On Tuesday 28 March, MultiChoice Nigeria announced the show and the return of the judges at a media launch at the company’s multi-use studio in Lagos. Popular TV Personality, IK osakioduwawill return as the show’s host for the third time along with obi asika, who will also judge its third season. superstar singer-songwriter If my and multi-award winning artist D’banj they also return a second time, ensuring the band stays together.
The company announced the show’s return in January, with the online and physical auditions soon after. The eighth season will premiere on April 23, beginning with the audition recordings. Fans are waiting to get excited by the hilarious and beautiful performances of the upcoming superstars. The audition and theater week will air from April 23 to May 21, so fans can follow the journey of the show’s final contestants live. The live shows will start on May 28 and end on July 16, when a new Nigerian idol will emerge.
Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Director of West African Content and Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria spoke about MultiChoice’s reasons for producing an eighth season of the show. She said, “Nigerian Idol has continued to offer talented Nigerian artists the platform to show the continent what they can do and the chance to achieve fame through hard work and dedication. It is a rare opportunity to gain access to hands-on mentoring provided by the judges, our vocal coaches, world-class production team and choreographers who together reveal the intricacies of the industry to these talents and an opportunity for them to hone the skill in preparation for their contracts”.
returning judge If my he talked about the qualities that a Nigerian idol should possess. She said, “Have a great work ethic and be passionate about your work. Talent is never enough.”
On the other hand, obi asika he confessed that he was looking forward to beginning the journey of choosing a new winner. He said, “If you’re going to get to the top 20, it’s a real fight because there are a lot of people and a lot of people crash. Every year, I’m upset that we leave some people behind. It is always a battle, but it is also a pleasure. We have been blessed with incredible talents. It is one of the things that makes Nigerians special. These amazing talents show up every year and I can assure you there are special people this season.”
At the inauguration, Legumes Nigeria music journalist adeayo adebiyi asked one of the judges, Obi Asika, if the upcoming season will reflect Nigeria’s music scene, especially since the show is known for focusing primarily on vocal prowess.
Asika acknowledged that the show relied on singing skills and is hopeful that this season, the audition will attract more talent that reflects the Nigerian music industry.
Nigerian Idol is a platform created to showcase remarkable Nigerian voices to a global audience while empowering contestants with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Viewers can expect the best in entertainment as they watch talent from across the country compete for the grand prize.
