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For thirteen weeks, talented singers from all over Nigeria will participate in the Hymnodia competition. Unlike regular talent shows, however, Hymnodia is designed for singers to be part of a…

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Fallen and Forgotten: How Nigerian Talent Shows Continue To Fail Contestants

Eromo Egbejule
July 5, 2016

Some aspiring musicians have evolved into serial reality show contestants, hopping from one to another in the hope of winning just one to actualise their dreams. And even if they do win, it doesn't mean they will stop hopping to focus on shaping their career.

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Special Report: Dead Ends, Deceit and Disappointment: The Harsh Realities of Nigerian Talent Shows

Eromo Egbejule
July 5, 2016

In a fast moving music industry like Nigeria’s for example, veterans struggle to make comebacks, so how much of a chance does a newly minted act have of winning the market's attention after just months in the public eye?

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Winner Of Hymnodia Competition To Win N5M As Kufre Ekanem's Reality Show Kicks Off

Fallen and Forgotten: How Nigerian Talent Shows Continue To Fail Contestants

Special Report: Dead Ends, Deceit and Disappointment: The Harsh Realities of Nigerian Talent Shows

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