Cornel Ogar is a Multi-Instrumentalist, Prolific Songwriter, Producer, Singer, Vocal Trainer, Actor, and Model. He has won various singing competitions over the span of fifteen years. The notable one was Star Quest; a reality TV show sponsored by Nigerian Breweries Plc which was held in 2006. He led the band D’accord to win the contest. This gave him the opportunity to perform on the same stage with’ A’ list Artistes like 9ice, Tu Face Idibia, Psquare, Kcee, Banky W just to mention a few. He also performed with international acts like ll Cool J, Akon, Kanye West, T Pain, Nelly, and Ludacris. in 2016 finished the top 4 at the maiden edition of the International singing competition called The Voice Nigeria. This competition had the legendary Tu Baba, Timi Dakolo, Waje and Patoranking as coaches. He released his debut single ‘Smile Again’ in December 2016. He performed at The Future Awards 2016, AMMA Awards 2017, and Nollywood Health Summit 2017 amongst others.

Below is the summary of the Interview Audition! Sing! Win! with Cornel Ogar

He recalled that he had discovered his gift in music at a young age of nine and had been planning his music career ever since. He agreed that he had faced resistance from his Father during the early stage of his music career. He recalled his many failed attempts in writing JAMB until he finally got in after he sat for the Music option.

He started out with the classical genre of music, then to R & B until now where he sings at his church choir, he has been doing Gospel so far. He shared some of the challenging moments in his music career; failed record deals as well as poor attendance during organized music rehearsals. He said that in spite of the challenges which he said has helped him so far in his career, he still continues to learn.

He motioned on up and coming musicians to never give up but instead hold onto the belief that things will work out. He recalled his stint with musical instruments starting out with drums, the bass guitar and moving to play the piano. To this, he said that it was important for any good musician to have good knowledge of playing certain musical instruments as it will guide them in creating good music.

After every Music Competition he said that it was common for him to go back and restrategize so as to do better in subsequent ones. In preparing for auditions he listed out that first one needed to be physically ready taking cognizance of their eating habits and appearance.

He went on to talk about the need to understand the songs one would be performing so as to bring out their best voice. He also stressed on the need to understand one’s voice texture and pitch. He said that one also needed to be ready psychologically; having a positive state of mind and seek spiritual guidance. In his final words, he advised up and coming musicians to work towards finding their voice, maximizing their potentials and to keep believing that everything will work out.