The Nigerian Idol season 8 live shows began on Sunday, May 28, 2023, and the top 10 contestants took on the stage to perform live. All the acts had completely different styles, but they had incredible talent in common. We’ve gathered some key information you should know about the contestants below so you know who you are rooting for…
Oisamoje Daniel Ruben
Age: 24
State of Origin: Benin
Religion: Christianity
Family: He has four siblings. His father is late.
Occupation: Fish Farmer
Abagus Abraham Yinebon
Age: 28
State of Origin: Bayelsa State.
Tribe: Ijaw
Religion: Christianity
Family: He is the first child of 12 children, eight from his mom and four from his step mother. His father is late.
Occupation: Nursing
Chisom Obi Emmanuel
Age:
State of Origin: Anambra State
Tribe: Igbo
Religion: Christianity
Education: Currently an undergraduate at the National Open University of Nigeria, studying Computer Science.
Family: He is from a family of six. He has three brothers.
Constance Temitope Olatunde
Age: 18
State of Origin: Ekiti State
Tribe: Yoruba
Religion: Christianity
Family: She is from a family of four. She has a sister.
Goodness Urheriogho
Age: 23
State of Origin: Delta State
Tribe: Urhobo
Religion: Christianity
Education: Graduate of Microbiology at Delta state university, studied Etiquette and Reservation at The School of Aviation.
Family: Her parents are pastors. She has a brother. She lived with her family in Delta until she moved to Abuja.
Queen Esther Ibrahim, popularly known as Quest.
Age: 27
State of Origin: Oyo State
Tribe: Yoruba
Religion: Christianity
Education: A graduate of Library Archival and Information Studies at the University of Ibadan
Family: First of four children, and engaged to the love of her life.
Akwugo Reigneth Oghenevere, popularly known as Reigny.
Age: 30
State of Origin: Delta State
Tribe: Urhobo
Religion: Christianity
Education: Bachelor of education holder in Theatre Art.
Family: First of five children
Precious Mac Ibiama, popularly known as Precious Mac
Age: 23
State of Origin: Bayelsa State
Tribe: Ijaw
Religion: Christianity
Family: She has a sister, Faith Mac, that has been on the show before. Her older sister made it to the top 11 on Nigerian Idol season 6.
Savior Henry Eyo popularly known as Savy Henry.
Age: 27
State of Origin: Akwa Ibom State
Tribe: Etinan
Religion: Christianity
Education: Graduate of Computer Science from Yaba College of Technology
Family: He has two siblings.
Victory Gbakara
Age: 24
State of Origin: Delta State
Tribe: Urhobo
Religion: Christianity
Education: A graduate of Law from the University of Benin.
Family: He is the second child of five children.
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