Nigerian Idol
{{Infobox television
| image = Nigerian-Idol.jpg
| caption =
| language = English
| num_episodes =
| list_episodes =
| runtime = 60-120 min.
| num_seasons = 9
| creator = Simon Fuller
| presenter = Tiwa Savage & IllRymz (Season 2)
Anis Holloway and Misi Holloway
| judges = Jeffrey Daniel (Season 1)
Yinka Davies (Season 1 - Season 5)
Audu Maikori (Season 1)
Charly Boy (Season 2)
Femi Kuti (Season 3)
Naeto C (Season 3)
Darey (Season 4 - Season 5)
Nneka (Season 4)
Dede Mabiaku (Season 4 - Season 5)
Obi Asika (Season 6 - Season 8)
Seyi Shay (Season 6)
DJ Sose (Season 6)
Dbanj (Season 7 - Season 8)
Simi (Season 7 - Season 8)
Toolz (Season 7)
Omawumi (Season 7, Season 9)
Ric Hassani (Season 9)
9ice (Season 9)
| country = Nigeria
| network = Various
| first_aired = {{start date|2010}}
| last_aired = present
}}
Nigerian Idol is the Nigerian version of the Idol series franchise. It is the second Idol franchise for the country as it was already part of Idols West Africa{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2007-02-20 |title=IDOLS WEST AFRICA |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2007/02/idols-west-africa/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nigerianidol.com/show.php |title=Nigerian Idol - About the Show |access-date=2010-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123165840/http://www.nigerianidol.com/show.php |archive-date=2010-11-23 |url-status=dead }}
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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/third-time-lucky-yeka-onka-wins-nigerian-idol/88588/ |title=Third Time Lucky Yeka Onka Wins Nigerian Idol, Articles | Thisday Live |access-date=2011-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430181622/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/third-time-lucky-yeka-onka-wins-nigerian-idol/88588 |archive-date=2011-04-30 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/ArtsandCulture/x2/Entertainment/5685828-146/yeka_is_nigerias_first_idol_.csp |title=Mar2811 Entertainment News |access-date=2011-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110502120859/http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/ArtsandCulture/x2/Entertainment/5685828-146/yeka_is_nigerias_first_idol_.csp |archive-date=2011-05-02 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://www.informationnigeria.org/2011/03/yeka-onka-wins-first-nigerian-idol.html|title=Yeka Onka Wins First Nigerian Idol - Information Nigeria |date=28 March 2011}} For the creation of the winning song the two finalists collaborated with award-winning producer Jesse Jagz.{{Cite web |url=http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/ArtsandCulture/x2/Entertainment/5684782-146/jesse_jagz_to_work_with_nigerian.csp |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083739/http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/ArtsandCulture/x2/Entertainment/5684782-146/jesse_jagz_to_work_with_nigerian.csp |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead }} 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.{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2014-06-26 |title=Nigerian Idol 2014 Winner Evelle Beams on the cover of The Red Sheet's New Issue |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2014/06/nigerian-idol-2014-winner-evelle-beams-on-the-cover-of-the-red-sheets-new-issue/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2014-06-12 |title=Evelle Wins Nigerian Idol Season 4! Performances from TuFace, Bovi, Darey Art-Alade & More |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2014/06/evelle-wins-nigerian-idol-season-4-performances-from-tuface-bovi-darey-art-alade-more/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=LHX |first=TRANSSION |title=Buzz Discoveries: Evelle Won Nigeria Idol And Now She Wants To Win Your Heart With Her Music {{!}} Boombuzz |url=https://www.boomplay.com/buzz/1122594 |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Boomplay Music - WebPlayer |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=eribake |first=akintayo |date=2014-06-13 |title=Evelle, winner of Nigerian Idol 2014 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/06/evelle-winner-nigerian-idol-2014/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=2014-06-14 |title=Evelle wins Nigerian Idol Season 4 - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/evelle-wins-nigerian-idol-season-4/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=dailytrust.com/ |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2014-06-10 |title=Evelle wins 2014 Nigerian Idol {{!}} EbonyLife TV |url=https://ebonylifetv.com/evelle-wins-2014-nigerian-idol/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |language=en-US}} After winning Nigerian Idol in 2014, Evelle released 'Waiting,{{Cite web |last=Nation |first=The |date=2015-11-29 |title=Evelle drops Waiting |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/evelle-drops-waiting/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}' featuring DJ Xclusive and Masterkraft, marking her official entry into Nigeria's music industry.{{Cite web |last=Nation |first=The |date=2015-11-29 |title=Evelle drops Waiting |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/evelle-drops-waiting/#google_vignette |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}
There have been nine following Nigerian Idol winners to date: Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert, Mercy Chinwo,{{Cite news |last=Blog |first=AllBaze Gospel |date=2020-05-08 |title=Mercy Chinwo Blessed AllBaze.com |url=https://www.allbaze.com/mercy-chinwo-biography/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=AllBaze.com |language=en-GB}} Moses Obi Adigwe, Evelle, K-Peace, Kingdom Kroseide, Progress, Victory Gbakara and Chima Udoye.
Judges and hosts
=Judges=
For season one, Yinka Davies,{{Cite web |title=Yinka Davies biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16232/yinka-davies |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}} 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,{{Cite web |title=Obi Asika Biography, Career, Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth |url=https://naijabiography.com/biography/obi-asika-biography-career-wife-children-age-net-worth/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Naijabiography Media |language=en-US}} Seyi Shay{{Cite web |title=Who is Seyi Shay? All About Her Net Worth and Family Life |url=https://buzznigeria.com/seyi-shay-biography-net-worth/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=buzznigeria.com|date=28 July 2022 }} and DJ Sose{{Cite web |last=Golub |first=Kate |date=2018-09-12 |title=Interesting Story of DJ Sose |url=https://www.legit.ng/1191614-dj-sose-biography.html |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}} were selected to be the judges with IK Osakioduwa{{Cite news |date=2022-05-16 |title=Ik Osakioduwa's Biography, Age, Net Worth, Wife, And Education |url=https://koko.ng/ik-osakioduwas-biography-age-net-worth-wife-and-education/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |newspaper=Koko Tv Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News |language=en-GB}} serving as host. In season 7, Simi,{{Cite web |last=Isaac |first=Oludare |date=2021-04-16 |title=Full Biography Of Simi & Net Worth: Age, Songs, Awards And Facts |url=https://naijaxtreme.com/biography-of-simi-net-worth/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=NAIJAXTREME |language=en-US}} D’banj,{{Cite web |title=Obi Asika Biography, Career, Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth |url=https://naijabiography.com/biography/obi-asika-biography-career-wife-children-age-net-worth/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Naijabiography Media |language=en-US}} Yinka Davies and Obi Asoka were stipulated to be judges. In Season 9 Omawumi, Ric Hassani and 9ice were chosen to be the judges.{{cite web|url= https://thenationonlineng.net/omawumi-ric-hassani-9ice-replace-simi-dbanj-asika-as-nigerian-idol-judges/amp/ |title= Omawumi, Ric Hassani, 9ice replace Simi, DBanj, Asika as Nigerian Idol judges |access-date=7 April 2024 |website=The Nation|date= 6 April 2024 }}{{cite web|url= https://punchng.com/9ice-omawumi-ric-hassani-announced-as-nigerian-idols-new-judges/?amp |title= 9ice, Omawumi, Ric Hassani announced as Nigerian Idol's new judges |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=Punch Newspaper|date= 5 April 2024 }}
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=
| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;" |
| + Legend |
| style="background:#ffebcd; width:15%;"| Did Not Perform
| style="background:pink; width:15%;"| Female | style="background:cyan; width:15%;"| Male | style="background:#ccc; width:15%;"| Top 50 | style="background:#fbf373; width:15%;"| Wild Card | style="background:#8ab8e6; width:15%;"| Top 10 | style="background:lime; width:15%;"| Winner |
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| style="background:#fff; width:15%;"|Safe
| style="background:#e0f0ff; width:15%;"|Safe First | style="background:#b8dbff; width:15%;"|Safe Last | style="background:#8ab8e6; width:15%;"|Eliminated |
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| style="text-align:right;" colspan="2"|Stage:
| style="background:#ccc;" colspan="5"|Semi | style="background:#fbf373; text-align:center;"|{{nowrap|Wild | style="background:#8ab8e6;" colspan="8"|Finals |
| style="text-align:right;" colspan="2"|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 ! style="text-align:center;" colspan="16"|Result |
|---|
| style="background:#8ab8e6;"|1
| style="background:pink;"|Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#8ab8e6;"|2nd |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#b8dbff;"|Btm 3 | style="background:#e0f0ff;"|Btm 4 | style="background:#b8dbff;"|Btm 3 | | style="background:#b8dbff;"|Btm 2 | style="background:#b8dbff;"|Btm 2 | |style="background:lime;"|Winner(51%) |
| style="background:#8ab8e6;"|2
| style="background:pink;"|Naomi Ebiama | style="background:#8ab8e6;"|1st |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | | | | | | | |style="background:#8AB8E6;"|Runner-Up(49%) |
| style="background:#8ab8e6;"|3
| style="background:cyan;"|Emmanuel Patrick |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#8ab8e6;"|2nd |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | | | style="background:#e0f0ff;"|Btm 4 | style="background:#e0f0ff;"|Btm 4 | style="background:#e0f0ff;"|Btm 3 | |style="background:#8AB8E6;"|Elim | style="background:#666;"| |
| style="background:#8ab8e6;"|4
| style="background:pink;"|Bello Lydia Biodum |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#8ab8e6;"|1st |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | | | | | |style="background:#8AB8E6;"|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="2"| |
| style="background:#8ab8e6;"|5
| style="background:pink;"|Glory Orishki |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#8ab8e6;"|2nd |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | | | | style="background:#b8dbff;"|Btm 3 |style="background:#8AB8E6;"|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="4"| |
| style="background:#8ab8e6;" rowspan="2"|6-7
| style="background:cyan;"|Alex Olori |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#8ab8e6;"|3rd |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | | style="background:#e0f0ff;"|Btm 4 | |style="background:#8AB8E6;" rowspan=2|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="6"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Zoe Chinaka
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#8ab8e6;"|1st |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | | | | style="background:#666;" colspan="6"| |
| style="background:#8ab8e6;" rowspan="2"|8-9
| style="background:pink;"|Oluwatoni Afolayan |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#ccc;"|Elim | style="background:#fbf373; text-align:center;"|Saved | style="background:#e0f0ff;"|Btm 4 | |style="background:#8AB8E6;" rowspan=2|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="7"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|George Ukeme
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#8ab8e6;"|2nd |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | | | style="background:#666;" colspan="7"| |
| style="background:#8ab8e6;" rowspan="2"|10-11
| style="background:pink;"|Ajumoke Nwaeze |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#ccc;"|Elim |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#fbf373; text-align:center;"|Saved | |style="background:#8AB8E6;" rowspan=2|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="8"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Chito Ann Akwueh
| style="background:#ccc;"|Elim |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#fbf373; text-align:center;"|Saved | | style="background:#666;" colspan="8"| |
| style="background:#8ab8e6;" rowspan="2"|12-13
| style="background:pink;"|Kalu-Ude Nnenna |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#8ab8e6;"|1st |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#8AB8E6;" rowspan=2|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="9"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|Olamide Etti
| style="background:#8ab8e6;"|2nd |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="9"| |
| style="background:#ccc;"|14
| style="background:cyan;"|Ken Nwaoji |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#8ab8e6;"|1st | style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"|{{nowrap|Wdrw}} | style="background:#666;" colspan="10"| |
| rowspan="4" style="background:#fbf373;"|Wild Card | style="background:pink;"|Rachel Tamunokuro Ogonodi |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#ccc;"|Elim |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#fbf373; text-align:center;" rowspan="4"|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="10"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|Amadi Lawrence
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#ccc;"|Elim |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="10"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Immaculate Edache
| style="background:#ccc;"|Elim |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="10"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Irene Ojarigho
| style="background:#ccc;"|Elim |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="10"| |
| rowspan="5" style="background:#ccc;"|Semi- Final 5 | style="background:pink;"|Amy |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | rowspan="5" style="background:#ccc;"|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="11"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|Bibi
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="11"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Funmi
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="11"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Kemi
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="11"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Thoinette
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="11"| |
| rowspan="7" style="background:#ccc;"|Semi- Final 4 | style="background:pink;"|Adetoun Adekoya Grace |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | rowspan="7" style="background:#ccc;"|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="12"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|Anthony Nsikak Akpan
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="12"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Chioma Success Ezeh
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="12"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Ewoma Egedi
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="12"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="12"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Ndidiamaka Percious Okonkwo
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="12"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|Obiala Leonard Chinyere
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="12"| |
| rowspan="7" style="background:#ccc;"|Semi- Final 3 | style="background:cyan;"|Chukwudi Victor Okwege |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | rowspan="7" style="background:#ccc;"|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="13"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Faith Dode
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="13"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|Godson Chimew Godson
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="13"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Grace Udoh
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="13"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Jessica Sunny
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="13"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Olajumoke Rachael Oyebodejo
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="13"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|Toyosi Alasi
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="13"| |
| rowspan="7" style="background:#ccc;"|Semi- Final 2 | style="background:pink;"|Domita Ojeme Abodo |style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | rowspan="7" style="background:#ccc;"|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="14"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Felicia Ugoaro
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="14"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|Lawrence Paul
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="14"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Lynn Eke
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="14"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Onyekachukwu Nwaligbe
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="14"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Safiya Ramat Idachaba
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="14"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|Sunday Onyeka Otabo
|style="background:#FFEBCD;"| | style="background:#666;" colspan="14"| |
| rowspan="5" style="background:#ccc;"|Semi- Final 1 | style="background:cyan;"|Abraham Emurewa | rowspan="5" style="background:#ccc;"|Elim | style="background:#666;" colspan="15"| |
| style="background:cyan;"|Joe Ekpo
| style="background:#666;" colspan="15"| |
| style="background:pink;"|{{nowrap|Ogunbodede "Bukky" Oluwabukola}}
| style="background:#666;" colspan="15"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Ruth Nwachukwu
| style="background:#666;" colspan="15"| |
| style="background:pink;"|Sadia Ibrahim
| style="background:#666;" colspan="15"| |
Season 2
{{Expand section|more details and elimination table|date=August 2012}}
In 2012, singer Charly Boy replaced Audu Maikori who left the show to concentrate on other projects. The hosts were Tiwa Savage{{Cite web |title=Biography of Tiwa Savage: Age, Profile, Songs, Wedding and More |url=https://nigerianfinder.com/biography-of-tiwa-savage-age-profile-songs-wedding-and-more/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=nigerianfinder.com|date=11 August 2019 }} 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
{{Infobox television season
| image = Nigerian-Idol.jpg
| module1 = {{Infobox reality competition season
| host = IK Osakioduwa
| judges = Obi Asika
Seyi Shay
DJ Sose
| finals_venue = Africa Magic Studios
| winner = Kingdom Kroseide{{Cite web |last=Augoye |first=Jayne |date=2021-07-11 |title=Kingdom wins Nigerian Idol Season 6 |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/472996-kingdom-wins-nigerian-idol-season-6.html |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}
| runner_up = Francis Atela
}}
| first_aired = {{start date|2021|03|14}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2021|07|11}}
| network = Africa Magic
}}
After a five-year hiatus, Nigerian Idol was picked up by Multichoice{{Cite web |title=The MultiChoice Group |url=https://www.multichoice.com/home |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=MultiChoice |language=en}} and sponsored by Tecno Mobile{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.tecno-mobile.com/home/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Tecno |language=en-EN}} and Bigi Drinks{{Cite web |title=Bigi Soft Drinks |url=https://www.ritefoodsltd.com/soft-drinks/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Rite Foods Limited |language=en-US}} 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,{{Cite web |last1=hobby |first1=Follow meMotion BloggerBlogger at Biography WebWriting as a |last2=together |first2=web design as a profession Motion Blogger combines both |last3=Talent |first3=To Give Back to the World His |title=Mr. P |url=https://www.biographyweb.org/artists/mr-p/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Biography Web |language=en-US}} Praiz{{Cite web |title=Praiz biography |url=https://www.last.fm/music/Praiz/+wiki |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Last.fm |language=en}} and Cobhams Asuquo{{Cite web |title=Cobhams Asuquo story - Youngstars Foundation |url=https://www.youngstarsfoundation.org/my_story_cobhamsasuquo.html |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=www.youngstarsfoundation.org}} 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
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See also
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20101205151354/http://www.nigerianidol.com/ Official Site]
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