jazzy responded warmly to Neo’s post, saying: “Bro GOD got you. You are destined for greatness. Everybody I know that knows you always has amazing things to say about you. Makes me happy and I’m proud to have a line or 2 in your book. More blessings ahead.”
Neo, whose full name is Emuobonuvie Akpofure, rose to further fame as a housemate on the Big Brother Naija Season 5 Lockdown edition in 2020. During his time in the house, he was known for his entertaining personality and developed a close bond with fellow contestant Vee.
At the time of his audition, Neo was a 400-level student at the University of Calabar and was chosen as one of the 20 housemates for the season.
