Popular singing talent show, Nigerian Idol, will return for a 10th edition on April 20, 2025 and music star, Iyanya will join the judges.
MultiChoice Nigeria, producers of the talent show, made the revelation on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at a press briefing which was held at the Ilupeju studios of the pay tv company.
According to the organisers represented by Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels of MultiChoice, the 10th edition will be held with a difference.
“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 noted that the 10th edition will end with a finale on Sunday, July 13, 2025 while revealing that IK Osakioduwa will return as the host of the talent show for the fifth time.
It was also gathered that Ric Hassani and Omawumi will return as judges for the show while Iyanya will join the judges. Iyanya became famous after emerging winner of Project Fame talent show in 2008.
Reacting 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.”
