4th September, 2013
After their narrow escape from the eviction axe penultimate weekend, Symphony, the only group remaining in Glo X-Factor, has finally bowed out of the singing reality television show.
The Ghanaian three-man group was evicted after an eventful sojourn in the show and thus marked the end of their dream of grabbing the N24 million cash prize and a recording contract with Sony Music.
They became the fourth group to be evicted after SmoothBoiz, DNA Twins, as well as Ankara Boi had left the show in that order.
Symphony and Vicky recorded the lowest votes and the two had to sing for the judges to decide who stays and goes home.
As expected of Ghana singer and one of the judges, Reggie Rockstone, was the first to choose whom to save from the bottom two. “I have to look out for my chosen. I pick Symphony,” said Rockstone.
Onyeka in her comment praised the trio for their flair and enthusiasm, adding that they should not kill this talent. She later voted for Vicky, who has always remained her choice from the beginning of the show. “I vote for Vicky. We can’t afford to lose her,” Onyeka said.
For straight three weeks, rap star, M.I, played the decider as he voted last. “I feel Symphony gave the best performance last week. However, I always tell myself, ‘Judge, be honest. Who has been the best and most interesting?’ Vicky has it. Unfortunately, Symphony, your X-Factor journey ends here.”
With the panache they performed each song chosen for them by their mentor, Reggie Rockstone, their exit comes as a surprise.
The group, who joined the show from the Kumasi audition centre, gave their best from their first day at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi, Ghana, qualifying to be part of the 35 singers selected to represent Ghana in Lagos.
Symphony’s splendid performance did not only get them into the Lagos boot camp but earned them a slot in the final nine chosen to compete for the ultimate prize of $150,000.
Meanwhile, Symphony was accorded a grand reception upon their arrival at the Kumasi Airport, Ghana on Monday. They were received by a welcome party and driven through the streets of Kumasi and then to their various families for what turned out to be a heroic welcome.
Each family was full of praise and admiration that their sons had made it far in an international competition which started with thousands of teeming youths.