Next Afrobeats Star returns for Season 2 to discover the voices that will push the movement forward.
Powered by MTN Nigeria and produced by Ultima Studios, Next Afrobeats Star is a national music talent platform created for emerging Afrobeats artists with original music, ambition, and the drive to build lasting careers.
Season 2 raises the stakes with
Next Afrobeats Star gives emerging artists access to:
Mentorship from leading Afrobeats producers
Professional performance coaching
National television and digital exposure
Industry mentorship and career development
A chance to perform in front of millions of music fans across Nigeria
Season 2 also introduces an expanded artist development journey, giving finalists greater opportunities to grow long after the competition ends.
The road to becoming the Next Afrobeats Star follows six stages
Online & Regional Auditions
Artists submit their entries through the official Next Afrobeats Star website.
Trials
Selected contestants perform before the producers for a place in the competition.
Versus
Contestants collaborate and compete on original instrumentals.
Pick Me
The strongest performers earn a place in the live competition.
Live Shows
Finalists perform weekly as they compete for audience votes and judges’ approval.
Showdown Finale
The final contestants battle for the title of Next Afrobeats Star.
Season 2 regional auditions will take place in
Lagos, Benin, Enugu, Jos
Artists from across Nigeria are encouraged to participate through the official audition process.
Who Can Apply?
Next Afrobeats Star is open to aspiring Afrobeats artists ready to share their original music with a national audience.
Who Can Apply?
Next Afrobeats Star is open to aspiring Afrobeats artists ready to share their original music with a national audience.
Claim the Mic. Own the World.
Every global artist starts with a single opportunity.
Next Afrobeats Star Season 2 is searching for the next generation of Nigerian artists ready to create original music, perform on a national stage, and build careers that reach audiences around the world.
Text NAS to 13013 or visit nextafrobeatsstar.com to submit your entry.
Claim the Mic. Own the World.
Every global artist starts with a single opportunity.
Next Afrobeats Star Season 2 is searching for the next generation of Nigerian artists ready to create original music, perform on a national stage, and build careers that reach audiences around the world.
Text NAS to 13013 or visit nextafrobeatsstar.com to submit your entry.
Any solo Afrobeats artist can enter. Group acts and rappers are also eligible.
Text NAS to 13013 from an MTN line or visit https://nextafrobeatsstar.com to get a download link to the official instrumental(s).
Record your verse on the beat and upload it to the NAS website to complete your entry.
Yes. Submissions run from August 2nd to August 30th
Yes. Each text to 13013 costs ₦300.
You may send multiple entries by texting again and uploading a different track.
A $100,000 OneRPM record deal and the opportunity to take your sound global, with career development support, mentorship, and massive exposure.