Nigerian Idol

*Nigerian Idol*
Nigerian Idol
Hosted by	IK Osakioduwa
Judges	Obi Asika; Seyi Shay;
Winner	Kingdom Kroseide
Runner-up	Francis Atela
Finals venue	Africa Magic Studios
Release
Original network	Africa Magic
Original release	March 14 –; July 11, 2021

*Nigerian Idol*
Nigerian Idol
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)
Country of origin	Nigeria
Original language	English
No. of seasons	6
Production
Running time	60-120 min.
Release
Original network	Various
Original release	2010 –; Present
External links
	Nigerian Idol Website

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 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 tagline Live Your Dream. Accept No Limitation.^[1]

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 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.^[2]^[3]^[4] For the creation of the winning song the two finalists collaborated with award-winning producer Jesse Jagz.^[5] 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, Moses Obi Adigwe, Evelle, K-Peace and Kingdom Kroseide.

Judges and hosts[]

Judges[]

For season one, Yinka Davies, 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, Seyi Shay and DJ Sose were selected to be the judges with IK Osakioduwa serving as host.

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 Perform	Female	Male	Top 50	Wild Card	Top 10	Winner

Safe

Safe First

Safe Last

Eliminated

Place	Contestant	Result
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
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
6-7	Zoe Chinaka			1st							Elim
8-9	Oluwatoni Afolayan					Elim	Saved	Btm 4		Elim
8-9	George Ukeme			2nd						Elim
10-11	Ajumoke Nwaeze			Elim			Saved		Elim
10-11	Chito Ann Akwueh	Elim					Saved		Elim
12-13	Kalu-Ude Nnenna				1st			Elim
12-13	Olamide Etti	2nd						Elim
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[]

In 2012, singer Charly Boy replaced Audu Maikori who left the show to concentrate on other projects. The hosts are Tiwa Savage 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[]

After a five year hiatus, Nigerian Idol was picked up by Multichoice and sponsored by Tecno Mobile and Bigi Drinks 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. 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, Praiz and Cobhams Asuquo 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[]

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
2021		Most Popular Event	Nominated	^[6]

References[]

^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-23. Retrieved 2010-12-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-04-30. Retrieved 2011-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-05-02. Retrieved 2011-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Yeka Onka Wins First Nigerian Idol - INFORMATION NIGERIA". 28 March 2011.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today (in American English). Retrieved 2021-09-07.

External links[]

Official Site

[1] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-23. Retrieved 2010-12-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-04-30. Retrieved 2011-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[3] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-05-02. Retrieved 2011-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[4] "Yeka Onka Wins First Nigerian Idol - INFORMATION NIGERIA". 28 March 2011.

[5] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[6] "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today (in American English). Retrieved 2021-09-07.

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