# The Next Titan

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. 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. 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. 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.

## Past seasons and winners

The series is created by Mide Akinlaja.
| Season | Year | Winner | Idea |
| 1 | 2013 | Iroghama Obeifun | Haircare product manufacturing |
| 2 | 2015 | Davies Okeowo | Accounting services |
| 3 | 2016 | Marvis Marshall Idio | Recycling/Furniture |
| 4 | 2017 | Kennedy Iyeh | Farming/Agriculture |
| 5 | 2018 | Ogechukwu Alexis Obah | Skincare & Cosmetics |
| 6 | 2019 | Amifeoluwa Yakubu | Garment manufacturing |
| 7 | 2020 | Joshua Idiong | Palm-oil production |
| 8 | 2021 | Adausu Emuobo Taiwo | Elderly care clinics |
| 9 | 2022 | Eric Anthony | Studios & Production |

## The Process

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. 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.

## The Premiere of The Next Titan

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.

## The Titan House

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 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

* Mr. Kyari Bukar
* Mr. Tonye Cole
* Mrs. Lilian Olubi
* Mr. Chris Parkes

## The Grand Finale

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.