Naija Star Search has undoubtedly been a thrilling ride this season. As the grand finale looms on Saturday, 8 p.m.
on StarTimes Nollywood Plus channel, it’s time to reflect on the competition’s high points and the raw talents that have graced our screens. The show’s winner will receive N20 million and other prizes, as well as a chance to work with some of the industry’s top Afrobeats personalities. Season 1 was a revelation.
Music fans witnessed raw talent blossom under the guidance of industry titans like Keke Ogungbe, ID Cabasa, and Asha Gangali. After three months of drama, intrigues, and electrifying performances by contestants in Nigeria’s first Afrobeats contest and talent hunt show, ‘Naija Star Search’, Skimzo emerged as season 1 winner in November 2022. One of this season’s highlights has been the impressive vocal prowess of many contestants.
The talent pool has been profound, from soulful Afrobeats ballads to energetic Afrobeat anthems. The judges – Cobhams Asuquo, Sasha P, and Vector, have played a crucial role in shaping the contestants’ journeys. PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible.
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