🌟 Top 5 Talent Shows Anyone Can Apply to in Africa & Nigeria (2025 Guide)

Africa is full of raw talent — singers, dancers, comedians, actors, fashion creators, content makers, and gifted performers of all kinds. Fortunately, many major talent shows across Africa are now open to everyday people, not just professionals.

If you’ve ever dreamed of being discovered, this guide lists the Top 5 Talent Shows you can apply to right now — both in Africa and especially in Nigeria.

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🎤 1. Nigerian Idol (Nigeria)

Category: Music (Singing)
Open to: All Nigerians, age 16–30
Type: Reality TV Competition

Nigerian Idol is one of the biggest singing competitions in Africa. Contestants showcase their vocal power, stage presence, and artistry in front of millions of viewers.

How to Apply

• Submit an audition video

• Walk-in auditions when announced

• No professional experience required

👉 Apply or get updates via WhatsApp:

🎭 2. Africa’s Got Talent (Across Africa)

Category: Any talent (music, dance, acrobatics, comedy, magic, drama, etc.)
Open to: Africans of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels
Type: Multitalent Competition

This is the African version of the global “Got Talent” franchise. From magicians to poets and dancers, everyone is welcome.

How to Apply

• Online audition video

• Upload your clips on the official portal

• You can audition from any African country

👉 Apply or get updates via WhatsApp:

💃 3. Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa (Pan-African)

Category: Dance (Solo & Groups)
Open to: Dancers age 16+
Type: Dance Battle Competition

This is Africa’s biggest street dance competition — breakdance, afro dance, choreography groups, freestyle battles… everything goes!

How to Apply

• Fill an online form

• Submit your dance video

• Group entries allowed

👉 Apply or get updates via WhatsApp:

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🎬 4. The Voice Africa / The Voice Nigeria

Category: Singing, Vocal Performance
Open to: Ages 16+ (both solo or duo acts)
Type: High-level vocal competition with celebrity coaches

The Voice is one of the most globally respected singing competitions. With blind auditions, every contestant gets a fair shot based purely on their voice.

How to Apply

• Record a 1-minute singing video

• Submit online

• No previous stage experience needed

👉 Apply or get updates via WhatsApp:

🤹 5. Big Brother Naija (Nigeria)

Category: Entertainment, Personality, Lifestyle, Creativity
Open to: Nigerians age 21+
Type: Reality Show

Though not talent-based like singing or dancing, BBNaija is one of the most life-changing platforms in Africa. Contestants become major influencers and celebrities.

How to Apply

• Submit a 3-minute personality video

• Must have a valid Nigerian ID

• Show your creativity, charisma, and confidence

👉 Apply or get updates via WhatsApp:

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1. Nigeria’s Got Talent

Category: All talents
Location: Nigeria
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Application: Typically open once a year

Nigeria’s Got Talent is one of the biggest talent platforms in West Africa, celebrating everything from music to magic tricks. If you can wow the judges, the show can change your life overnight.

Why you should apply:

• No talent is too small or too strange

• Massive national exposure

• You can audition as an individual or group

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2. MTN Project Fame West Africa

Category: Singing & performance
Location: West Africa (hosted in Nigeria)
Eligibility: Ages 18+
Application: Periodic online auditions

Project Fame has produced legends like Iyanya, Chidinma, and Praiz. If you are a vocalist, this is one of the continent’s most intensive music academies.

Why you should apply:

• Music training from top producers

• Weekly performance shows

• Huge fanbase and career launchpad

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3. African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Talent Factory

Category: Acting, filmmaking, directing, scriptwriting
Location: Nigeria + Africa
Eligibility: Young creatives
Application: Open yearly through Africa Magic website

The AMVCA Talent Factory is Africa’s biggest platform for aspiring actors and filmmakers who want to break into Nollywood and beyond.

Why you should apply:

• Professional filmmaking training

• Networking with directors & producers

• Opportunity to feature in Nollywood productions

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🎤 Final Thoughts

Whether you’re a singer, dancer, comedian, actor, fashion designer, spoken-word performer, or simply someone with a unique gift, these shows are a powerful way to be discovered.

The next superstar could be you — all it takes is one audition.
Start your journey today.

🌍 BONUS: Other Talent Shows You Can Apply To

• Gulder Ultimate Search (Survival/Adventure)

• Next Movie Star (Acting)

• Project Fame West Africa (Music)

• Dance Africa Dance

• Comedy Central Africa Search

• MTN Y’ello Star

🚀 Conclusion

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to showcase your gift, this is your sign. These talent shows are open to everyday Africans, not just professionals.

Whether you are a singer, dancer, comedian, actor, model, or all-round entertainer — someone out there is waiting to discover you.