In few days from now, the Nigerian Idol season 2 will become regular on different National and international TV stations. This was revealed in the recent premiere of the reality show held in Lagos. However, one of the noticeable changes revealed during the premiere was the clear cut difference between the first season and the second season of the show. The current edition of the show clearly indicates a departure from the conventional and regular music reality show to a more dramatic, breathe taking and awe inspiring show.
However, one major thing that most people took away from the premiere was the glamour and the characterization of the judges as well as the impact created by the enigmatic Charlyboy who had not only provided the needed drama and ambiance for the show but has used his creative skills to set a new standard for Nigerian music reality shows.
One would recall that his inclusion as one of the judges of the Nigerian Idol was at the early stage visited with a lot of criticism. However, many people who turned out for the premiere had confessed that even though the other judges have not fallen short of their expectation, Charlyboy had taken the show to another level.
Many who watched the premiere have had no dull moment, commenting that the needed drama for the reality show was realized through the effort of the social engineer. The audience couldn’t stop being amused and bewildered by the different dramatic actions of the different episodes.
What started on a low key in FCT took a different turn in Enugu when CB as he is fondly called took a pet Python to the show. It was truly a drama in a drama as the audience and the press could not stop shouting during the premiere. They loved it. The rising action continued at every point the judges disagreed with each other. The climax came when the humanitarian side of the Charlyboy brand was displayed in what the organizers have termed the street talent hunt. The clips showed how Charlyboy rode to the street to discover raw talents for the organizers. It was another show in a show. The people’s General spent his personal money to achieve this as winner in each of the three categories smiled home with a hundred dollars. Not only was he on the street to discover talent, but also took active part in the dance. It was a sight to behold as CB judged and danced on the streets.
The last drama that took place shortly before the premiere was the arrival of the Areafada who stormed the venue in an unusual style. Elaborately costumed with two Charly’s Angels in company, Charlyboy received an overwhelming accolades from fans who concluded that he has been able to display his different elements since the inception of the show, stating that the premiere had revealed his mystique, generosity, creativity and his doggedness as they promise never to let go any moment when the show hits the airwaves.
Meanwhile, sources close to the Areafada revealed that he may be taking a different turn when the show gets serious this December; revealing that CB may want to encourage traditional values through traditional songs instead of the present demand for contemporary music.
