Nigerian Idol season 6 starts today

Nigerian Idol season 6 starts today at 6 pm as contestants aim to clinch the grand prize of over N50 million.

Over 3,600 Nigerians participated in the online auditions held between November 29 and December 13 as the season 6 premieres on DStv.

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Ikechukwu Osakioduwa shall host the show while Seyi Shay, DJ Sose and Obi Asika are among the judges.

The Chief Customer Officer of Multichoice Nigeria, Martin Mabutho said the show shall live up to the established standard in bringing the best and most entertaining content to Nigerians.

“Nigerian Idol is famed for producing superstars and this season, we’re going even bigger – with the grand prize and with everything else. We can’t wait to show you all we have planned.”

Africa Magic channel director Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu added: “We believe that this season’s Nigerian Idol will produce a fresh crop of talent who will be well-grounded to conquer both the local and global music scene.

“I was excited when I was called to host this show because I once auditioned to host the contest and I didn’t get it,” Osakioduwa said. “I did go on to host something else that was just as grime and just as beautifully produced by African Magic or M-Net at the time, but now is a chance to go back and I am excited about this. I can guarantee that this will be like nothing the fans have ever seen.”