| The Next Star | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Emerging Rising Star |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Presented by | The Next Star, Balloon Technologies |
| Website | Official website |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | StarTimes, TheNextStar (website) |
| Produced by | Balloon Technologies [1] |
| Directed by | 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
References
- ^ "About". The Next Star. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Winners emerge in Sing and Win competition". The Nation. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.