Nigerian Idol Returns To Screens February 6 With 2 New Judges As Bigi, Binance Sponsor

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D'Banj & Simi Join Obi Asika As Judges On Nigerian Idol Season 7 –  Gossip247 Media

Following the success of the Nigerian Idol season six edition which saw Kingdom Kroseide emerge winner, MultiChoice Nigeria has concluded all arrangements to broadcast the seventh edition of the show from the 6th of February, 2022.

Relatedly, multiple award-winning entertainers, Dapo Oyebanjo-D’banj and Similoluwa Kosoko-Simi, have been unveiled as judges for the seventh season of the music talent hunt show. They will be joining Obi Asika, who returns as a judge from the previous season. Also, popular On-Air Personality, IK Osakioduwa, will return as the show’s host for this season.

 Speaking on the introduction of new judges for the new season, the Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, Busola Tejumola said, “We could not think of a better trio to be the season’s judges than Obi Asika, D’banj, and Simi. The three of them combined bring decades’ worth of experience in the music and entertainment business, as well as individual mastery of their crafts. We have no doubt that they will keep the viewers entertained in what will be a spectacular season!”

D’banj expressed his excitement at being one of the judges this season saying, “I was out of the country when I found out that I was going to be a judge for this season of Nigerian Idol and I couldn’t contain my excitement. I’m coming in with my own strategy so viewers should expect a bang.”

On her part, Simi said, “I’ve always loved the idea of being a judge and I think it’s a fun thing to do. I plan to be very honest and have fun and hopefully gain inspiration from those that come on the show.”

Returning judge Obi Asika added, “I will be looking for special talents and new faces this year. I’m also excited to work with the rest of the judges this season, and I will be very fair and real to every contestant just like I was last year.”

Auditions for the seventh season of Nigerian Idol opened Sunday, 14 November and closed Sunday, 28 November 2021. Announcing the new season, Busola had said: “MultiChoice remains committed to promoting and giving young music talents in Nigeria a platform to shine and actualize their dreams. Season seven promises to be even bigger and more entertaining.

Nigerian Idol returns to DStv and GOtv screens in February 2022 and is sponsored by BIGI. For more information, visit www.africamagic.tv /nigerianidol and follow the official Nigerian Idol handles on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.

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