Breaking: Multichoice Opens Entries For Nigerian Idols, Season Nine

MultiChoice Nigeria, owners of Gotv, Dstv brands and organisers of the popular music reality TV show, Nigerian Idol, has announced the opening of entries for the ninth edition of the show.

Announcing the opening is the Executive Head of Content and Channels West Africa, MultiChoice, Dr. Busola Tejumola.

The online entry submission begins January 19, and will close at midnight on January 29.

The theme for the 2024 edition is “Dare to Dream,” which is aimed at inspiring young and talented Nigerians to take the bold step by auditioning for this year’s Nigerian Idol.

Interested participants should be between the ages of 16 – 28, they are expected to record a 30-second clip of themselves singing any song of their choice and upload to http://www.africamagic.tv/nigerianidol.

“The success of previous editions of Nigerian Idol has encouraged more young Nigerians to dare to dream. Today they are some of the voices that carry our African stories and inspire others to live their dreams. Season nine promises to be bigger and more entertaining than other seasons. Interested contestants can send their entries to the Nigerian Idol portal on our Africa Magic website.”

Tejumola also disclosed that the show will be sponsored by soft drink brand, Bigi and gadget manufacturer, Tecno.

The eighth edition of the show saw Victory Gbakara, emerge winner, taking home a total grand prize worth N100 million, which included a N35 million cash prize, a car and a recording contract.