Victory is on the line, and only one voice will claim it.
After weeks of fierce auditions, tears, triumphs, and tough cuts, Nigerian Idol Season 10 has been narrowed down to a blazing Top 10 Bosslady, Brammy, Ellacentric, JKenova, Khristopher, Lawrence, Mikki, RayMu, Sally, and Purp.
Now, the stage is set for the first live show, and these ten must fight to stay in the spotlight.
This Sunday at 7 PM WAT on Africa Magic (DStv Channel 151 and GOtv Channel 49), they go mic to mic in a ruthless race for a single crown, and every performance counts.
While the judges Ric Hassani, Omawumi, and Iyanya will continue delivering critiques and offering guidance, you, the viewer, now have the power to decide who stays and who goes on Nigerian Idol. Your voice is their victory.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to vote, when, and where to vote. Know this to ensure your favourite can make it to the next round… and maybe to the top.
Voting Platforms
Voting on Nigerian Idol Season 10 is open on three platforms:
- Africa Magic website: africamagic.tv/nigerianidol
- Africa Magic mobile site: africamagic.tv/nigerianidol
- MyDStv or MyGOtv App (for active subscribers with eligible packages)
Note: You must be registered on any of these platforms to vote.
How to Register and Vote
1. Website (Desktop)
Step 1: Go to africamagic.tv/nigerianidol
Step 2: Click Vote > then click Register
Step 3: Fill in your details: name, surname, birth year, gender, location, and phone number (in international format, e.g. +234...).
Step 4: Enter the OTP sent via SMS/WhatsApp
Step 5: You’re in! Select your contestant, enter your number of votes (up to 100), and click Vote.
Voting on the website is free (data costs apply).
2. Mobile Site (Phone Browser)
The process is exactly like on a desktop, but optimised for mobile:
- Visit africamagic.tv/nigerianidol
- Tap Vote, then follow the same steps to register or log in
- Vote for your fave with up to 100 votes
Mobile site voting is free, but data charges apply.
3. MyDStv or MyGOtv App
For active DStv or GOtv subscribers, you can vote through the app and earn extra votes depending on your subscription tier.
Step 1: Download the MyDStv or MyGOtv app from your app store
Step 2: Log in using your country, surname/mobile number, and smartcard number
Step 3: Tap the Nigerian Idol banner
Step 4: Register or log in with your mobile number and smartcard
Step 5: Vote for your favourite contestant
Vote allocations are based on your package. See breakdown below.
Vote Limits by Platform
Packages |
MyDStv/MyGOtv App (Active subscribers only) |
Prestige |
10 000 |
Premium/Bue |
2500 |
Compact +/Grande Mais |
1500 |
Compact/Grande |
750 |
Confam/Family |
500 |
Yanga/Access/ Facil |
200 |
GOtv Supa+ |
750 |
GOtv Supa |
500 |
GOtv Max |
350 |
GOtv Jolli/Plus |
200 |
DStv Meda Sport Bouquet E36 |
1000 |
Voting Schedule
- Voting opens every Sunday
- Voting closes every Thursday at 20:00 WAT / 21:00 CAT
The finale voting round will run from Sunday, July 6th, to Friday, July 11th 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I vote for more than one contestant?
Yes, you can split your votes across any of the contestants as you like.
Do I have to pay to vote?
Voting is free across all platforms, but data charges may apply.
Can I vote if my subscription is inactive?
No. To vote via the MyDStv or MyGOtv App, your subscription must be active and on an eligible package.
What if I don’t get my OTP?
Your number may be on the Do Not Disturb (DND) list. Text STOP to 2442, then text ALLOW to 2442 to start receiving OTPs. Still no luck? Contact your network provider.
How do I know my vote was received?
A countdown will display on-screen from 100 to 1, confirming that your votes have been submitted.
Is voting monitored?
Yes. All voting is audited and verified by Deloitte to ensure fairness and transparency.
Q: How many times can I vote on each platform?
A: One can vote 100 times on the Mobile site and the Website. If you are a DStv subscriber with an eligible package in the selected countries and have the MyDStv or MyGOtv App, you can vote based on your package.
Q: In which countries is tiered voting available?
A: MyDStv App - Nigeria, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC, Mauritius
ALL DTH Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Madagascar, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda
MyGOtv App - Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia,
Q: Can I vote on MyDStv or MyGOtv App if my subscription has been deactivated?
A: No, you must activate your subscription and be on an eligible package to be able to receive additional votes to vote for your favourite contestant(s).
Q: I have more than one package with DStv, can I vote with all of my packages?
A: You can have only one mobile linked to one package. To vote using all your packages, you will need to link a separate, unique mobile number to each package. Please note that you cannot request a delink to relink the same mobile number to multiple packages.
Q: I want to vote with both my DStv packages, what can I do?
A: You can register each smartcard number/ package on the Africa Magic vote page africamagic.tv/nigerianidol separately with a unique mobile number, which can be verified via OTP.
Q: I have registered on the vote page, but I haven't received an OTP SMS. What can I do?
A: If you are not receiving OTP messages, your phone number could be on the DND (Do Not Disturb) list, which means you will no longer receive notifications from all of your services that send notification SMS using third-party SMS services. You will need to unsubscribe from the DND by:
(1) texting STOP to 2442, then
(2) text ALLOW to 2442 to start receiving bulk SMS.
If, after texting ALLOW to 2442, you are still not receiving third-party SMS, you might have to contact your telecommunications provider.
Q: How many times can I vote for one contestant?
A: One can vote 100 times on the Mobile site and the Website. If you are a DStv subscriber with an eligible package in the selected countries and have the MyDStv or MyGOtv App, you can vote based on your package.
Q: Can I vote for multiple contestants?
A: You can vote for anyone you like each week and use your allowed votes per platform per week as you wish.
Q: Which platforms are free?
A: Voting is free (Data costs apply) on the website, mobile site and on the MyDStv or MyGOtv App.
Q: Will I get a notification when my vote has been received?
A: On the website, mobile site and on the MyDStv or MyGOtv App, you will see a little countdown from 100 to one, which indicates that your vote has been received.
Q: How do you ensure that voting is fair?
A: All voting is verified by the auditing firm Deloitte. Please also have a look at the Terms and Conditions for voting, as published on africamagic.tv/nigerianidol
Q: What are the viewer’s prizes for voting?
These are to be communicated during the show. Please visit africamagic.tv/nigerianidol for all the details.
Q: Will all votes on all platforms be eligible for winning the viewer’s prizes?
A: These are to be communicated during the show. Please visit africamagic.tv/nigerianidol for all the details.
Q: What are the contestant numbers for voting?
A: Contestants are no longer allocated voting numbers. Voting takes place via an image which is listed on the web and mobile sites. Visit the show page on africamagic.tv/nigerianidol to view and vote.
Don't miss out on the exciting journey to discover the next Nigerian Idol. Reconnect now to MyDStv and MyGOtv to catch all the electrifying performances and behind-the-scenes action.