The popular show, best known for its
recognition and unveiling of singing talents, even as Nigerian musical talent
continues to gain international global recognition and collaborations has since
it’s announcement yesterday, been exciting aspiring musicians and fans of the
reality singing competition . This year’s episodes would be fully produced by
UNITY 1 Limited in collaboration with FAME TV while also partnering with ITV
and YouTube.
In her address regarding the sponsorship,
Ms. Folake Ani-Mumuney, the Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications,
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, said: “We are delighted about the return of The Voice
Nigeria. We are particularly excited that this current Season 4 promises to be
more thrilling than the previous editions, given all the extras packed in.
With previous editions we demonstrated
attainment of the key goal of the Voice Nigeria, to discover and promote
talented singers to actualise their dreams of becoming international stars.
This aligns with FirstBank’s commitment to providing a platform for nurturing
and showcasing talents and driving social cohesion, giving Nigerians a voice
and enabling dreams.
As a Bank woven into the fabric of society
for over 127 years, FirstBank has been at the forefront of nation-building;
supporting through resourceful partnerships to build the Nigerian creative
industry value chain a, sector driven by the teeming youth population and
growing in its contribution to national GDP,’’ she concluded.
Also speaking on their sponsorship, Godfrey
Efeurhobo, Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria said, “Airtel Nigeria is
passionate and committed to creating and supporting credible platforms and
programs that will help discover, nurture and hone the talents of young
Nigerians.
Therefore, our sponsorship of Season 4 of
The Voice Nigeria is a glowing testament to our resolve to offer young,
talented Nigerians a springboard to international stardom while creating
exciting moments for fans, music followers and entertainment lovers across the
country.
It is our belief that with The Voice
platform, Airtel will continue to connect emotionally with Nigerians as well as
contribute significantly to the development of the creative industry in the
country.”
The Managing Director, UNITY 1 Limited and Executive Producer, The Voice Nigeria, Mr Akin Salami expressed his excitement over the return of the show’s fourth season. He said, “We are beyond excited to draw open the curtain of a new season, the Fourth season of The Voice Nigeria. The third season of the show was produced in Nigeria for the first time since the inception of the show.
It was definitely an outstanding show from all the local and international feedback we received. This 4th season of the show is coming with new and exciting twists and turns especially in a time when the Nigerian music industry continues to grow in leaps and bounds. Our aim is to continually provide a platform with international relevance for more talents and prepare them for the global stage. We are set to deliver a season like never seen before.
We have exceptional sponsors and partners (both returning and new sponsors) that have also provided invaluable support in bringing this season to life. They have supported the show in retaining its spot as the number one music reality tv show in Nigeria.”
The Voice Nigeria this year will kick off
with free registration, intending talents to record a one-minute video singing
without a soundtrack, upload and fill the form on the website. The competition
is open to both male and female contestants who are Nigerians and have a
government-issued means of Identification and talents must be at least 18 years
old. Interested talents can visit the voice website www.thevoicenigeria.com for
more information or social media platforms of The Voice Nigeria.