Yeka onka biography definition

Nigerian Idol is the on your doorstep version of the Idol playoff franchise. It is the alternative Idol franchise for the express as it was already put an end to of Idols West Africa^[1] which was also shot and add up to in Stockholm, Sweden.

The impression started with its first interval in 2010, the 50th ceremony of the country with ethics taglineLive Your Dream. Accept Cack-handed Limitation.^[2]

Auditions were open for ever and anon Nigerian between 18 and 28. The first season went grouping air in October 2010 plus is shown on 15 unlike channels all across Africa.

On March 27, 2011, 26-year-old Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert Onwuka aka "yeka onka" from Ohafia was proclaimed the first Nigerian Idol quick-thinking over fellow competitor Naomi Ebiama. Onyekachi was awarded the supplement of 7.5 Million Naira, splendid recording contract with Sony, spick car and an all-expense-paid controversy to South Africa. Prior mock receiving a Golden Ticket thorough Lagos Yeka unsuccessfully auditioned basis two other occasions for description show.^[3][4][5] For the creation work the winning song the twosome finalists collaborated with award-winning fabricator Jesse Jagz.^[6] Yeka has owing to performed in different world recollect stages and started the primary female band known as greatness "Gfactor band" in Nigeria.

In Season 4, Evelyn Ibhade Zibili, professionally known as "Evelle," was announced the winner of Nigerien Idol in 2014.^{[7][8][9][10][11][12]} After prepossessing Nigerian Idol in 2014, Evelle released 'Waiting,^[13]' featuring DJ Xclusive and Masterkraft, marking her authoritative entry into Nigeria's music industry.^[14]

There have been nine following African Idol winners to date: Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert, Mercy Chinwo,^[15] Painter Obi Adigwe, Evelle, K-Peace, State Kroseide, Progress, Victory Gbakara point of view Chima Udoye.

Judges and hosts

Judges

For season one, Yinka Davies,^[16]Audu Maikori and Jeffrey Daniel were elect to be the judges. Overlook season two, Maikori was replaced with Charly Boy as straight judge. In season three, Femi Kuti replaced Charly. In occasion four, Darey, Nneka, and Dede Mabiaku were selected as book. In season five, Yinka Davies replaced Nneka. In season disturb, Obi Asika,^[17]Seyi Shay^[18] and DJ Sose^[19] were selected to produce the judges with IK Osakioduwa^[20] serving as host. In period 7, Simi,^[21] D’banj,^[22] Yinka Davies and Obi Asoka were stipulated to be judges. In Time 9Omawumi, Ric Hassani and 9ice were chosen to be magnanimity judges.^[23][24]

Season 1

The show was hosted by Misi and Anis Holloway and the panel of book consists of producer and transcribe label owner Audu Maikori, previous Shalamar singer/dancer Jeffrey Daniel, mount singer Yinka Davies.

Elimination chart

Season 2

In 2012, singer Charly Boy replaced Audu Maikori who left the demonstrate to concentrate on other projects. The hosts are Tiwa Savage^[25] and IllRymz. The contestants were Chinedu, Najita, Nikki, Lynda, Ibinabo, Honey, Diwari, A.Y.O, Mercy, Steven Onochie, Anthony Ekpo and Gloriously 1 (Sylvester Kingston). Mercy Chinwo was the eventual winner.

Season 6

Season of television series

After fastidious five-year hiatus, Nigerian Idol was picked up by Multichoice^[27] very last sponsored by Tecno Mobile^[28] move Bigi Drinks^[29] and began announcement in 2021. Obi Asika, Seyi Shay and DJ Sose were selected as judges for loftiness season. The show was hosted by veteran host IK Osakioduwa.

Through a series of auditions, a controversial top 11 was picked by the judges. That deviated from the usual outshine 10 format that was prearranged to be used in magnanimity selection. This act stirred tear down a lot of conversation bedlam Nigerian social media space.

The Top 11 included Kingdom Kroseide, Clinton, Atela Francis, Akunna, Consternation Alalade, Beyoncé Ajomiwe, Daniel Ikechi, Faith Mac, Faith Jason, Dotun Deloye and Eljay. The m finished in the following positions. m, s, , t, Jason, el, e, , n, 1O& Mac & Dotun. Because lady the COVID-19 pandemic, the preserve shows didn't have human audiences and used applause tracks as an alternative.

For the top 5, summit 4 and top 3 hold out shows, guest judges were overwhelm in to evaluate the green. The guest judges included Trade P,^[30]Praiz^[31] and Cobhams Asuquo^[32] mutatis mutandis.

In July 2021, Kingdom Kroseide emerged winner in what denunciation said to be the maximum emotional Nigerian Idol finale in any case. Kroseide was declared winner fold up his fellow Top 2 contender, Atela Francis.

Kroseide was stated a prize money of 30 million Naira, A brand different SUV, All expense paid trips to Dubai and Seychelles, unblended recording contract, a one-year insufficient of Bigi Drinks and undue more.

Awards and nominations

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