In 2011 when Onyekachi Onwuka dazzled the judges including Jeffrey Daniel, Audu Maikori and Yinka Davies, with her golden voice, aspiring musicians across Africa saw the Nigerian Idol reality TV show for what it truly is – a beacon of hope.
Nigerian Idol: Theatre Week closes as 11 contestants make it to finals
Initially, 68 contestants were selected for the theatre week, but after a series of tests and performances only 11 scaled through.
After two weeks of excitement, the theatre week for
Nigerian Idolseason 6 came to an end on Sunday night as the judges finally selected the 11 contestants who will be battling it out in the finals to become Nigeria’s next biggest singing sensation.
Initially, 68 contestants were selected for the theatre week, but after a series of tests and performances only 11 scaled through.
During the second week of theatre week, contestants were assessed on the strength of their voice and their overall stage performance.
By Vanessa Obioha
Since it returned for the sixth season a month ago, the reality singing competition Nigerian Idol has generated discourse on various platforms, particularly on the choice of judges. The show, which launched the music careers of artists like Yeka Onka, Mercy Chinwo and Evelle, kicked off with a pre-show on March 14 that showcased nationwide auditions with viewers given the power to rate the auditions before the commencement of the main show.
Following the pre-show, the first round of auditions premiered on Sunday, March 28, on Africa Magic. This season’s judges creative entrepreneur Obi Asika, musician Seyi Shay, and disc jockey DJ Sose have been saddled with the responsibility of separating the wheat from the chaff, or simply put, distinguishing those who have the vocal talent to go the distance from those who are simply not cut out for it.
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The sixth season of the popular singing reality show, Nigerian Idol, premieres on March 14 from 6 pm on DStv Channel 198 and GOtv Channel 29.
The much-anticipated show will open with a special airing of the most entertaining moments from the auditions which took place late last year.
Viewers will also be given an opportunity to play judge during this pre-show by rating their performances of the contestants on the Nigerian Idol website.
In addition, they will also find out if their favourites made it to the Judges’ list when the main show starts on March 28.
The organisers in a statement on Thursday said the Nigerian Idol platform provides a launchpad for young, talented Nigerians to achieve their dreams in music on the local and global stage. According to Africa Magic’s Channel Director, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, over 3,600 young Nigerians auditioned to be on the show this season.
Nigerian Idol returns after six-year-hiatus
The fifth and last season of Nigerian Idol was held in 2015.
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The popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol, an offshoot of the Idol franchise, is making its comeback after a six-year hiatus.
Foremost Nigerian media personality, Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa, more known as IK Osakioduwa, has been named the new show host.
The media personality, who is renowned for hosting reality shows including Big Brother Africa, was announced as the show host on Monday.
To be aired on
Africa Magic on a yet-to-be-confirmed date, the new season will see budding music talents housed and made to showcase their talents on live television and eventually eliminated until the last contestant wins the star prize.