Excitement as Nigerian Idol returns

All is set for Nigeria Idol Season 5 as Optima Media Group and
Etisalat Nigeria have unveiled the 2015 edition with the
announcement of the commencement of the new season at an
event held at MelaRossa, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Speaking at the launch, the Executive Director of Optima
Media Group (OMG), Ugochi Pedro noted that the reality show
has established its mark as a leading talent hunt platform
providing needed opportunities for budding music stars to be
discovered and nurtured to stardom.
“For five years running we have been on this interesting
journey of changing lives and helping people achieve dreams.
The key thing for us is to see these discovered talents become
the real stars they are designed to be. We are taking this
commitment to a new level this season. Nigerians can expect
many exciting moments ahead,” Pedro said.
Speaking, Enitan Denloye, Director, Brands & Experience,
Etisalat, said that this edition is ‘a season of differentiation’
that will raise the bar in every aspect of the show.
To date, Nigerian Idol has had winners like Yeka Onka, Mercy
Chinwo, Moses Adigwe and Zebili Evelyn (Evelle). Meanwhile,
three celebrity judges have been unveiled for the season. They
are Afro beat singer, Dede Mabiaku, Yinka Davies and R&B
crooner, Dare Art Alade.
The eventual winner goes home with N7.5 million cash, a
brand new car and a record deal worth N7.5 million. Auditions
are expected to continue with Port Harcourt playing host on
January 16 through January 18. The Nigeria Idols train will
also visit Abuja, Ibadan and Lagos.