Next Afrobeats Star reaches grand finale as six contestants vie for $100,000 prize – Premium Times Nigeria

Seven people stand indoors, posing for a group photo; some don streetwear while one in the center wears a bright orange dress, ready to compete in the Next Afrobeats Star contest for a $100,000 prize.

The race to discover Nigeria’s Next Afrobeats Star has reached its decisive stage, with six finalists preparing for a make-or-break finale after months of auditions, training, and live performances.

The talent hunt, which began in August with 300 hopefuls selected from open auditions, has now produced six outstanding artistes: Somto O’Laker, Kaekon, Ayo Benz, Lucky Yay, Astro Boi, and Dave Cash.

The contest progressed through several elimination phases, first reducing the number from 300 to 48, then to 24, to 12, and…