Etisalat Sponsors Nigerian Idol 3

After impressive audition outings in Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Owerri, Benin, and Lagos, all is set for the nation-wide broadcast of season three of Nigeria’s biggest music reality show starting on 16 December 2012.

The show which promises to keep audiences entertained and on the edge of their seats week after week will commence airing on local TV stations like STV, NTA Network and AIT Network, as well as on DSTV (Soundcity) and OnTV. Contestants who made it through the different audition stages in the country will each have the opportunity to compete on the Idol stage for a chance to be crowned the voice of tomorrow.

Head, Events and Sponsorships, Etisalat Nigeria, Ms. Modupe Thani said the time of waiting had finally come to an end as Nigerians will get to see the high points of the all the auditions and witness an array of music talents throughout the duration of the show.

“Nigerians should brace themselves for the sort of music show never before seen. The bar has been raised this year in all aspects of the show; from the stage, to the judges and of course the calibre of talents. We guarantee nothing but the best in entertainment,” Thani said. “Viewers can also participate in the show by logging on to Etisalat FaceBook and Twitter pages to find out how to win various competition prizes courtesy of Etisalat,” Thani added.

This year’s competition has Afro-beat legend, Femi Kuti, Yinka Davies and Jeffery Daniels on the judging panel with Ill Rhymz as host. Total prize for season three winner is a whopping twenty million Naira which will be made up of 7.5 million Naira cash, 7.5 million naira record contract and brand new SUV. The first runner up will be presented with 1.5 million naira and a saloon car which will be presented by Etisalat.

— Seun Bisuga