How to Vote on Nigerian Idol Season 8 Show 2023 / 2024 (SMS, Website, DSTV and GOTV App)

The live shows for Nigerian Idol Season 8 began on May 21th, 2023, and the contestants will need your votes to advance to the finale. You will learn how to vote for contestants on the show in this page. Please take the time to read through the steps for voting for your favourite contestant.

Nigerian Idol 2023 Poll

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Other Ways to Vote

Here’s how to Vote and the platforms which you will be Voting from;

You may Vote via the Mobile site (smartphone or tablet) Website (computer), and the MyDStv/MyGOtv App only.

• Website / Mobile site – You may Vote for your favourite contestant via the Africa Magic website or mobile site on tv/nigerianidol
• MyDStv/MyGotv App – You may Vote for your favourite contestant via the MyDStv/MyGotv App if you are an active DStv subscriber in selected countries with an eligible package only.

To Vote on the website, mobile site and the app, the audience will register with their name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, and cell phone number before or during the Voting round

Follow the steps below to register on the Nigerian Idol website.

Registering 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.

Voting on the Nigerian Idol website if you’re a registered voter

Now that you are registered on the website, here is how to cast your Vote.

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.

Registering on the Nigerian Idol mobile site

If you are interested in Voting on the Nigerian Idol mobile site, here is how to register.

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 after the show

Mobile site Votes are free.

Data costs apply.

Voting on the Nigerian Idol mobile site if you’re a registered voter

Now that you are registered on the Nigerian Idol mobile site, here is how to cast your Vote.

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.

How to vote via the MyDStv or MyGOtv App (DStv subscribers with eligible packages only)

Get additional Votes with the MyDStv or MyGOtv App.

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, using your surname or mobile number and your smartcard number.
• Once you’ve logged into your MyDStv or MyGOtv app account page, look for the “Vote Now” button.
• 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.

Voting on the My DStv or MyGOtv App if you’re a registered voter (DStv subscribers with eligible packages only)

After registering on the MyDStv and MyGOtv app, read the following steps on how to Vote.

You may Vote for your favourite contestant by clicking on the “Vote now” button inside the MyDStv or MyGOtv App.

• Confirm your smartcard number 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.
• MyDStv app or MyGOtv app Votes are allocated based on your subscription package/tier (active DStv subscribers in selected countries with eligible packages only)

MyDStv and MyGOtv App Votes are free.

Data costs apply.

VOTING LIMITS & COST

Concerned about how many times you can vote? Then take a look below at how many times you can Vote for any Contestant on the various platforms.

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