After 16 weeks of pulsating vocal performances, Kingdom Kroseide has emerged as the winner of the Nigerian Idol season 6 competition.

Kingdom was announced winner at the Grand Finale which held at the Africa Magic studios on Sunday, monitored by Timeline.ng.

He defeated Francis Atela in the final of the competition.

During the finale event, both finalists performed songs by Fela Kuti. While Francis sang ‘Yellow Fever’, Kingdom sang ‘Gentleman’.

Artistes like Patoranking, Ayra Starr, and Ice Prince, performed at the final show, as Cobhams Asuquo and Chike sang with the finalists.

Chike performed his song, ‘Roju’ with Francis while Cobhams Asuquo performed ‘One hit song’ with Kingdom.

The competition, which started in March 2021, was hosted by media personality, IK Osakioduwa with superstar singer Seyi Shay, creative entrepreneur, Obi Asika and celebrity DJ, Sose as Judges.

After audition months ago, Nigerian Idol produced 11 finalists – Faith Mac Ebiama, Comfort Alalade, Emmanuel Elijah, Clinton Francis, Beyonce Ajomiwe, Francis Atela, Dotun Deloye, Faith Onyeje, Akunna Okey, Daniel Ikechi, and Kingdom Kroseide.

Kingdom will be walking away with a cash prize of N30 million, a brand new SUV, 6-track EP recording deal, 3 music videos included, an all-expense-paid trip to Seychelles, a weekend getaway to Dubai for 2.

Other gifts for Kingdom include a wide range of Tecno products, Bigi branded refrigerator plus 1 year of Bigi drinks, and a DSTV explora fully installed with premium subscription for 12 months.