Odudu Otu emerges as the winner of Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12

Odudu Otu, an athlete from Akwa Ibom, beat three other contestants to emerge as the ultimate man in the 2021 edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search.

The 12th season of the survival reality show kicked off on October 16 with hosts Toke Makinwa and alumnus Kunle Remi as headliners. Former headliner, Bob-Manuel Udokwu also made a guest appearance, guiding the top four finalists on their quest for Akolo’s chest.

Themed ‘The Age of Craftsmanship’, the show had 18 contestants in the jungle after nearly a decade of hiatus. Otu joins the list of gallant previous winners including Michael Nwachukwu, Chris Okagbue.

Odudu began to reach the limelight when he beat Damilola, a buoyant favourite, and won the 14th task of the ultimate search.

Odudu was a member of the Iroko clan comprising of members like Damola, Yankari, Esitima, Tobechukwu, and Gerald, who were considered by viewers as a formidable clan in Amorokin camp. However, Gerald was one of the first to be evicted, while Esitima, who found three boomerangs made it to the top seven. Damola also made it to the final. Odudu began to shine when Individual tasks were given and it seemed that he had reserved his energy for his individual excellence.

In the final episode of the 12th season of the Gulder Ultimate Search, Odudu emerged winner after finding the Chest which contains the secret of the proverbial Akolo’s secret brew.

Having emerged as the winner of the show, Odudu has gone home with N50 million worth of prizes, including an SUV, as well as a return ticket to Dubai.