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Nigerian Idol
The Nigerian Idol Season 8 Live Shows begins this Sunday and the decision of who wins the season is totally up to you the viewers. This means the Voting lines will be open weekly, allowing you the chance to save your favourite Contestant from possible Elimination. We’ve got all the updates on how you can do all that so you can have a smooth ride when the Live Shows start.
This Season, viewers will be able to Vote via the Africa Magic website, mobile site and on the MyDStv & MyGOtv App.
To Vote on the website, mobile site and app, the audience has to register with their name, surname, year of birth, gender, location and cell phone number before or during the Voting round.
Follow the instructions below to learn how to register on the Nigerian Idol website.
How to register on the Nigerian Idol website
You can register to vote on the Africa Magic website – – africamagic.tv/nigerianidol
Click on the Vote menu item.
Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, location and cellphone in the international format e.g. +234731234567 and your preferred password.
You will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS.
Enter your OTP
Once registered, you will be able to Vote.
Select your favourite Contestant.
Website Votes are free.
Data costs apply.
When you are done registering, you can then proceed to Vote for your favourite Contestant. Follow the instructions below to learn how to Vote on the website.
Follow the instructions below to learn how to Vote on the website.
How to Vote on the Nigerian Idol website if you are a registered Voter
You may vote for your favourite contestant via the Africa Magic website– africamagic.tv/nigerianidol
Click on the Vote menu item.
Click on Login and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g.
+234731234567.
Enter your chosen password.
Select your favourite contestant.
Enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE.
Votes on the website are limited to 100 votes per user.
Website votes are free.
Data costs apply.
Will a cellphone be the preferred device for you to Vote? No worries, here’s how to register on the mobile site so you can Vote.
How to register on the Nigerian Idol Mobile site
You can register to vote on the Africa Magic mobile site – africamagic.tv/nigerianidol
Click on the Vote menu item.
Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234731234567 and your preferred password
You will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS.
Enter your OTP
Once registered, you will be able to vote once the Vote round begins.
Mobile site votes are free
Data costs apply
How to Vote on the Nigerian Idol mobile site if you are a registered Voter
You may vote for your favourite contestant via the Africa Magic mobile site – africamagic.tv/nigerianidol
Click on the Vote menu item.
Click on Login and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234731234567.
Enter your chosen password
Select your favourite contestant.
Enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE
Votes on the mobile site are limited to 100 votes per user
Mobile site votes are free
Data costs apply.
Get additional Votes for your fave Contestant on the MyDStv and MyGOtv app. These additional Votes are awarded based on your subscription package or tier.
Download the MyDStv or MyGOtv App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
Log into the app by selecting your default country, use your surname or mobile number and your smartcard number.
Once you’ve logged into your MyDStv or MyGOtv app account page, look for the Nigerian Idol Banner
You must be an active MyDStv or MyGOtv subscriber on one of the eligible packages to receive your additional votes
Click on the Nigerian Idol Banner and follow the instructions to cast your vote.
How to register on the MyDStv and MyGOtv app (DStv and GOtv subscribers with eligible packages only)
You can register to vote by clicking on the Nigerian Idol Banner inside the MyDStv or MyGOtv App.
Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, location and cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234731234567, confirm your smartcard number and your preferred password.
You will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS.
Enter your OTP.
Once registered, you will be able to vote after the show.
MyDStv and MyGOtv App votes are free.
Data costs apply.
After registering on the MyDStv and MyGOtv app, you can then cast your Vote for any of the Contestants whenever Voting rounds open.
VOTING LIMITS & COST
Each user may cast 100 votes per voting platform per vote round i.e.:
Web – 100 votes
Mobi – 100 votes
Network data costs will apply for the use of the internet on web and mobile
Terms and conditions apply
MyDStv app or MyGOtv app – votes are allocated based on your subscription package/tier (active DStv subscribers in selected countries with eligible packages only)**
**Vote limits based on DStv packages
Packages
MyDStv/MyGOtv App (Active subscribers only)
Premium/Bue/Mega
2500
Compact +/Grande Mais
1500
Compact/Grande/Mini
750
Confam/Family/Familia
500
Yanga/Access/ Facil
200
GOtv Supa
500
GOtv Max
350
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