MIPCOM: Nigeria is to become the 40th country to air a local version of talent format The Voice Kids after local broadcaster Fame TV agreed a deal with distributor Talpa Global.

Fame TV has licensed both the adult and junior versions of the singing competition series, which will be produced by prodco UN1TY.

Both formats will air on multiple platforms, including NTA Network, Ait, StarTimes, Fame TV and Teen Africa TV, ensuring viewers can tune in across free-to-air and pay TV outlets.

The deal marks the first time The Voice Kids will air in Nigeria, while in another first, both shows will be taped in the country. Earlier versions of The Voice to air in Nigeria were filmed in Johannesburg.

The third season of The Voice is expected to air this spring, followed by the first season of The Voice Kids in fall 2020.

Akin Salami, CEO of UN1TY, said: “These are exciting times at many levels for the creative industry in Nigeria and we are thrilled about the partnership opportunity with Talpa to present The Voice and The Voice Kids Nigeria to the world from a truly Nigerian perspective. We are looking forward to the long-term engagement opportunities for all our sponsors and we believe this is the start of even greater things to come.”

Meanwhile, TVP in Poland has secured rights to the entire The Voice franchise, confirming three new seasons of each format – The Voice, The Voice Kids and The Voice Senior. All shows are produced by Rochstar.

Poland becomes the 11th country to air a senior version, while a 10th season of The Voice will air this fall. A third season of Kids is scheduled for January 2020.