All is set for the emergence of the winner of Season 5 of the Nigerian Idol. The curtain falls on the TV reality show today, with the last two contenders, Dolu and K-Peace counting on their numerous fans to help them clinch the top prize. Dolu has been dubbed small but mighty because of her voice and the quality of performance she brings to the stage each week, while K-Peace is an exceptionally gifted fuji music sensation.

Nigerian Idol since its inception has been favourable to the female gender. It took a talented Moses ‘The Teddy Bear” Obi-Adigwe to break that trend in the season three edition.

K-Peace, obviously is the fans favourite, won their affection with his fuji rendition of the John Legend classic hit ‘All of You’ in the audition stage and since then has continued to impress his massive followership on stage. 

K-Peace and Dolu went down the wire during their last competitive performances, with both performing four songs a piece. Both beat off competitions from ten other top 12 finalists, particularly the trio of Nex2, Preye and Classic Tunez, to get to the final. The contestant with the higher number of votes from the viewing public will be crowned the winner.

The eventual winner will be rewarded with N7.5 million cash, a brand new SUV, a recording deal worth N7.5 million with South-Africa’s Universal Music label and some high-end devices. The first-runner up will go home with N1.5 million cash reward, a saloon car and some other high end devices while the second runner-up will be a million naira richer coupled with other high-end devices.

Nigerian international recording artiste, Asa, real (name Bukola Elemide) will be the main act when she takes to the stage to offer top-quality entertainment at the grand finale. The France-based pop star will be leading other acts in separate performances.

The other performers on the day include The top 12 finalists and the celebrity judges, the trio of Dede Mabiaku, an afro beat star,  R’n’B crooner, Darey ‘Art’ Alade and Jazz sensation, Yinka Davies, all of whom will be bringing to the table some of the hits that brought them to limelight as either performing or recording artistes.

Nigerian Idol Season 5 is sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria, Payporte, Cool Fm, Tantalizers, Cadbury Nigeria, Zaron, Dabur Toothpaste, So-Klin, ORS and Ellis Suites.