All About Nigerian Idols Reality TV Show

After five years on Nigerian Television, the Nigerian Idols franchise returns for the sixth edition in 2021. The Nigerian Idol has produced several music stars that include Mercy Chinwo, Moses Obi Adikwe, Evelle and K-Peace. Others are Omawunmi, Timi Dakolo and Jordie.
The Judges: For the 2021 edition of the Nigerian Idol, the judges were unveiled as Obi Asika, Seyi Shay and DJ Sose. The three new Judges of the show include Jeffrey Daniel, Yinka Davis, Audi Maikori, Charlie Boy, Femi Kuti and Naeto C.
According to the organisers, the choice of the new Judges stems from their track records and achievements over the years, Seyi Shay has established herself as a frontline music star and DJ Sose as a frontline disc jockey flying the Nigerian flag high.
The Host:- Ik Osakioduwa was announced as the host of the 2021 edition of the Nigerian Idols. Ik was announced as the host in a recent unveiling of the show that is scheduled to kick off on March
Osakioduwa returns to the spotlight having hosted some of Multi choice’s borrowed franchise that include Big Brother Africa, Big Brother Naija and Nigerian Idols.
Format and Grand prize:- The 2021 edition of Nigerian Idols will follow the usual format known with it. The build up of the proper show kicks off March 14, 2021 while the proper show begins on Sunday, March 28 till July 2021 for 16 whole Sundays.
The organisers also announced that the Music Reality TV Show would be filmed in a world class studio in Lagos, Nigeria. Contestants are judged and put up for evictions, while the viewers vote for who eventually emerges the winner of the show.
According to channel director, African Magic Channels, Wangi Mba Uzoukwu, over 3,600 entries were sent online from where the Judges auditioned the candidates that will make the show.
Mba Uzoukwu also stressed that as the company did during the filming of BBNaija Season 5, the company will put in place all required protocols and guidelines stipulated by the NCDC to curb Covid-19.
Martin Mabutho, the chief customer officer of Multichoice announced that a grand prize of N50 million is up for the eventual winner of the show. He stressed that the grand prize include a recording contract, a luxurious car and other prizes.