Following auditions across Enugu, Benin and Abuja, MTN Next Afrobeats Star Season 2 heads to Lagos this weekend for the final opportunity for aspiring artistes to earn a place in the next stage of the music talent competition.
The Lagos auditions will be held on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Ultima Studios, Lekki, bringing the nationwide audition tour to its final stop.
The competition has already uncovered emerging talent across the cities visited so far. In Enugu, Adriel Umoh, Michael Tamaradoubra Eyetuaghanwo and Alexandra Iwuchukwu earned Golden Mics and secured places in the next round, while Unigwe Chinenye and brothers Emmanuel and Kingsley Diala also advanced after receiving three yeses from the judges.
The Benin auditions produced another set of strong contenders, with Destiny Irabor and Onyenankeya Eloghosa earning Golden Mics, while Adedina Mary also advanced to the next round. The auditions also attracted aspiring artistes from outside Edo State, reflecting the reach of the competition beyond its host city.
In Abuja, Delight Sunday, David Samson and Mary-Magdalene Ogar earned Golden Mics, while several other contestants advanced after receiving three yeses from the judges. The auditions added more emerging artistes to the pool of contenders progressing through the competition.
Through Next Afrobeats Star, MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, is providing a platform for emerging artistes to showcase their talent, develop their craft and pursue opportunities in the music industry.
With the Lagos auditions now on, aspiring artistes have one final opportunity to audition and compete for a place in the next stage of the competition.
Registration for MTN Next Afrobeats Star Season 2 remains open until September 21, 2026, at a cost of ₦600. Interested participants can register by sending NAS to 13013.
