Following the success of Nigerian Idol season 7, which saw Progress Chukwuyem emerge as winner, MultiChoice Nigeria has kicked off the 8th edition of the show with online auditions.
The auditions opened on Saturday, January 14 and will close on Saturday January 28, 2023. According to the organisers, interested contestants between the ages of 16 and 28 must upload a 30 seconds video of them singing any song of their choice to www.africamagic.tv.
Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, Busola Tejumola, said: “As with past seasons of the music talent competition, we remain committed to promoting and giving young, promising Nigerian musicians a platform to shine and actualise their dreams. Season eight promises to be bigger and more entertaining than other seasons. Last year, after a fierce battle between Progress and Zadok, the former emerged as the winner, and we are looking for more talents who will pack the heat the way they did. So, if you believe you have what it takes to be the next Nigerian Idol, send your auditions to the Africa Magic website before January 28.”
Out of over 40,000 entries last season, 12 contestants made it to the live shows. So, it’s now time for even more Nigerian youths to get a chance in the spotlight. However, interested candidates must ensure they have a valid means of identification.
The Nigerian Idol season 8 winner will walk away with a whopping N30 million cash, among other rewards. All interested applicants should send their 30-second video to www.africamagic.tv. Sponsored by Bigi drinks and Tecno, the show will air on DStv and GOtv in April.