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The 10th season of the renowned singing competition, Nigerian Idol, will kick off on April 20, 2025, with music star Iyanya joining the judging panel.
MultiChoice Nigeria, the organisers of the talent show, revealed the news on Thursday, March 20, 2025, during a press event at the company’s Ilupeju studios.
Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, stated that the 10th edition of the show will feature unique changes.
“Nigerian Idol season 10 is a decade with a difference. Every season is different, what is constant are the judges and the process. However, we are celebrating 10 years – 5 years of our production and 10 years of the franchise in the industry. Our goal is to impact, and thoroughly entertain the fans and viewers alike. And I can also hint that the production team have some tricks up their sleeves for the 10th edition. Also, we will be telling the story of Nigerian Idol from inception once the channel opens.”
Tejumola also announced that the 10th edition will conclude with a finale on Sunday, July 13, 2025, and revealed that IK Osakioduwa will return as the host for the fifth time.
Ric Hassani and Omawumi are set to return as judges for the show, with Iyanya also joining the panel. Iyanya rose to fame after winning the Project Fame talent competition in 2008.
In response to why open auditions have been stopped, she said, “Open call auditions have been stopped because we feel it restricts a lot of people who can’t participate due to location and other factors. First phase will be online and later we invite them over for physical screening and audition. The online calls also removes the chore of restricting gifted talents as we have also made room for gifted people to send their auditions online with comfort.”
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