The 10th edition of Nigerian Idol kicked off on Sunday night with the top 10 contestants – Mikki, Raymu, Ellacentric, Kristopher, Sally, Boss Lady, Brammy, Jkenova, Lawrence, and Purp – performing on a Billboard Takeover themed night.
The live premiere opened with a rousing group performance of This Is Me from The Greatest Showman, setting the tone for an evening of bold self-expression and standout vocals.
From heartfelt ballads to Naija hits, each contestant lit up the stage with their unique artistry, performing Billboard hits that included songs by Nigerian artistes including Finesse by Pheelz and Love Nwantiti by CKay.
As part of the anniversary celebration, host IK Osakioduwa announced a special twist to the show – a surprise appearance from one-time Billboard chart-topper, D’banj. He was welcomed back to the Nigerian Idol judges’ chair with Ric Hassani and Iyanya. Together they offered the right blend of praise, authentic reactions and banter to the contestants’ performances.
With the Nigerian Idol live shows now underway, the journey to crown the nation’s next music superstar continues every Sunday night at 7pm, streaming live on Showmax, and leading up to the grand finale in July.
Fans are encouraged to tune in, support their favourite contestants, and be part of the thrilling musical adventure.