For the eighth season of Nigerian Idol, MultiChoice Nigeria has opened up online auditions.
This follows the triumph of Nigerian Idol Season Seven, which saw Progress Chukwuyem win.
The news was made in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos by Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria.
Tejumola stated that the online auditions for the eighth season of Nigerian Idol began on January 14 and ends on January 28.
In addition to other prizes, the winner of Nigerian Idol season eight would receive a N30 million cash prize.
Aspiring candidates are therefore asked to submit a 30-second video to www.africamagic.tv.
Tejumola said: “Auditions for Nigerian Idol season eight are officially open, and you don’t have to leave the comfort of your house.
” Interested contestants between the ages of 16 to 28 must upload a 30 seconds video of them singing any song of their choice to www.africamagic.tv.
“As with past seasons of the music talent competition, we remain committed to promoting and giving young, promising Nigerian musicians a platform to shine and actualise their dreams.
“Season eight promises to be bigger and more entertaining than other seasons.
“Last year, after a fierce battle between Progress and Zadok, the former emerged as the winner, and we are looking for more talents who will pack the heat the way our contestants in season seven did,” she added.
Recall that out of more than 40,000 applicants, only 12 contestants made it to the live events in the seventh season.
Tejumola, however, said that the time had come for even more Nigerian youth to have their moment in the spotlight.
All prospective candidates are also asked to have a legitimate form of identification.
The Nigerian Idol season 8, sponsored by BIGI drinks and Tecno, will premiere in April on DStv and GOtv.
