The second season of music reality competition, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), premiered on Saturday, October 17, giving audiences across the country the opportunity to follow the search for the next Afrobeats sensation.
The show kicked off with the auditions and airs on TVC at 8pm on Saturdays and 9pm on Sundays, while TRACE Naija broadcasts episodes at 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Viewers can also catch the show on NTA on Mondays from 6:00–7:00 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8:00–9:00 p.m. Episodes are also available on the Ultima Studios YouTube channel at 9pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Powered by MTN Nigeria and produced by Ultima Studios in partnership with ONErpm, the second season of Next Afrobeats Star features an expanded prize package and a continued focus on discovering, developing and supporting emerging Afrobeats artists.
Auditions were held in Enugu, Benin, Abuja and Lagos, bringing together aspiring artists from across the country to compete for the title of Next Afrobeats Star.
This season’s winner will receive a recording deal valued at ₦225 million and a brand-new car, alongside opportunities for professional development, mentorship and exposure to a wider audience.
The competition features music producers and songwriters Puffy Tee, Andre Vibez, Big Ragee and Krizbeatz as judges, evaluating contestants’ performances and guiding the search for the Next Afrobeats Star.
The second season builds on the inaugural edition, which saw Ayo Benzi emerge as the winner of a ₦150 million recording deal. Other finalists, including Dave Cash, Kaeko, Somto O’Laker and Lucky Yay!, also secured recording contracts, with contestants going on to release original music on global streaming platforms.
Beyond the competition, NAS aims to provide emerging artists with a pathway into the music industry by connecting talent with professional support, industry expertise and opportunities to develop sustainable music careers.
Following the premiere, viewers can tune in to subsequent episodes across TVC, TRACE Naija and the Ultima Studios YouTube channel to follow the contestants’ journeys as they compete for the title of Next Afrobeats Star.
