Nigerian Idol

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Nigerian Idol
Nigerian-Idol.jpg
Created by Simon Fuller
Presented by Tiwa Savage & IllRymz (Season2)
Anis Holloway and Misi Holloway
Judges Jeffrey Daniel (Season1)
Yinka Davies (Season1-Season5)
Audu Maikori (Season1)
Charly Boy (Season2)
Femi Kuti (Season3)
Naeto C (Season3)
Darey (Season4-Season5)
Nneka (Season4)
Dede Mabiaku (Season4-Season5)
Obi Asika (Season6)
Seyi Shay (Season6)
DJ Sose (Season6)
Obi Asika (Season7)
Dbanj (Season7)
Simi (Season7)
Toolz (Season7)
Omawumi (Season7)
Country of originNigeria
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons8
Production
Running time60-120 min.
Original release
NetworkVarious
Release2010 (2010) –
Present (Present)

Nigerian Idol is the local version of the Idol series franchise. It is the second Idol franchise for the country as it was already part of Idols West Africa [1] which was also shot and produced in Stockholm, Sweden.

Contents

The show started with its first season in 2010, the 50th anniversary of the country with the tagline Live Your Dream. Accept No Limitation. [2]

Auditions were open for every Nigerian between 18 and 28. The first season went on air in October 2010 and is shown on 15 different channels all across Africa.

On March 27, 2011, 26-year-old Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert Onwuka aka "yeka onka" from Ohafia was announced the first Nigerian Idol ever over fellow competitor Naomi Ebiama. Onyekachi was awarded the sum of 7.5 Million Naira, a recording contract with Sony, a car and an all-expense-paid trip to South Africa. Prior of receiving a Golden Ticket in Lagos Yeka unsuccessfully auditioned on two other occasions for the show. [3] [4] [5] For the creation of the winning song the two finalists collaborated with award-winning producer Jesse Jagz. [6] Yeka has since performed in different world know stages and started the first female band known as the "Gfactor band" in Nigeria.

There have been five following Nigerian Idol winners to date: Mercy Chinwo, [7] Moses Obi Adigwe, Evelle, K-Peace and Kingdom Kroseide.

Judges and hosts

Judges

For season one, Yinka Davies, [8] Audu Maikori and Jeffrey Daniel were selected to be the judges. In season two, Maikori was replaced with Charly Boy as a judge. In season three, Femi Kuti replaced Charly. In season four, Darey, Nneka, and Dede Mabiaku were selected as judges. In season five, Yinka Davies replaced Nneka. In season six, Obi Asika, [9] Seyi Shay [10] and DJ Sose [11] were selected to be the judges with IK Osakioduwa [12] serving as host. In season 7, Simi, [13] D’banj, [14] Yinka Davies and Obi Asoka were selected to be judges.

Season 1

The show was hosted by Misi and Anis Holloway and the panel of judges consists of producer and record label owner Audu Maikori, former Shalamar singer/dancer Jeffrey Daniel, and singer Yinka Davies.

Elimination chart

Legend
Did Not PerformFemaleMaleTop 50Wild CardTop 10Winner
SafeSafe FirstSafe LastEliminated
Stage:SemiWild
Card		Finals
Week:12/2312/301/61/131/201/272/32/102/172/243/33/103/173/27
PlaceContestantResult
1Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert2ndBtm 3Btm 4Btm 3Btm 2Btm 2Winner(51%)
2Naomi Ebiama1stRunner-Up(49%)
3Emmanuel Patrick2ndBtm 4Btm 4Btm 3Elim
4Bello Lydia Biodum1stElim
5Glory Orishki2ndBtm 3Elim
6-7Alex Olori3rdBtm 4Elim
Zoe Chinaka1st
8-9Oluwatoni AfolayanElimSavedBtm 4Elim
George Ukeme2nd
10-11Ajumoke NwaezeElimSavedElim
Chito Ann AkwuehElimSaved
12-13Kalu-Ude Nnenna1stElim
Olamide Etti2nd
14Ken Nwaoji1stWdrw
Wild
Card		Rachel Tamunokuro OgonodiElimElim
Amadi LawrenceElim
Immaculate EdacheElim
Irene OjarighoElim
Semi-
Final 5		AmyElim
Bibi
Funmi
Kemi
Thoinette
Semi-
Final 4		Adetoun Adekoya GraceElim
Anthony Nsikak Akpan
Chioma Success Ezeh
Ewoma Egedi
Ndidiamaka Percious Okonkwo
Obiala Leonard Chinyere
Semi-
Final 3		Chukwudi Victor OkwegeElim
Faith Dode
Godson Chimew Godson
Grace Udoh
Jessica Sunny
Olajumoke Rachael Oyebodejo
Toyosi Alasi
Semi-
Final 2		Domita Ojeme AbodoElim
Felicia Ugoaro
Lawrence Paul
Lynn Eke
Onyekachukwu Nwaligbe
Safiya Ramat Idachaba
Sunday Onyeka Otabo
Semi-
Final 1		Abraham EmurewaElim
Joe Ekpo
Ogunbodede "Bukky" Oluwabukola
Ruth Nwachukwu
Sadia Ibrahim

Season 2

In 2012, singer Charly Boy replaced Audu Maikori who left the show to concentrate on other projects. The hosts are Tiwa Savage [15] and IllRymz. The contestants were Chinedu, Najita, Nikki, Lynda, Ibinabo, Honey, Diwari, A.Y.O, Mercy, Steven Onochie, Anthony Ekpo and Sly 1 (Sylvester Kingston). Mercy Chinwo was the eventual winner.

Season 6 [16]

Nigerian Idol
Nigerian-Idol.jpg
Hosted by IK Osakioduwa
Judges Obi Asika
Seyi Shay
DJ Sose
Winner Kingdom Kroseide
Runner-upFrancis Atela
Finals venueAfrica Magic Studios
Release
Original network Africa Magic
Original releaseMarch 14 (2021-03-14) –
July 11, 2021 (2021-07-11)

After a five year hiatus, Nigerian Idol was picked up by Multichoice [17] and sponsored by Tecno Mobile [18] and Bigi Drinks [19] and began airing in 2021. Obi Asika, Seyi Shay and DJ Sose were selected as judges for the season. The show was hosted by veteran host IK Osakioduwa.

Through a series of auditions, a controversial top 11 was picked by the judges. This deviated from the usual top 10 format that was meant to be used in the selection. This act stirred up a lot of conversation on Nigerian social media space.

The Top 11 included Kingdom Kroseide, Clinton, Atela Francis, Akunna, Comfort Alalade, Beyoncé Ajomiwe, Daniel Ikechi, Faith Mac, Faith Jason, Dotun Deloye and Eljay. The contestants finished in the following positions. 1st.Kingdom, 2nd.Francis, 3rd.Akunna, 4th.Comfort, 5th.Faith Jason, 6th.Emmanuel, 7th.Beyonce, 8th.Daniel, 9th.Clinton, 1O&11.Faith Mac & Dotun. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the live shows didn’t have human audiences and used applause tracks instead.

For the top 5, top 4 and top 3 live shows, guest judges were brought in to evaluate the contestants. The guest judges included Mr P, [20] Praiz [21] and Cobhams Asuquo [22] respectively.

In July 2021, Kingdom Kroseide emerged winner in what is said to be the most emotional Nigerian Idol finale ever. Kroseide was declared winner over his fellow Top 2 contestant, Atela Francis.

Kroseide was given a prize money of 30 million Naira, A brand new SUV, All expense paid trips to Dubai and Seychelles, a recording contract, a one year supply of Bigi Drinks and much more.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2021 Net Honours Most Popular EventNominated [23]

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