The Next Star (Nigeria)

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The Next Star
Awarded forEmerging Raising Star
CountryNigeria
Presented byThe Next Star, Kennis Music
WebsiteOfficial website
Television/radio coverage
NetworkStarTimes, TheNextStar
Produced byVJ Adams, Balloon Technologies[1]
Directed byVJ Adams

The Next Star currently known as Sing and Win Contest[2] and Naija Star Search[3] is a music award collective competition in Nigeria established for emerging singers and music performers.[4][5]

History[edit]

Since 2022, the Contest was made for online competitions and auditions[6][7] performed by emerging musicians through a platform accessible to anyone for voting for his/her favourite contestant.[8][9] The music award also has a subsidiary for emerging child singers and music performers known as The Next Child Star.[10] It was established alongside its parent company The Next Star.[11][12]

Naija Star Search[edit]

Naija Star Search also called The Next Star or Nigeria Star Search established for emerging singers and music performers,[3][13] is hosted by VJ Adams.[14] It is presented by coaches, ID Cabasa, Kenny Ogungbe, Asha Gangali and more.[15][16] The TV show is on a collaboration with Kennis Music Records and it airs on StarTimes Nigeria.[17][8] Consisting of two seasons, the competition is open for artists above 18 year old.[18] The seasons 1 of The Naija Star Search was made up of 17 contestants.[19][20] 'Skimzo' emerged the winner of the show.[21] In 2024, Cobhams, Vector & Sasha P were announced as the judges for Season 2 of Naija Star Search.[22][23] On-air personality, Do2tun also invited young artists to join the contest through social media.[24][25]

Season 1[edit]

Top 3[edit]

# Contestants Results
1 2
1 Skimzo TOP 3 WON
2 Melo TOP 3 Nominated
3 Eniola TOP 3 Nominated

Other Recipients[edit]

The Next Star Awards
  • Nonye
  • Wilfred Chizaram Franciscan
  • Ikeji Uchechukwu Nmasinachi
  • Peter Anara-Osowo Ofemanzan
  • Molly
  • Precious Igbineweka
  • Onyema Ishakwue
  • Bibrave Boy
  • Ayila Nguseer Philomena
  • Cajethan Chineke
  • Mary Augustine
  • Denblaze
  • Unor Kelvin
  • Johnel
  • Young Imole

References[edit]

  1. ^ "About". The Next Star. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Winners emerge in Sing and Win competition". The Nation. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize". Premium Times. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Nonye, Molly, Precious Igbineweka emerge winners of 5TH edition – Sing and Win Contest". Vanguard. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Onyema, Bibrave, and Ayila emerge winners of 6th Edition Sing and Win Contest". The Guardian. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Celebrated OAP Do2tun kicks off audition for Naija Star Search S2". Pulse Nigeria. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Sing and Win announces April winners". The Sun. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  8. ^ a b "N10m for grabs as 'Naija Star Search' premieres". Daily Trust. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  9. ^ "The Next Star Award 11th Edition: Winners Emerge". MENAFN. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Next Child Star announces winners". Vanguard. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Next Child Star Announces online contest winners". This Day. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Young Talent Triumphs In Online Next Child Star Contest". Leadership. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  13. ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (20 November 2022). "Naija Star Search: 2 females make the final five". Vanguard. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  14. ^ "'Naija Star Search' Set To Begin In September". Voice of Nigeria. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  15. ^ "Keke Ogungbe, ID Cabasa, Asha unveil game flow for Naija Star Search". Nigerian Tribune. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  16. ^ Hansen, Gabriel (19 September 2022). "StarTimes begins search for next Afrobeats star". Music In Africa. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  17. ^ "N10m for grabs as 'Naija Star Search' premieres". The Punch. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  18. ^ "OAP Do2tun Invites Afrobeats Talents to Online Audition of Naija Star Search Season 2". NotJustOk. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  19. ^ "Naija Star Search: Top 5 Finalists Emerge in Afrobeats Reality Show, Winner Goes Home with N10m, other prizes". Legit.ng. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  20. ^ Ige, Rotimi (17 November 2022). "Naija Star Search heats up as competition enters final stage". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  21. ^ "Skimzo Wins Naija Star Search Talent Show". Independent. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  22. ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (4 February 2024). "Cobhams, Vector, Sasha P unveiled as Judges of Naija Star Search 2". Vanguard. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  23. ^ "Naija Star Search stages big comeback". The Sun. 4 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  24. ^ "Naija Star Search Season 2: OAP Do2tun Invites Afrobeats Talents To Online Audition". New Telegraph. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  25. ^ "Do2tun urges Afrobeats talents to audition for Naija Star Search Season 2". The Nation. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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