Nigerian Idol 3 finale: Femi Kuti, D'Banj, Omawumi, all hail Moses

Moses Obi-Adigwe has become the first male contestant to emerge winner of the third season of Nigeria's most-viewed TV reality show, the Nigerian Idol! The 22-year-old could not contain his joy as he stuttered over and over again, "This is a new beginning in my career and life... you don't understand!"

Like in previous seasons, Etisalat Nigeria delivered, as promised, a brand new SUV and a 7.5-million-naira cheque to the new Idol, who will also get a recording contract worth another N7.5 million. First Runner-up, Debbie Rise drove home in a brand new Kia Picanto and cash prize of N1.5 million, also courtesy Etisalat Nigeria.

Nigerian Idol 3: Jay Feel & Abasiakan's Eviction Party

It was announced on Saturday March 31 that Jay Feel and Abasiakan were leaving the Nigerian

Idol 3! It turned out to be an Easter shock wave for everyone! The duo had given their best… 

Jay Feel with his showmanship and Abasiakan with his engaging style of delivery. But alas, 

they were voted out. 

Nigerian Idol 3 Top 6 performances

Sunday night on Nigerian Idol 3, sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria, was totally ethnic to the core! From Ankarashoes to strictly local songs, the Top 6 contestants gave their Nigerian best. Were you aware it was the Nigerian Music Week? It was hard not to laugh at the judges and host, Ill Rhymz when their baby photos appeared on the screen, just before performances started on the Top 6 Gala Show.

Race to Top 12 gets hotter on the Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol 3

Another Saturday night and another round of evictions in the on-going Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol season 3 competition. This time around it was the contestants of the last group of 10 to come through the hammer of the audience’ votes and this was not without surprises! After putting up their best performances the week before, it was up to the votes to determine who goes and who stays.