‘Merciful God’ written and performed by Vizion (Emeka Onyema) has made it to the final of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) based in Nashville, USA. The finalists were chosen from 15,000 entrants, so this is a great accomplishment that truly highlights Emeka’s song writing talent.

The songs are also included in the People's Voice - an online voting contest that allows the public to listen to all the finalists'songs and vote for their favorite. People's Voice is separate from, and in addition to, the winners selected by ISC's panel of judges. Emeka needs your support…. please vote for him to ensure he wins the people’s Voice and hopefully he will also win the main contest decided by the Judges shown below.

You can listen to ‘Merciful God’ and vote at http://www.sonicbids.com/voting/candidates.asp?poll_id=118

ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of any songwriting contest in the world. Music entries are heard by some of the most high-profile and influential figures in the music industry and it is an excellent opportunity for artists and bands that are looking to gain exposure in the music industry.

Recording Artist Judges Include:

*  Macy Gray - Grammy Winner, Singer/Songwriter
*  Sean Paul - Grammy Winner
*  Tom Waits - Grammy Winner, Singer/Songwriter
*  Amy Ray - Grammy Winner, Singer/Songwriter (Indigo Girls)
*  Cassandra Wilson - Grammy Winner, Jazz Vocalist and Songwriter
*  Darryl McDaniels - Founding Member, Run D.M.C.

Music Industry Judges Include:

*  Monte Lipman - President, Universal Records[/li]
*  Charlie Walk - President, Epic Records [/li]
*  Cameron Strang - President, New West Records
*  Tara Griggs-Magee - Executive VP Gospel/Urban Music, Sony Records

Make we support our naija brother!

Wow. Thank Goodness, Naija peeps are doing well in international contests. Just last Year F6 was the talk of the town, now it's Vizion. I've voted for him.

Nice one Christino. This is a major competition, look at the number of grammy award winners amonst the judges, including Sean Paul, Macy Gray etc http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/prizejudge.htm

It would be great to show them that naija people too sabi music. Get voting guys.

Here is Vizion's website: http://www.stonebuiltproductions.com/ . You can listen to his songs and watch a video of one of his performances. The quality of the music is very good.

I hear Rhythm FM plays his songs in Nigeria.

Only 10 days left, please vote to ensure a Nigerian wins this competion.