Reality TV star Neo Akpofure has opened up about how meeting music executive Don Jazzy a decade ago marked a turning point in his life and career.
Taking to Instagram, Neo revealed that he was randomly chosen as the winner of the MTV Base trivia competition titled “A Day with Don Jazzy” ten years ago.
He missed out on travelling to South Africa for an award show due to his university exams.
However, Neo shared that he met with Don Jazzy in Lagos
This is alongside the ₦500,000 compensation he received, completely shifted his perspective on life.
According to him, that single encounter reignited his confidence, inspired his dreams.
Also, made him believe he could achieve anything he set his mind to.
“Ten years ago, when I was questioning my future, I was randomly selected out of thousands as the winner of the MTV Base ‘A Day with Don Jazzy’ trivia. I had spent just ₦60 answering questions about Don Jazzy, not knowing those few clicks would open a door I never imagined,” he wrote.
“That single encounter changed my life. It made me believe I could truly be whoever I wanted to be. It reignited a fire in me that no circumstance could put out,” he added.
In response, Don Jazzy celebrated Neo, writing:
“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.”
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Neo, whose full name is Emuobonuvie Akpofure, rose to fame after participating in the Big Brother Naija Season 5 ‘Lockdown’ edition in 2020.
