Nigerian Idol begins new season with D’banj, Simi, Obi Asika as judges

The Nigerian Idol, a popular music show, has revealed its judges for the 7th season which is set to begin on February 6, 2022.

The Bigi Drinks and Binance sponsored show has said Dapo Oyebanjo, aka D’banj, and Similoluwa Kosoko, aka Simi, will come onboard as judges, joining Obi Asika, who returns as a judge from the previous 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 could not contain 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.”

The sixth season of Nigerian Idol had ended with Kingdom Kroseide emerging as winner after months of intense musical contest involving over 10,000 hopefuls from across the country, and over 16 million votes recorded at the finale.

Kingdom won a N30m cash prize and N20m in other prizes.