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.
The show started with its first season in 2010, the 50th anniversary of the country with the taglineLive 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.
In Season 4, Evelyn Ibhade Zibili, professionally known as "Evelle," was announced the winner of Nigerian Idol in 2014.[7][8][9][10][11][12] After winning Nigerian Idol in 2014, Evelle released 'Waiting,[13]' featuring DJ Xclusive and Masterkraft, marking her official entry into Nigeria's music industry.[14]
There have been nine following Nigerian Idol winners to date: Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert, Mercy Chinwo,[15] Moses Obi Adigwe, Evelle, K-Peace, Kingdom Kroseide, Progress, Victory Gbakara and Chima Udoye.
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 Perform
Female
Male
Top 50
Wild Card
Top 10
Winner
Safe
Safe First
Safe Last
Eliminated
Stage:
Semi
Wild Card
Finals
Week:
12/23
12/30
1/6
1/13
1/20
1/27
2/3
2/10
2/17
2/24
3/3
3/10
3/17
3/27
Place
Contestant
Result
1
Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert
2nd
Btm 3
Btm 4
Btm 3
Btm 2
Btm 2
Winner(51%)
2
Naomi Ebiama
1st
Runner-Up(49%)
3
Emmanuel Patrick
2nd
Btm 4
Btm 4
Btm 3
Elim
4
Bello Lydia Biodum
1st
Elim
5
Glory Orishki
2nd
Btm 3
Elim
6-7
Alex Olori
3rd
Btm 4
Elim
Zoe Chinaka
1st
8-9
Oluwatoni Afolayan
Elim
Saved
Btm 4
Elim
George Ukeme
2nd
10-11
Ajumoke Nwaeze
Elim
Saved
Elim
Chito Ann Akwueh
Elim
Saved
12-13
Kalu-Ude Nnenna
1st
Elim
Olamide Etti
2nd
14
Ken Nwaoji
1st
Wdrw
Wild Card
Rachel Tamunokuro Ogonodi
Elim
Elim
Amadi Lawrence
Elim
Immaculate Edache
Elim
Irene Ojarigho
Elim
Semi- Final 5
Amy
Elim
Bibi
Funmi
Kemi
Thoinette
Semi- Final 4
Adetoun Adekoya Grace
Elim
Anthony Nsikak Akpan
Chioma Success Ezeh
Ewoma Egedi
Ndidiamaka Percious Okonkwo
Obiala Leonard Chinyere
Semi- Final 3
Chukwudi Victor Okwege
Elim
Faith Dode
Godson Chimew Godson
Grace Udoh
Jessica Sunny
Olajumoke Rachael Oyebodejo
Toyosi Alasi
Semi- Final 2
Domita Ojeme Abodo
Elim
Felicia Ugoaro
Lawrence Paul
Lynn Eke
Onyekachukwu Nwaligbe
Safiya Ramat Idachaba
Sunday Onyeka Otabo
Semi- Final 1
Abraham Emurewa
Elim
Joe Ekpo
Ogunbodede "Bukky" Oluwabukola
Ruth Nwachukwu
Sadia Ibrahim
Season 2
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In 2012, singer Charly Boy replaced Audu Maikori who left the show to concentrate on other projects. The hosts are Tiwa Savage[25] 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.
March 14 (2021-03-14) – July 11, 2021 (2021-07-11)
After a five-year hiatus, Nigerian Idol was picked up by Multichoice[27] and sponsored by Tecno Mobile[28] and Bigi Drinks[29] 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,[30]Praiz[31] and Cobhams Asuquo[32] 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.
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