Since Gulder Ultimate Search or GUS took off in 2004, the show, which has been described as the most “uncensored” show ever has produced several winners.
Odudu Otu is the reigning champion of season 12 which came to an end on December 25, 2021, after finding the Chest which houses the secret of the proverbial Akolo’s secret brew. He walks home with N50 million worth of prizes, including an SUV and a return ticket to Dubai.
Ezeugo Egwuagwu is the pioneer winner of the show followed by Lucan Chambliss in 2005 while Hector Joberteh won 2006 (he was assassinated by gunmen in September 3, 2017)
The 2021 edition of GUS which is in its 11th season will be hosted by Kunle Remi, who won the 7th season in 2010.
Themed ‘The Age of Craftsmanship’, it is expected to kick off on October 16 and run through December 19.
Below are the winners of Gulder Ultimate Search from 2004 till date
| Past Seasons | Location | Theme | Winner | Prize Money |
| GUS 1 (2004) | Snake Island in Lagos State | The Legend of Captain Kush | Mr. Ezeugo Egwuagwu | N3,000,000 |
| GUS 2 | Obudu Hills, Calabar Cross River | The Lost Helmet of General Maxmllian | Mr. Lucan Chambliss | N5,000,000 |
| GUS 3 | NIFOR, Benin Edo State | The Brew Master’s Secret | Mr. Hector Joberteh (was killed September 3, 2017) | N5,000,00 plus Ford Explorer SUV |
| GUS 4 | The Shere Hills of Jos | The Search for the Golden Age | Mr Dominic Mudabai | N5,000,000 plus SUV |
| Season 5 | Stormy hills of Mmaku in Awgu, Enugu State | The Lost Chronicle | Mr Michael Nwachukwu | N5,000,000 plus a brand new SUV |
| Season 6 | Omodo Forest of Aagba, Boripe LGA, Osun State | The Horn of Valour | Mr. Uche Nwaezeapu | |
| Celebrity Showdown (2010)
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La Campaigne Tropicana, Epe, Lagos State | The Golden Goblet | Nollywood Actor Mr. Emeka Ike | N7,000,000 |
| 2010 GUS 7 | Omo Forest, J4 Ogun State | The Ultimate Hero’ | Mr. Oyekunle Oluwaremi (Kunle Remi) | |
| Season 8 | The Kukuruku Hills, Egbetua Quarters in Ososo, Akoko-Edo Edo State | The Contest of Champions | Mr. Chris Okagbue | |
| 2012 Edition known as Season 9 | Usaka, Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom | ‘The Gatekeeper’s Fortune | Paschal Eronmose Ojezele | |
| Season 10 | Forest of Usaka, Akwa Ibom | The Tenth Symbol | Mr. Dennis Okike | N10,000,000 plus a brand new Mitsubishi Pajero |
| Season 11 | Aguleri forest in Anambra state | The General’s Helmet’ | Mr Chinedu Ubachukwu | N10M plus a brand new Ford Explorer car. |
| Season 12 | Akwa Ibom | Age of Craftsmanship | Odudu Otu | N20M plus a brand new Sports Utility Vehicle |
Already, a list of 2021 finalists has been released by the sponsors of the TV reality show, the Nigerians Breweries. They include Emiola Michael Tosin, Chidinma Okeibe, Damilola Odedina, Omokhafe Racheal Bello, and Odudu Otu among others.
One of them will walk home with the grand prize of N50, 000, 000 including a brand new Sports Utility Vehicle
References:
- Fajana, Adekunle (September 2, 2021). “Gulder Ultimate Search: Where are the past winners now?”. Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- Wikipedia. “Gulder Ultimate Search”. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- Kenechukwu, Stephen (October 6, 2021). “Okagbue, Okike… where are Gulder Ultimate Search past winners?”. TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
