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Top 10 Reality TV Shows In Nigeria (2024)
From the national known BBNaija to Ultimate Love, here are the top 10 most popular reality TV shows in Nigeria,
The reality television show is a means for us to escape the monotony of our lives, our problems, and the burdens of existence. Over the years, Nigerians have been entertained with iconic TV shows such as the Guilder Ultimate Search, The Family-oriented Maltina Dance Hall, Project Fame, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire among others. While reality TV shows are not as popular as they used to be in Nigeria, a few still have the attention of the whole country. In this article, we shall explore the top 10 most popular reality TV shows in Nigeria.
1. Bible Stars TV Show
The yet-to-premier Bible Stars TV show grabs the number spot among the top 10 most popular TV shows in Nigeria The show which is described as the first-its-kind is a Christian bible show that aims to showcase and promote Christian values and beliefs while entertaining its audience.
The coming season of the show which is themed The Big House Experience promises educative and entertaining content with captivating segments such as the Realms of Glory, the Game Court, and the Angelic Visitations. The Winner of the show is expected to go home with 10 million Naira and a brand-new SUV
2. Big Brother Naija
Big Brother Naija is presently one of Nigeria’s most viewed and popular reality TV shows. The show is based on the Big Brother television franchise, in which, contestants live in an isolated house and compete for a large cash prize and other material prizes.
Big Brother Naija premiered first in 2006 and 8 seasons have been released since then. The show has also produced a lot of Nigerian celebrities such as Tacha, Laycon, etc, most of which still dominate the TV screen and entertainment industry, years after leaving the Industry
3. The Real Housewives of Lagos
The Real Housewives of Lagos (abbreviated RHOLagos) is one of the reality television series that dominated the Nigerian screen. The show is a spin-off from The Real Housewives series franchise, gaining popularity among Nigerian viewers.
The Real Housewives of Lagos premiered on 8 April 2022, featuring notable stars such as Iyabo, Ojo Laura Ikeji, among others. The show focused on the luxury lives of the Lagos socialites, from shopping sprees, parties, traveling, and competition within their social circles.
4. Judging Matters
African Magic’s Judging Matters, grabs the fourth spot among the top 10 most popular reality TV shows In Nigeria. The show in partnership with the Lagos state government helps to address the issues using the arbitration system; suited for small claims and minor cases.
Presiding over the cases is Justice Olusola William, a retired Lagos judge. She listens and probes while host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu helps the claimant and defendant air their points. The show gained popularity, thanks to the attention-grabbing cases.
5. Nigerian Idol
The Nigerian Idol is a Nigerian television singing competition and one of the top 10 most popular reality TV shows in Nigeria. The show is one of the longest-running reality television programs in the country after it premiered in 2010.
Nigerian Idol is the local version of the Idol series franchise. In the show, contestants are to display their vocal talents in front of different celebrity judges and a live audience, to win the competition alongside the associated prizes.
6. Knorr Taste Quest
Knorr Taste Quest Is a Nigerian reality cooking competition television show sponsored by popular seasoning brand Knorr. The show is one of the most popular reality TV shows in Nigeria, focused on discovering and nurturing culinary talent.
On Knorr Taste Quest, Contestants compete in various cooking challenges, showcasing their skills and creativity. There is also a panel of expert judges who give various tasks to the contestants to test their culinary prowess and also their creativity.
7. Young Famous and Rich
Young, Famous & African is an African reality television series by the American streaming giant Netflix. The show which premiered in 2022, has gained widespread attention, becoming one of the most popular reality TV shows in Nigeria.
The show follows the lives of young, famous, and successful celebrities from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania, especially areas of their life like their career, love, relationships, and other dramatic situations.
8. The Voice Nigeria
The Voice Nigeria is the Nigerian franchise of the TV series The Voice. It is a singing competition that features music enthusiasts and professional performers. Since its first edition in 2016 in Nigeria, the show has become one of the most popular reality TV shows in Nigeria
The show features budding singers who audition for a panel of coaches, often celebrities in the music industry. The show is popular for the blind audition process, It has also produced many talents and celebrated artists in the country and Africa at large.
9. Ultimate Love
Ultimate Love is a Nigerian reality competition series by Multichoice Nigeria. The series follows 16 random contestants (half of each gender) in a secluded venue for 8 weeks under 24-hour surveillance, until two contestants are declared the “Ultimate Couple”.
Similar to the popular Big Brother Naija, viewers get to decide on their favorite couple. The contestants with the fewest votes will be evicted from the premises. The winning contestants are declared the ” Ultimate Couple” who will receive a cash prize.
10. Date My Family Nigeria
Date My Family Nigeria is a reality dating show by the Nigerian streaming platform Showmax. The show is a Nigerian version of the South African dating show. On the show friends and family determine if participants will get a date or not.
The show follows a suitor who visits the home of three potential dates, dines with their family, and picks one of them based on the experience with each family. The suitor and the chosen date would then go on a dinner date to decide if they are right for each other.