Next Afrobeats Star Season 2 organisers invite entries, unveil ₦225 million record deal

MTN Nigeria has launched the second season of its music reality competition, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), increasing the grand prize to a ₦225 million recording deal and a brand-new car. The telecommunications company announced the competition on Monday, confirming that entries opened on 18 July and will close on 17 August. Produced in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, the initiative seeks to discover and develop emerging Afrobeats talent across Nigeria. Enhanced grand prize According to MTN, the winner will receive a recording deal valued at ₦225 million, which covers music production, marketing, distribution, and accommodation, in addition to a new car. The first runner-up will receive a ₦150 million recording deal, while the second, third, and fourth runners-up will be awarded p