NailDaBeat 2026 - Competition Guidelines
Semi-Final Stage to Grand Finale
SEMI-FINAL STAGE
Thirty (30) lucky contestants have already been shortlisted from all submitted entries.
Advancement Criteria
Progression to the next stage is strictly based on:
✓ Online voting
✓ Active participation and engagement
Important Instructions
✓Contestants are advised to focus on their personal performance rather than their rivals.
✓Contestants who qualify for the Quarter Finals must submit a high-definition (HD) photograph.
✓Contestants not resident in Rivers State are advised to arrive at least 5 hours before the livestream on 30th April and the Grand Finale on 2nd May.
✓Contestants below 18 years must obtain parental consent if they qualify for the Grand Finale.
✓In the case of disqualification, the organizers reserve the right to select a replacement contestant (best-performing eliminated contestant).
✓During the Semi-Final stage (22nd – 29th April), all 30 contestants will be featured in a group post across Smart Don Entertainment social media platforms.
✓ Contestants are expected to:
*Share posts actively
*Encourage fans to engage
*Ensure their names are clearly mentioned during reposts on X (Twitter),; Instagram and Facebook
✓Contestants outside Rivers State should note that all physical stages of the competition will take place in Port Harcourt.
✓The judges’ decisions are final and binding.
Qualification
Only the Top 20 contestants will proceed to the Quarter Finals.
VOTING STRUCTURE (100%)
Website Voting – 70%
👉 www.smartdonentertainment.com
Social Media Voting – 30%
All entries will be posted on Smart Don Entertainment platforms:
Facebook (10%)
(Likes, Comments, Views & Shares)
Instagram (10%)
(Reposts, Comments & Views)
TikTok (10%)
(Comments & Engagement)
📌 Note: All contestant entries will be published across these platforms.
🗓 Voting Deadline: 29th April, 2026
QUARTER FINALS
🗓 Date: 30th April, 2026
The Top 20 contestants must be physically present at:
Smart Don Entertainment Premises (at Vybez TV Studio)
Time: 12:00 PM (Prompt)
Contestants will perform live via livestream to a global audience.
Voting will continue during this stage.
➡️ Only 15 contestants will advance to the Grand Finale.
GRAND FINALE
🗓 Date: Saturday, 2nd May, 2026
Finalists will perform before a panel of judges.
The ultimate winner will be announced.
PRIZES TO BE WON
💰 Over ₦5 Million in Cash & Prizes, including:
✓₦200,000 Cash Prize
✓1-Year Recording Deal
EP/Album Production
✓1 Standard Music Video Shoot
✓Music Collaboration with a Top Nigerian Artist
A Plot of Land by Lufest Properties LTD
🏆 Winner Takes All
Supported by: Lufest Properties,New Trafford Arena, Ivar Integrated, Jarvan Water, Wazobia FM, Vybez TV
Proudly produced by Smart Don Entertainment LTD.
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