Singers D’banj and Simi have been announced as the new judges for season seven of the reality show and singing competition Nigerian Idol.
The new judges were revealed on Tuesday, January 18 at a media launch to announce the kick-off of the new season of the show.
D’Banj and Simi replace season six judges singer Seyi Shay and disc jockey DJ Sose to join show promoter Obi Asika on the judging panel.
They promised to bring their best to match Asika’s proficiency and words of encouragement to the contestants from the auditions to the finale.
Meanwhile, media personality IK Osakioduwa will be reprising his role as the host for the seventh season.
Kingdom Kroseide emerged winner of the Nigerian Idol season six to win the grand prize of N30 million in cash and N20 million worth of other gifts.
Kingdom was announced the winner after defeating Francis Atela at the grand finale aired live on July 11, 2021.
