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How to Vote on Nigerian Idol

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19 March 2022
Here's how to VOTE on Season 7 of Nigerian Idol!
Nigerian Idol

The Nigerian Idol Season 7 Live Shows begin on the 19th of March 2022 and the Contestants will need your  Votes to advance to the Finale. In this article, you will be reading how to Vote for Contestants on the show. Kindly take time out to carefully read the steps involved in Voting for your favourite contestant.

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 africamagic.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.

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

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

  • 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.

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

Registering on the Nigerian Idol mobile site:

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

As stated earlier, Voting can also be done on the MyDStv and MyGOtv apps. Here's how to go about it;

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.

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

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

  • 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.

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.

VOTING LIMITS & COST

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

Packages

MyDStv/MyGOtv App (Active subscribers only)

Premium/Bue/Mega

2500

Compact +/Grande Mais

1500

Compact/Grande/Mini

750

GOtv Supa

500

Confam/Family/Familia

500

Yanga/Access/ Facil

200

GOtv Max

350

GOtv Jolli/Plus

200

 

Nigerian Idol season 7 is proudly sponsored by Bigi Drinks and Binance Africa. Keep it locked on our social media platforms FacebookTwitter, and Instagram for the latest details. Watch Nigerian Idol on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Urban (DStv channel 153 & GOtv Supa channel 6), and Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2) every Sunday from 7pm. The incredible journey continues daily on the Nigerian Idol Extra channel on DStv 197 and GOtv 29. You can also catch up on all the episodes on the DStv App and watch the latest behind the scenes on Showmax across Africa as well as in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

DStv Premium customers can enjoy access to Showmax at no extra cost as part of their DStv subscription. DStv Compact Plus and Compact can access Showmax for only half the price.