Barely two months after the conclusion of the ninth season of American Idol, Nigerian fans were shocked to see short vignettes on TV suggesting that Nigerian Idol is ready to roll.
For some, the teaser presented an opportunity to make 
their dreams come true, while to others, it appeared like another stunt to get people talking. But this week, the organizers made public their plans to deliver the idol experience in Nigeria. It’s no longer rumors guys; no more speculations, no more hearsay – the world famous Idols is coming to Nigeria!
According to a statement issued by BlackHouse Media, official Publicists for Nigerian Idol “Optima Media Group, one of Africa’s leading Sports, Media and Entertainment Companies has acquired the license to produce the global TV phenomenon in Nigeria”
Sources at OMG will not debunk this when contacted, “Yes, we are licensees of Idol in Nigeria, and we are aware that some are cynical, as singing contests are common in local television, however, we assure you that this is the real deal”.
The show is expected to kick off in July 2010 with auditions in six yet-to-be-disclosed locations of Nigeria.
Nigerian Idol will be aired both on cable and terrestrial television across Nigeria, with at least 50 wanna be singers rocking the mic.
Applications for Idols will be made available for talented singers between 16 and 27, after which a list of 50 contestants who will be given tasks to prove themselves as Nigeria’s singing Idol will be selected. Audition forms are expected to make first appearances on the official website www.nigerianidol.com from July 2nd, 2010.
This is not the first time Optima Media Group will be handling a major TV Franchise. With properties like “The Apprentice” and “Don’t forget the lyrics”, OMG has since inception in 2000 become the heart of the media industry offering reputable services inside in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
“We are aware that there is skepticism among the local entertainment press about Nigerian Idol as singing contests are common in local television, with recent ones branded as Idol knockoffs. However, we can assure you that this is the Real Deal.
As licensed right owners, our company has a responsibility to comply with the original format structure and production owned by Fremantle. Hence, we will NOT compromise on production quality and deliverables.” Said Rotimi Pedro, Managing Director Optima Media Group.
- QUICK FACTS ABOUT NIGERIAN IDOL
- Optima Media Group are the licensees for Nigerian IDOL
- Fremantle Media UK created the British TV series Pop Idol which has now become a global phenomenon known as IDOL.
- IDOL has been produced in many countries of the world including Germany, Turkey, Australia, Poland, USA, Sweden, France, Belgium, and in Asia including Saudi Arabia
- OMG as a media company has vast interests in sports, entertainment, events and publishing has partnered major organisations in the world
- Accept no Limitations’’ is the official pay-off line for Nigerian Idol
- Young people between 17 and 28 are eligible for the auditions
- Nigerian Idol will be aired across Nigeria, other African countries and overseas
- 50 contestants will be selected from the auditions as finalists
- This is the debut edition of Nigerian idol
- There will be four judges on the show
- Auditions will hold in six cities across Nigeria
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