Nigerian Idol Season 3 Is Back And Bigger

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Sylvia Bassey Nigerian Idol Season

This is the message from those sexy guys behind Nigerian Idol.

Optima Media Group (OMG), executive producers of Nigerian Idols, the most watched music reality TV show has announced the return of Nigerian Idols for what promises to be a breath-taking season.

The 3rd season of Nigerian Idols was launched on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at a media event in Lagos at the Shaba Events Centre, Ikeja which saw mind blowing performances by past winners of Nigerian Idol Mercy (Season 1) also runner-up for the two seasons, Naomi, Stephen, and Joe Blue.

Etisalat announced its continued sponsorship of Nigeria’s version of the world’s biggest reality TV show. “We are very excited to announce the continuation of our lead sponsorship of Nigerian Idol till 2013, and our desire to continue to empower Nigerian youths and are calling on all youth to be the ‘voice of tomorrow,” said Etisalat’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Wael Ammar.

Also, returning to Idols for another thrilling season are the judges; African-American dancer, singer and Michael Jackson’s personal choreographer; Jeffrey Daniels, veteran singer Yinka Davies, and the Area Father; Charly Boy. On Air Personality, Ill Rhymz also returns as this year’s host.

“One of the greatest highlights of my year in the last three is spent through the months of this phenomenal how. Talents I have come across are amazing and the idea of being part of this huge international platform giving birth to dreams and great acts across the world for someone who has graced stages in different parts of the continent, worked with amazing acts and several A- List producers in America, it’s most fulfilling. I am truly excited to give back and groom these young stars and that’s why I would be on the show as long as they want me,” said Jeffrey Daniels, who was present at the media launch.

The prize for this season is 100,000 USD and the elements are thus;

7.5 million Naira cash prize, a recording contract worth 7.5 million naira, and a SUV. “This season, we will be expanding our reach from 4 audition cities to 5 cities. This is to ensure that a lot more people have a shorter distance to travel to get to the nearest audition centers. We are extremely pleased with Nigerian Idol season 2 and research findings show that Nigeria is pleased as well as such we will be concentrating effort more on improving the things we did right,” said the project manager; Tiwa Medubi during the press conference.

The global franchise has produced leading music stars around the world like Reuben Studdard, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, and Nigeria’s Yeka whose music career has taken off with the release of two well received singles (Follow You and E Wa Bamijo) and last season’s winner, Mercy who is making waves with a busy itinery of live performances.

The launch event also saw a “Press Idol” competition powered by Etisalat for the members of the media to compete for cash prizes of $1,000, $500, and $200 respectively for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Also, the Dance Na The Main Thing (DNTMT) gave a highly energetic performance.

As Nigerian Idols is set to storm the cities of Lagos, Abuja, Owerri, PortHarcourt, and Benin in search of Nigeria’s biggest but undiscovered talent, lead sponsor for this year’s season remains Etisalat Nigeria; Associate sponsors are leading beverage brand Pepsi who will be supported by Megalectrics.

About the Author

Chinelo Onuzulike is an undergraduate of University of Nigeria, Awka. She’s also a graduate of the prestigious Federal Government Girls College, Onitsha. If you have a story or want to be interviewed contact Chinelo at Nelly_4eva@yahoo.com

55 Comments on this article. Feel free to join this conversation.

  1. Lawrence Lurrenz Onuzulike September 21, 2012 at 3:48 pm - Reply

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  2. Lawrence Lurrenz Onuzulike September 21, 2012 at 3:48 pm - Reply

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  3. Lawrence Lurrenz Onuzulike September 21, 2012 at 3:48 pm - Reply

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  4. Happy Albert September 21, 2012 at 4:57 pm - Reply

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    • Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:49 pm - Reply

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    • Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:50 pm - Reply

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    • Happy Albert September 24, 2012 at 11:05 am - Reply

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  5. Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:51 pm - Reply

    Nigerian Idol thank u for dis opportunity.

    • Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:53 pm - Reply

      thank u

    • Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:54 pm - Reply

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    • Ijeoma Onyeke September 24, 2012 at 9:48 am - Reply

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    • Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:42 am - Reply

      u can say that again

    • Happy Albert September 24, 2012 at 11:05 am - Reply

      for da young to show their talent

  6. Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:51 pm - Reply

    to show our talents.

    • Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:57 pm - Reply

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    • Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:57 pm - Reply

      yes we did

    • Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:42 am - Reply

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    • Happy Albert September 24, 2012 at 11:06 am - Reply

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  7. Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:53 pm - Reply

    I like it, pls up the good work.

    • Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:57 pm - Reply

      congrats

    • Ifeoma Nicegirl September 21, 2012 at 10:58 pm - Reply

      yeah

    • Ijeoma Onyeke September 24, 2012 at 9:48 am - Reply

      same here

    • Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:42 am - Reply

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    • Happy Albert September 24, 2012 at 11:06 am - Reply

      me too…congrats

  8. Anonymous September 22, 2012 at 9:39 am - Reply

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  9. Ifeoma Nicegirl September 22, 2012 at 4:27 pm - Reply

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    • Ifeoma Nicegirl September 22, 2012 at 4:27 pm - Reply

      so nice

    • Ijeoma Onyeke September 24, 2012 at 9:47 am - Reply

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    • Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:41 am - Reply

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    • Happy Albert September 24, 2012 at 11:05 am - Reply

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  10. judy September 24, 2012 at 8:21 am - Reply

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  11. Obi Chinwe September 24, 2012 at 7:23 am - Reply

    Nigeria Idol keep on doing your good work.

  12. Ijeoma Onyeke September 24, 2012 at 9:47 am - Reply

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    • Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:41 am - Reply

      lov it

  13. Faith Adaugo Agomuo September 24, 2012 at 9:51 am - Reply

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    • Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:41 am - Reply

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    • Happy Albert September 24, 2012 at 11:07 am - Reply

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  14. Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:38 am - Reply

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    • Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:39 am - Reply

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    • Happy Albert September 24, 2012 at 11:07 am - Reply

      me too oh, i jux like watching talents like bin showed but most tym, am not around ooooo…

  15. Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:38 am - Reply

    I cants wait to laugh away my sorrow.

    • Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:38 am - Reply

      yes ke

    • Happy Albert September 24, 2012 at 11:07 am - Reply

      abi ooo, na any one i met i dey watch oooo

  16. Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:39 am - Reply

    I wish them all the best.

    • Tina Ak. September 24, 2012 at 10:41 am - Reply

      cool

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