The Next Star (Nigeria) Explained
The Next Star |
Awarded For: | Emerging Rising Star |
Presenter: | The Next Star, Balloon Technologies |
Country: | Nigeria |
Network: | StarTimes, TheNextStar (website) |
Producer: | Balloon Technologies[1] |
Director: | Balloon Technologies |
The Next Star currently known as Sing and Win Contest[2] and Naija Star Search[3] is a music award collective competition in Nigeria and South Africa established for emerging singers and music performers.[4] [5]
History
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]
Season 1 (November 2022)
Top 3
Official Diin (Winner)
Real MAGIXS (1st Runner Up)
Praise Paul (2nd Runner Up)
Other Recipients
- 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
Notes and References
- Web site: About . The Next Star. 23 August 2023.
- News: Winners emerge in Sing and Win competition. The Nation. 6 June 2023. 23 August 2023.
- News: 28 November 2022 . Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize . 8 February 2024 . Premium Times.
- News: Nonye, Molly, Precious Igbineweka emerge winners of 5TH edition – Sing and Win Contest. Vanguard. 23 February 2023. 23 August 2023.
- News: Onyema, Bibrave, and Ayila emerge winners of 6th Edition Sing and Win Contest. The Guardian. 29 March 2023. 23 August 2023.
- News: Celebrated OAP Do2tun kicks off audition for Naija Star Search S2. Pulse Nigeria. 10 November 2023. 8 February 2024.
- News: Sing and Win announces April winners. The Sun. 5 May 2023. 23 August 2023.
- News: 3 September 2022 . N10m for grabs as ‘Naija Star Search’ premieres . 8 February 2024 . Daily Trust.
- News: The Next Star Award 11th Edition: Winners Emerge. MENAFN. 23 August 2023. 23 August 2023.
- News: Next Child Star announces winners. Vanguard. 9 May 2023. 25 November 2023.
- News: Next Child Star Announces online contest winners. This Day. 2 April 2023. 25 November 2023.
- News: Young Talent Triumphs In Online Next Child Star Contest. Leadership. 2 April 2023. 25 November 2023.