THE eighth edition of Nigerian Idol will begin on April 23 and run till July 16, organisers of the show have said.
The Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice, Bukola Tejumola made this known on Tuesday.
According to Tejumola, the live performances for the show will also run from May 28.
“This time, we are having our judges back, Obi Asika, Simi and D’Banj would be retained as judges as well as Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa as the host of the show.
“We decided to retain them because they succeeded in doing a great job during the 7th edition, bringing their unique personalities to the show and it emerged the best so far.
“The 8th Nigerian Idol will air on Africa Magic Showcase, Urban and Family. It will also air on an extra channel- channel 199, every Sunday at 7.00.p.m.
“This edition promises to unveil another set of great talents among Nigerian youths,” she said.
Tejumola added that the winner of this year’s edition of the show will walk away with N35 million cash prize with overall grand prize worth N100 million, including gift items, which would be disclosed later.
