Davido celebrates 10 years in the game with Talent Competition and $10,000 in cash prizes in partnership with Orbit

Since his break out 10 years ago, Davido has become one of the highest profile artists in the country’s history. His run includes monster hits like: Dami Duro, Skelewu, Aye, Gobe, If, Fall, Fia, Blow My Mind, earning gold certification in the US and Canada, a 2016 deal with Sony Music signaling the arrival of Nigerian music to the world scene. 

Consequently, in celebration of his new single La La featuring C Kay, he announces the launch of an international talent competition with a $10,000 cumulative prize  and  the opportunity of a One-on-One online meeting. The competition is backed by Orbiit whose platform will serve as the home for the competition. Speaking on the partnership Davido says “I am judging the competition myself and as you know, I’m looking for the best. Most importantly, this competition will benefit Wellbeing Africa.” Orbiiit.com’s CEO, Nader Navabi added, “Every online competition is an opportunity for up and coming individuals to show their presence to the global community, build more fan base, earn more exposure, win cash and career prizes and most importantly be seen by major industry leaders – all for free.” The Wellbeing Foundation Africa will earn a donation from the proceeds. The competition is open to musicians, singers, songwriters, producers and dancers across the world. 

Visit https://orbiiit.com/contest/davido for more. 

About Orbiit

Orbiit is an online community targeted at players within the creative industry with the goal and vision of facilitating their growth and connecting them to a wider audience of brands and fans across the world. 

How to participate? 

Submission for  Musicians, Singers and Producers

  • Cover  La La w/ CKay or any other record from Davido’s discography. 
  • Remix of La La or any other song by Davido. 
  • Original song, or a cover of any song of your choice.                      

Submission for Dancers and Choreographers 

  • Dance video to La La  or any other song from his discography

PRIZES

1st place: $6,000 USD + Career prize: One on One Instagram Live with DAVIDO

2nd Place: $3,000 USD

3rd Place: $1,000 USD

 How Voting Works

Participants are responsible for their own votes. You are advised to share your personal entry link to your family, friends, fans and network to increase odds of winning.

Entry for the contest begins on May 4, 2021 @ 11:00 to June 9, 2021 @ 11:00


1st Round Voting

Open from:

Jun 9, 2021 @ 11:00 PM to Jun 18, 2021 @ 11:00 PM

Top 10 from each group move to round 2


2nd Round Voting

Open from:

Jun 18, 2021 @ 11:00 PM to Jun 28, 2021 @ 11:00 PM

Top 5 from each group move to round 3


3rd Round Voting

Open from:

Jun 28, 2021 @ 11:00 PM to Jul 8, 2021 @ 11:00 PM

Top 2 from each group move to semi-final groups


Semi-final Round Voting

Open from:

Jul 8, 2021 @ 11:00 PM to Jul 18, 2021 @ 11:00 PM

Top 1 from each semi-final group move to finals


Final Round Voting

Open from:

Jul 18, 2021 @ 11:00 PM to Jul 25, 2021 @ 11:00 PM

Winners – Judges will help reduce the 10 finalists to the winners of the Competition

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Jul 30, 2021 @ 11:00 PM

All dates and times are displayed in WAT

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