Simi join Obi Asika and D’Banj as judges on Nigerian Idol 7

Ahead of its seventh edition, popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol 7, has announced award-winning entertainer, D’banj and singer-songwriter, Simi, as new judges for the show....CONTINUE READING>>>

D’banj and Simi will be joining veteran music label executive, Obi Asika as judges, while popular radio and TV personality, IK Osakioduwa, will be returning as the show’s host for this season.

Leading Entertainment Company and organizers of the reality TV singing competition, MultiChoice Nigeria, made the announcement today January 18, 2022, as the countdown to the show’s premiere in February 2022 begins.

Speaking on the introduction of new judges for the new season, Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr. 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.”

The Idol franchise has over the years produced some of the most prominent musicians in Nigeria such as Kingdom Kroseide, Timi Dakolo, Mercy Chinwo, and Omawumi, who have gone ahead to make a name for themselves in the global music scene.

Sponsored by leading soft drink brand, Bigi, Season 7 is set to unearth the next big thing in the African music scene.