Some Nigerian celebrities gained recognition using their parents’ financial strength, while many others, who were not so lucky to be born in rich families, attended auditions and finally battled it out with fellow contestants at reality shows before realising their dreams.
Check out the list of TOP-5 celebrities, who made their way to superstar status through reality shows.

1. Iyanya

Meet TOP 5 Naija Celebrities Produced by Reality ShowsThe winner of the 2008 MTN Project Fame reality show is currently one of the hottest and most sought after musician in Nigeria. Iyanya bounced to stardom after the failure of his debut album with the release of monster hit ‘Kukere’. He would later release hit singles like, ‘Your waist’ and ‘Flavour’ before dropping a second album, Iyanya vs Desire, which became a success.
Iyanya who is the co-founder of his record label, Made Men Music, alongside his manager and business partner, Ubi Franklin, recently signed Abuja-based budding singer, Teckno.
2. Omawumi Megbele

Meet TOP 5 Naija Celebrities Produced by Reality Shows
This graduate of Law from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, did not win the first edition of West African Idol as she came second, but the mother of one returned to the studio after the show and released her first single ‘In The Music’, which became an instant anthem among Nigerians.
Omawumi became popular and was embraced as a brand ambassador by Globacom, Konga and Mortein. She also won the “Next Rated Act” award of the Headies and released her debut album ‘Wonder Woman’ in 2010. She returned to the scene in 2012 with a hit ‘Bottom Belle’ featuring afro-highlife act, Flavour, before treating her fans to her second studio album ‘The Lasso Of Truth’ in 2013.
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