The season II of Nigerian Idol was officially launched today after a successful season I which produced Nigerian Idol, Yeka Onka.
Nigerian Idol is a television reality show with the search for Nigeria's next superstar, which will offer one young talent the opportunity that raw, talented singers have until now, only dreamed of.
Season II is produced by the Optima Media Group (OMG) and Rapid blue format. It continues to enjoy the sponsorship of Etisalat, in association with Sony and Pepsi.
The CEO optima studios, Rotimi Pedro promised that this season will be an even more exciting experience.
"The last three shows of Nigerian Idol garnered more viewership, especially with the youth demographic, than any other music reality show, proving the point of the power of the idol brand across the globe.
We are committed to ennsuring that the standards from the past show are surpassed this time around. This is idol-it is the real deal," he said.
Based on audience feedback, and to enhance the idol experience this season, a new judge; Charles Oputa (Charley boy), has been added. The judges' line up remains songstress Yinka Davis, and international choreographer and musician, Jeffery Daniels who has returned this season.
New host, singer Tiwa Savage and VJ Ill Rhymz would anchor the show.
The season kicks off on October 7, with auditions in four cities-Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Lagos. The show begins airing on December 4, and the grand gala would be on April 1, 2012.
The winner of the show takes home prizes valued at USD 100,000 in management contract, recording contract and prize money. The first runner up gets N1.5m, the second runner up will receive N1m. Finalists from 4th to 10th place also receive each N100,000 and a galaxy tab, blackberry and ipod for each place.
Etisalat has chosen the Idol brand as an opportunity to help Nigerian youth nurture their talent. With this long term partnership with Idol, Etisalat plans to take the 2 brands to the next level.
Yeke Onka gave a sizzling performance of her new single "follow U" which was produced by Jesse Jags.
Nigerian Idol application is available online at www.nigerianidol.com.-DAILY TIMES
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