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]
The Next Star | |
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Awarded for | Emerging Raising Star |
Country | Nigeria |
Presented by | The Next Star, Kennis Music |
Website | Official website |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | StarTimes, TheNextStar |
Produced by | VJ Adams, Balloon Technologies[1] |
Directed by | VJ Adams |
History
editSince 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
editNaija 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
editTop 3
edit# | Contestants | Results | |
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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- ^ "About". The Next Star. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Winners emerge in Sing and Win competition". The Nation. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize". Premium Times. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Nonye, Molly, Precious Igbineweka emerge winners of 5TH edition – Sing and Win Contest". Vanguard. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Onyema, Bibrave, and Ayila emerge winners of 6th Edition Sing and Win Contest". The Guardian. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Celebrated OAP Do2tun kicks off audition for Naija Star Search S2". Pulse Nigeria. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Sing and Win announces April winners". The Sun. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ a b "N10m for grabs as 'Naija Star Search' premieres". Daily Trust. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "The Next Star Award 11th Edition: Winners Emerge". MENAFN. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Next Child Star announces winners". Vanguard. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Next Child Star Announces online contest winners". This Day. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Young Talent Triumphs In Online Next Child Star Contest". Leadership. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (20 November 2022). "Naija Star Search: 2 females make the final five". Vanguard. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "'Naija Star Search' Set To Begin In September". Voice of Nigeria. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Keke Ogungbe, ID Cabasa, Asha unveil game flow for Naija Star Search". Nigerian Tribune. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Hansen, Gabriel (19 September 2022). "StarTimes begins search for next Afrobeats star". Music In Africa. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "N10m for grabs as 'Naija Star Search' premieres". The Punch. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "OAP Do2tun Invites Afrobeats Talents to Online Audition of Naija Star Search Season 2". NotJustOk. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Ige, Rotimi (17 November 2022). "Naija Star Search heats up as competition enters final stage". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Skimzo Wins Naija Star Search Talent Show". Independent. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (4 February 2024). "Cobhams, Vector, Sasha P unveiled as Judges of Naija Star Search 2". Vanguard. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Naija Star Search stages big comeback". The Sun. 4 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Naija Star Search Season 2: OAP Do2tun Invites Afrobeats Talents To Online Audition". New Telegraph. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Do2tun urges Afrobeats talents to audition for Naija Star Search Season 2". The Nation. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.