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Chisom’s Journey on Nigerian Idol Season 8 Ends
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
After some weeks on the prestigious Nigerian Idol, Chisom, one of the top seven contestants, has been shown the way out of the music reality television show.
His eviction came as a surprise on Sunday night, as the audience and judges were shocked when the anchor, IK Osakioduwa, announced his name as the contestant with the lowest number of votes for the week.
He could not get enough votes from the 19 million votes recorded last week by viewers of the programme.
Chisom was earlier tipped to emerge as the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 8, especially after he thrilled the audience a week earlier with his sterling performance of Holiday by Rema.
However, the voters betrayed him as he was not able to secure enough votes to remain on the show.
Despite his eviction, Chisom was allowed to bow out with one last performance on the Nigerian Idol stage and closed off the night with his amazing performance of I Wanna Know by Joe Thomas.
The week, which coincided with the 2023 Father’s Day celebration, was specially laced with surprises for everyone involved.
As part of the special edition, family members were allowed to pick a favourite song for the contestants to perform on the live show. The choices also provided each of the contestants with fond memories of family moments and a special connection to the song they are to perform.
It was a night of emotions as contestants, judges, and show host shared special family moments on the live show. First, the contestants received a surprise as their family members joined them live on the show.
Next was the host, IK Osakioduwa, who was visibly amazed as his children appeared live on the screen with special Father’s Day wishes for him. Music producer, Obi Asika, also felt the love from his daughter, who delivered special wishes to him in both English and French languages. Delectable Simi also gave his husband, Adekunle Gold, a special Father’s Day shout-out on the live show.
Amidst the emotion and excitement, the main performers served up some amazing musical displays. Ose Daniel performed one of his mother’s favourite songs, ‘Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You’ by George Benson. According to the judges, the song suits his voice perfectly. Relive the performance here.
Victory is one of the steady performers, and he delivered a splendid rendition of ‘My Redeemer Lives’ by Nicole Mullen to a rousing ovation from the audience. Relive Vitory’s performance here.
Another perfect voice and song match-up was delivered by Precious Mac, who gave a smashing performance of ‘From This Moment’ by Shania Twain. Her sister, Naomi Mac, who was a contestant on the maiden edition of the show, was visibly emotional as Precious did justice to the song. Watch the performance here.
Goodness displayed her powerful vocal prowess once again with a superb delivery of ‘Mercy Said No’ by CeCe Winans. Relieve the performance here. Savvy Henry serenaded his mother with a special rendition of Enrique Iglesias’ ‘Hero’, while Quest gave a smooth rendition of ‘Alabaster Box’ by CeCe Winans. Click to enjoy the performance.
This weekend, Nigerian Idol viewers have been given the unique opportunity to pick a song they want their favourite contestants to perform on Sunday, June 25. You can select a song for your favourite contestant here.
By Adedapo Adesanya
Social, short-form video content platform, TikTok has announced the launch of the second phase of its #SaferTogether digital safety and awareness programme in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Data Science Nigeria (DSN).
The initiative, which began in 2022, aims to enhance digital safety across Nigeria by educating parents, teachers, and guardians on how to help young people navigate TikTok and the broader digital landscape safely.
The first phase of the #SaferTogether campaign successfully educated 537 teachers and 1,037 parents in cities like Abuja, Lagos, and Kano about TikTok’s safety features and promoting positive mental health online.
Now, building on this success, the second phase will include NITDA as a strategic partner, aligning with its mission to foster digital literacy and enhance technology infrastructure.
The company said Phase 2 will extend the programme’s reach to additional regions, including Edo and Kaduna, and will cover critical topics such as misinformation, cyberbullying, sexting, digital citizenship, fake news, child sexual violence, and data protection.
Workshops will engage a wide range of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, government representatives, community leaders, parents, teachers, and guardians.
Speaking on this development, Mr Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, TikTok’s Government Relations and Public Policy Director for Africa, emphasized the importance of digital literacy.
“Empowering parents, teachers, and guardians with digital literacy skills is crucial for creating a safer digital environment. Our commitment to community safety is unwavering, and through local partnerships, we are extending these educational resources beyond our platform,” he said.
Adding his input, Mr Olubayo Adekanmbi, Founder and CEO of Data Science Nigeria, highlighted the shared responsibility in making the digital world safer, adding that the organisation will continue to advance this goal.
“We are excited to continue with the Safer Together campaign, providing essential insights on digital wellness to parents, teachers, and guardians.”
It’s the weekend. Time to kick back, relax, and catch up on favourite shows, right? Wrong! As a mum with toddlers and a sports-fanatic husband, weekends at my house can also mean the “Battle of the Remote,” with everyone fighting to watch their favourite show, movie, or football game.
When my toddlers are awake, it’s a marathon of kids’ content all day long. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry! I’ve found an affordable way to enjoy my favourite drama series and movies in peace while my husband watches every Premier League match without interruption. Here’s my secret to avoiding living room conflict and enjoying a peaceful weekend where everyone gets their fair share of screen time.
First, make sure you have an internet device. You can check here for a list of devices that are compatible.
Next, sign up for Showmax and subscribe to Showmax Premier League Mobile and Showmax Entertainment All devices plan for just 5,400 naira monthly. This plan allows us to watch Premier League matches live and stream Showmax’s entertainment content on multiple mobile devices. For those with smaller budgets, Showmax has plans as low as ₦1,600 for Entertainment mobile-only. Click here for more details.
To sign up for Showmax, visit the Showmax website, select “Sign up,” choose your plan, and create an account using your email address, mobile number, and password. After verifying your mobile number and entering your payment details, you’re all set to enjoy amazing content without any living room conflict.
Speaking of shows, here are my favourite shows streaming on Showmax this November.
FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST | New Episodes Every Wednesday
Emmy nominee Kevin Hart leads an all-star cast as “Chicken Man,” a smooth-talking hustler who hosts Atlanta’s most exclusive event—until it spirals into chaos. When millions vanish, Chicken Man becomes suspect number one for Detective JD Hudson, one of the city’s first Black detectives.
This series stars the Peacock Original’s stellar cast and also includes Oscar nominees Samuel L Jackson, Taraji P Henson, and Terrence Howard.
With a 96% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and holding the #21 spot on their list of the best Watch the trailer here.
THE GOOD DOCTOR S7 | Binge All Episodes Now on Showmax
Dr. Shaun Murphy, a surgeon with autism and Savant syndrome, as he navigates personal and professional challenges. In its farewell season, Shaun and Lea (Paige Spara) adjust to parenthood while Shaun faces a crucial case involving two babies needing the same heart.
Created by Emmy-winning David Shore (House MD), the series has earned an 8/10 IMDb rating and multiple award nominations for Freddie Highmore, including Golden Globe and Critics Choice nods.
The series ends on a high note, with its final episode achieving a 9.4/10 rating on IMDb
Watch the trailer here
LAW & ORDER: ORGANISED CRIME S4 | Binge from Monday, 18 November
In Season 4 of Law & Order: Organized Crime, Emmy nominee Christopher Meloni returns as Elliot Stabler, reprising his iconic role from Special Victims Unit. Now back at the NYPD after a personal loss, Stabler tackles a complex criminal underworld.
This season features guest stars such as Oscar winners Ellen Burstyn and Keith Carradine, BAFTA winner Jennifer Ehle, and Dean Norris from Breaking Bad as Stabler’s brother, Randall. Special SVU cast members Tamara Tunie, Peter Scanavino, and Dann Florek appear in several crossover episodes.
Organized Crime has already been renewed for a fifth season. Watch the trailer here
Showmax has unveiled a list of top international series available to customers on the platform this November.
Top on the list is the much anticipated HBO series Dune: Prophecy. Inspired by the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, the series stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, and Travis Fimmels. This series is set for global premiere on 18 November and Showmax customers can stream the first episode the same day.
Also scheduled for Showmax this November is season two of the intriguing series, Found, available for streaming from Tuesday, 26 November. Peacock Original’s stellar cast series, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is now available for streaming on Showmax and customers can catch new episodes on Wednesdays. The cast includes Oscar nominees Samuel L Jackson, Taraji P Henson, and Terrence Howard.
The November lineup includes an array of foreign series perfect for binge-watching. Devil’s Peak season 1, and The Good Doctor season 7 both available for streaming; Taktiek season 1, and Chicago PD season 11 are also available for streaming; Law and Order: Organised Crime season 4, available from November 18; and Billy the Kid season 2, available from November 25.
For lovers of top-quality international movies, Showmax collection for the month includes The Fall Guy coming to Showmax on November 18; Civil War by Oscar-nominated writer, Alex Garland set for Showmax on November 25; Kung Fu Panda 4 available for streaming from November 29; Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom streaming now; The End We Start From, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Strong, and Gina McKee, available from November 21.
Other international movies to look out for on Showmax in the month are Pet Sematary: Bloodlines available for streaming now; Heist 88 featuring Emmy’s award winner, Courtney B Vance, available from November 25; Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths part one, and all seven blockbusters of Mission Impossible to be available for binge-watch from November 25.
Customers can access all series and movies on Showmax by subscribing to the Showmax Entertainment mobile plan for N1,600. Visit www.showmax.com to sign up
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