The Next Titan
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The Next Titan is a Nigerian business reality TV show and a competition platform that scouts for ambitious, audacious and business-oriented young people from (21- 39) seeking to demonstrate their entrepreneurial acumens with scalable and innovative business ideas; and the contestants will exhibit commercial intelligence and business savvy to stay out of eviction to win the Grand Prize.[1][2] The show on yearly basis receives applications from changemakers and aspiring entrepreneurs wishing to become employers of labour by competing to win the huge grand prize which will form the capital for their new or existing business.[3] The Next Titan through its entertainment format brings the pains and gains of business world into the living rooms of TV viewers across the biggest African country.[4] The first season premiered in 2013, and the show has since become the foremost entrepreneurial reality TV show in Nigeria, and now in its 10th season.[5][6][7]
Past seasons and winners
[edit]The series is created by Mide Akinlaja.[8][9]
Season | Year | Winner | Idea | Ref. |
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1 | 2013 | Iroghama Obeifun | Haircare product manufacturing | [10] |
2 | 2015 | Davies Okeowo | Accounting services | [11][5] |
3 | 2016 | Marvis Marshall Idio | Recycling/Furniture | [12][13][14] |
4 | 2017 | Kennedy Iyeh | Farming/Agriculture | [15][16][17] |
5 | 2018 | Ogechukwu Alexis Obah | Skincare & Cosmetics | [18] |
6 | 2019 | Amifeoluwa Yakubu | Garment manufacturing | [19][20][21] |
7 | 2020 | Joshua Idiong | Palm-oil production | [22][23] |
8 | 2021 | Adausu Emuobo Taiwo | Elderly care clinics | [24] |
9 | 2022 | Eric Anthony | Studios & Production | [25] |
The Process
[edit]The Auditions are held in six cities which are Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kano, Ibadan and Lagos. 50 entrepreneurs are then selected to move to the next stage which is Boot camp.[26] They are trained physically and mentally to prepare for what will be the next chapter of entrepreneurship. They perform different tasks enlighten them about business strategies, plan and mostly they have a lot of fun.[27]
The Premiere of The Next Titan
[edit]This event is held to select the Top 18 contestants that will move into the Titan house. Special Guests and appearances from different brands and sectors gather here to encourage all entrepreneurs and wish them the best. THE NEXT TITAN Season 8 premiered on DStv Africa Magic, Wazobia Max Tv, and Premium Box which aired for 10 weeks.[28]
The Titan House
[edit]After moving into the house, contestants are allowed to perform tasks from sponsors, visits, play games, have fun and overall learn in the process. They also battle out their tasks in the boardroom where they will be scrutinized by the Judges [29][30] Evictions, crossfires and wins on this Business Reality show goes on for 10 weeks till the Top 5 are selected to defend their businesses at the Grand Finale.
The Judges
[edit]- Mr. Kyari Bukar
- Mr. Tonye Cole
- Mrs. Lilian Olubi
- Mr. Chris Parkes [29]
The Grand Finale
[edit]This final stage of the show is held at a Prestigious Hotel in Nigeria, where Minster Youth and Sports Development was present with the Sponsors and Partners of the show, the Judges, the Top 18 contestants, and Previous winners/contestants. Out of the top 18 contestants of The Next Titan Nigeria Season 8 tagged ‘The Uncaged’ five made it to the Grand finale of which he or she will be the winner of the Grand Prize of 15million Naira.[31][32]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Young entrepreneurs scramble for Next Titan's millions". Punch Newspapers. 22 August 2018. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "'The Next Titan Awakens The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Young Nigerians'". THISDAYLIVE. 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "MTN Next Business Titans reality TV show debuts". Vanguard News. 2013-04-30. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "1,000 entrepreneurs auditioned for Heritage Bank's 'Next Titans'". Punch Newspapers. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ a b "Next Titan winners not kidding with their millions". Punch Newspapers. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "Why we're supporting Next Titans, by Heritage bank CEO". The Nation Newspaper. 2018-10-01. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "The Next Titan is back for Season 8 with N15M Grand Prize, and with up to N3M funding each for Top 1000 contestants from auditions". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2021-08-04. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ editor (2019-07-14). "Mide Kunle-Akinlaja and His Making of 'The Next Titan'". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "The Next Titan Season 8 (Nigerian Entrepreneurial Reality TV Show)-Win N15 million and Business Support. | Opportunities for Africans". 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Female entrepreneur emerges as MTN's Next Business Titan". Vanguard News. 2013-07-28. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "'Next Titan Has Been a Huge Boost to My Business'". THISDAYLIVE. 2016-09-22. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "Heritage Bank gives N5m to Next Titan winner | National Daily Newspaper". 22 December 2016. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "Watch out for me — Winner of Next Titan". Punch Newspapers. 28 December 2016. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "'As a Young Entrepreneur I Have Learnt Not to Give Up On My Dreams'". THISDAYLIVE. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "Kennedy Iyeh Wins Next Titan Season 4". THISDAYLIVE. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "Kennedy Iyeh wins season 4 of reality show". www.pulse.ng. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "Amid suspense, Kennedy wins Next Titan's N5m". Punch Newspapers. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "'Next Titan' Winner Emerges". THISDAYLIVE. 2018-12-02. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ Akahalu, Nancy (2019-12-11). "Amifeoluwa Yakubu emerges winner of Next Titan season 6". Vanguard Allure. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
- ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo (2019-12-12). "Next Titan Nigeria 6 winner, Amifeoluwa gets N7million, car". P.M. News. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
- ^ editor (2019-12-29). "Why I Abandoned Architecture for Fashion". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Idiong emerges season winner of reality show, gets N10m to boost business". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- ^ "Joshua Idiong, Next Titan Season 7 Winner". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-01-10. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- ^ "Taiwo emerges winner of N15million 'The Next Titan season 8". Vanguard. 2021-12-22.
- ^ Emelike, Obinna (2022-12-06). "Lifeline for young entrepreneurs as organisers reward winner of The Next Titan Season 9". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Boootcamp Season 8 @thenexttitantv, retrieved 2021-12-24
- ^ THE JOURNEY TO THE UNCAGED - THE NEXT TITAN SEASON 8 EPISODE 1, retrieved 2021-12-24
- ^ "The Battle of Entrepreneurs Begins as Top 18 Contestants of THE NEXT TITAN Season 8 make it to the Titan House". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ a b "Judges – The Next Titan Nigeria". Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
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- ^ "Taiwo emerges winner of N15million 'The Next Titan season 8'". Vanguard News. 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2021-12-24.