The music jury trio of D’banj, Simi, and Obi Asika was able to choose the best of the best among the myriads of Nigerians who competed for the famed Nigerian Idol Season 7 after a month-long trimming process, and here are the top 5 Nigerian Idol 2022 Contestants You Should Know.

Some of the contestants had angelic vocals, while others were simply brimming with jaw-dropping charisma.

Nonetheless, for a lot of exceptional talents who were highlighted this season, the combination of their vocal skills and stagecraft was the sole route to the finale.

It appears that the final will be a tough one, since these finalists are not only vocally amazing, but they also have distinct charismatic qualities that set them apart. Let’s get to know each other.

Top 5 Nigerian Idol 2022 Contestants You Should Know

Debby

When Debby Felix gave her performance of the 2009 Jordin Spark hit, Battlefield, it was a defining moment for this Benin-bred singer.

This was the beginning of her stardom story, which saw her dazzle D’banj, Obi Asik and Simi all through the theatre week.

Beginning music at the tender age of seven, Debby honed her talent by performing covers of songs on social media, in church and at lounges.

For the 25-year-old superstar-in-view, her go-to ritual before any performance is simply to gurgle water, smile and give herself pep talks.

Her core strengths lie in her sonorous voice, as well as her confident personality; because when Debby sings, Debby sings!

Zadok

“I have a beautiful sound, and Nigerians are going to fall in love with it,” the 24-year-old Zadok confidently expressed after a gruelling theatre week.

From his audition performance of Michael Bolton’s 1991 hit, When A Man Loves A Woman, to several other renditions including a cover of Davido’s If, Zadok powered his way through the audience’s hearts as a singer per excellence.

His background in business has also become an engine room for his resilience and grit, as the singer kept coming back with visible improvements in his stagecraft, week after week.

Before every performance, his go-to ritual includes making sure he gets enough sleep, as well as meditation.

For Zadok, it will be a fierce battle among the other contestants; because it seems that there are multiple like-gifted talents among the finalists.

David Operah

WATCHING David Operah’s theatre week performance of Pillow Talk, by Zayn Malik, one would be fully convinced that the singer was a merchant of melodies.

His most outstanding trait is his audacity, as anyone who knew the singer from The Voice Nigeria edition, in 2016, would affirm that the singer is as rare as they come.

After wowing the judges with his theatre week performances, the singer is clear to the finale, with his arsenal of a lithe voice, charismatic stagecraft and a mien filled with sincerity.

For him, music is his outlet from all the stressors of life, being more of a therapy than even a profit-making venture.

Nonetheless, he has performed at several social functions including weddings, birthdays, as well as corporate events. His pre-performance ritual involves staying calm and doing a mental run-through of his performance.

Gerald

FOR Gerald, music is beyond just an interest. Watching his cover of Mario’s 2004 Let Me Love You, during the theatre week, it was evident that Gerald brought his A-game into the contest.

With Obi Asika’s head nodding fatefully as Gerald dished out his heart in his vocals, it was emotive for any viewer watching.

With his powerful falsettos and jaw-dropping vocal range, Gerald became eye candy in the show. And his captivating stagecraft only helped to ice an already wonderful cake.

According to him, music has always been his calling; and he always had an urge to sing almost anywhere and at any given chance.

With a macho gait, he affirms that physical exercise; contemplation and prayers are his trinity of therapies to boost his confidence and delivery before he gets on any stage.
Jordan

IF the American superstar, Daniel Caesar, watched Jordan perform the cover to his 2017 soul-stirring bop, Best Part, he probably would jump on a duet immediately with him.

Jordan came into the Nigerian Idol with a voice perfectly finessed to win the audience and jury over.

The 22-year-old Kaduna-bred singer is a student of Ahmadu Bello University. And his personality is a course to be studied on its own; his laid-back mien, with a powerful lithe voice, has made him the Justin Bieber or Jason Derulo of the show.

And with every new performance, he keeps flying higher.

Delving into music production and songwriting, Jordan has been on a journey to explore the depths of his artistry since age 16, four years after he first discovered his talent in music.

For him, music remains his ultimate form of expression, and his soul-stirring vocal cadence, range and texture is proof that the superstar is the next Michael Jordan of the Nigerian Idol.

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Nigerian singer, and songwriter Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, better known by her stage name Simi has made some explanation to her fans on why she has been absent from Nigerian idols for weeks.

Recall, Mpbullet.ng reported that D’banj, Simi has been announced as judges for the seventh season of the ongoing Idol program alongside popular radio and TV personality, IK Osakioduwa and Obi Asika

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The singer took to her Twitter page to make it known that she decided to take a break from the show because she was not feeling well, adding that she would be back soon.

She tweeted:

“I’ll be back boo. I wasn’t feeling good and the auditions are not live recordings. Pls enjoy the guest judges in the meantime,”.

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Nigerian multi-award-winning artist, D’banj and well-known singer Simi have been announced as judges for the seventh season of Nigerian Idol.

This announcement was revealed today January 18, 2022, by Leading Entertainment Company and organizers of the reality TV singing competition, MultiChoice Nigeria.

The event is set as the countdown to the show’s premiere in February 2022.

Popular radio and TV personality, IK Osakioduwa, will be returning as the show’s host for this season alongside Obi Asika who makes a comeback as a judge.

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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 acknowledged his delight at being a judge 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.”

Recall, In the sixth season of Nigerian Idol, Kingdom Kroseide emerged winner after months of an intense musical contest involving over 10,000 hopefuls from across the country, and over 16 million votes recorded at the finale.

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ID Cabasa started music back in the 80s as a teenager but professionally started in 2003 after leaving the university.

He started his record Label, Coded Tunes in his house that same year but before the record label came to be, he was in a music group called Smiling Head Soldier which was headed by 2phat and comprising of him, 2phat, Lord of Ajasa and MC Spako.

Under Coded Tunes, Cabasa helped contribute to the success of some indigenous rappers that laid the foundation of the sub-genre.

He has been responsible for producing songs for artists like Lord of Ajasa, Olamide, Reminisce, Banky W, Faze, Durella, Ruggedman.

The reserved beat-maker is instrumental in adding musicality to sounds emerging from the Bariga side of Lagos.

Artists I.D. Cabasa help make Famous;

Just like Iconic Music personalities like Kenny Ogungbe of Kennis Music, Don Jazzy, Obi Asika of Storm records, ID Cabasa is one of the few Music icons that played a huge role in Nigerian Music scene.

Lord Ajasa

ID and Lord Ajasa are credited as the people who helped lay the foundation of Indigenous rap in the Nigerian Music scene.

English/Pidgin rappers were the frontliners of rap in The Nigerian Music scene in the 90s until the 2000s when Lord of Ajasa started gaining prominence with Yoruba-fused rap songs.

Born Segun Osaniyi, he was given the stage name ‘Lord of Ajasa’ (Lord of Flavor) in his polytechnic days in Ondo State, where he majored in Quantity Survey.

As a potent lyricist, Lord of Ajasa made hip to rap trendy in Yoruba dialect, inspiring many upcoming acts to follow in his footsteps. Ajasa hit the limelight with the track, “Ma yi lo” in 2000.

Lord of Ajasa then came through with hit singles, Otiya, Esa lo bade, Ara Awe, Otiya and Le fe nuso, featuring Nigerian singer, 9ice

Most of his songs back then were produced by ID Cabasa.

9ice

9ice had met Cabasa through Lord of Ajasa and got signed to Coded Tunes. He also founded his own label, Alapomeji Records but this did not kill his relationship with ID.

ID produced 9ice’s sophomore album, ‘Gongo Aso‘ which is one of Nigeria’s best albums of the decade.

The success of the album did not only shoot 9ice to fame but also Cabasa one of the hottest music producers of that time.

The relation of the two went beyond friendship to brotherhood with 9ice naming his 2016 after the iconic music producer.

Jah Bless

Owoloye Olatunde Oluwabukunmi popularly known as Jah Bless stormed the music scene with his absurd/unique style of rapping.

Just like his friend, 9ice, Jahbless was ambitious to make music. He released his first single titled ‘Like This, Like That‘ featuring Lord Of Ajasa. Cabasa was essential to Jahbless’s music career.

Reminisce

Reminisce was discovered by ID Cabasa and would change around in the Coded Tunes studios where he had the opportunity to meet 9ice, Jah Bless & Lord of Ajasa.

He recorded an album that was never released due to parental pressure, the rapper had to take a temporary break from music.

In 2008, Reminisce marked his return with his appearance on his old pal, 9ice’s ‘GONGO ASO’ album.

Olamide

Olamide was discovered by ID Cabasa at the age of 14. According to ID Cabasa in an interview with The Nation, Olamide came with a friend to record in his studio who was featuring him and he was impressed with his talent.

When Coded Label launched as a proper studio, Olamide was the first alongside Seriki and Kayefi to be signed. He released his debut album, ‘Rapsodi‘ under the label. After a year the label to establish his own label, YBNL records.

Pheelz

Rappers and singers weren’t the only ones ID Cabasa tutored, Music Producer, Pheelz was also another person who had the luck of learning from the iconic music producer. Pheelz was signed under the Coded Tunes umbrella. He followed Olamide in the establishment of YBNL.

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