Nigerian Idol Season 7 is taking place in 2022, it is being hosted by IK Osakioduwa, the judges are Obi Asika, Simi and D’banj.
On Tuesday 18 January 2022, the judges and host for season 7 were officially revealed.
Two new judges, D’banj and Simi were added to the judging panel replacing Seyi Shay and DJ Sose, meanwhile, IK Osakioduwa remained as the host.
Season Summary
| Hosted by: | IK Osakioduwa |
| Judges: | Obi Asika, Simi and D’banj |
| Theme: | |
| Winner: | |
| Runner-up: | |
| Original Network: | DStv and GOtv |
| Start date: | Sunday 6 February 2022 |
| End date: | |
| Sponsors: | Bigi Drinks and Binance |
| Number of episodes: | 12 |
Prize Money
The Nigerian Idol season 7 prize money is 100 Million Naira worth of prizes, these include; a cash prize, a recording deal, a brand new SUV and other alluring prizes from the headline sponsor, Bigi Drinks.
Auditions
| Episode | Date | Guest Judge | Golden Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday 6 February 2022 | N/A | 13 |
| 2 | Sunday 13 February 2022 | Toolz | 15 |
| 3 | Sunday 20 February 2022 | Omawumi | 16 |
| 4 | Sunday 27 February 2022 | Yinka Davies |
Theatre Week
Top 12
The Nigerian Idol Season 7 Top 12 contestants were revealed in episode 6 on Sunday 13 March 2022.
Below are the Nigerian Idol season 7 Top 12 contestants, their age (at time of contest) and hometowns;
NOTE: The contestants’ ages stated in the below table are correct at the time of the contest
| Contestant | Age | Gender | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Okara | 28 | Female | Bayelsa state |
| Banty Temiwunmi | 26 | Female | Warri |
| David Operah | 30 | Male | Lagos |
| Debby Felix | 25 | Female | Benin City |
| Faith Afiemo | 22 | Female | Delta state |
| Gerald Ifechi | 28 | Male | Anambra state |
| Itohan Agbator | 17 | Female | Edo state |
| Joel Adiele | 23 | Male | Abia state |
| Jordan Bangoji | 22 | Male | Kaduna state |
| Precious Oki | 25 | Female | Bayelsa state |
| Progress Chukwuyem | 21 | Male | Ika South, Delta state |
| Zadok Aghalengbe | 27 | Male | Edo state |
Meet and Greet
On Thursday 17 March 2022, the Season 7 Top 12 contestants were in Port Harcourt on The Beat FM radio station at 12:00 for a group interview, they later had a physical meet and greet with their fans at Port Harcourt Mall at 16:00.
Top 12 Live Show
The Top 12 performed live in episode 7 on Sunday 20 March 2022. Their song choices had been announced a day before, on Saturday 19 March 2022.
| Contestant | Song Choice | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail | “Rain On Me” by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande | Advanced |
| Banty | “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran | Advanced |
| David Operah | “Before You Go” by Lewis Capaldi | Advanced |
| Debby | “Monalisa” by Lojay and Sarz | Advanced |
| Faith | “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo | Advanced |
| Gerald | “Leave The Door Open” by Silk Sonic | Advanced |
| Itohan | “Shallow” Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper | Advanced |
| Joel | “Easy On Me” by Adele | Eliminated |
| Jordan | “Rolling In The Deep” by Adele | Advanced |
| Precious | “Felony” by CKay | Eliminated |
| Progress | “Heartbreak Anniversary” by Giveon | Advanced |
| Zadok | “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran | Advanced |
Top 10
The Nigerian Idol Season 7 Top 10 contestants were revealed in episode 8 on Sunday 27 March 2022, they also performed live on the same day. Their song choice had been officially revealed on Thursday 24 March 2022.
Theme: “African music at its finest”
| Contestant | Song Choice | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail | “Emergency” by D’banj | Advanced |
| Banty | “Aye” by Davido | Advanced |
| David Operah | “Street Credibility” by 9ice featuring 2Baba | Advanced |
| Debby | “Vulindlela” by Brenda Fassie | Advanced |
| Faith | “Never Far Away” by Lagbaja featuring Ego Ihenacho | Advanced |
| Gerald | “Ifunanya” by P-Square | Eliminated |
| Itohan | “If You Ask Me” by Omawumi | Advanced |
| Joel | “African Queen” by 2Baba | Advanced |
| Jordan | “Ye” by Burna Boy | Advanced |
| Precious | “He Lives In You” by Lebo M. | Advanced |
| Progress | “Joy” by Wizkid | Advanced |
| Zadok | “The Matter” by Maleek Berry featuring Wizkid | Advanced |
Top 9
The Nigerian Idol Season 7 Top 9 contestants were revealed in episode 9 on Sunday 3 April 2022, each of them then performed a live song.
Theme: “Inspirational songs”
Guests: 121 Selah choir (They gave choral backing to the Top 9 contestants)
Group Performance: Top 10 contestants and 121 Selah performed “Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo
| Contestant | Song Choice | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | “You Say” by Lauren Daigle | Advanced |
| Progress | “Uncle Suru” by Jon Ogah | Advanced |
| Itohan | “Can’t Give Up Now” by Mary Mary | Advanced |
| Abigail | “Higher Love” by Whitney Houston | Eliminated |
| Zadok | “Wish Me Well” by Timi Dakolo | Advanced |
| David Operah | “Dance with My Father” by Luther Vandross | Advanced |
| Debby | “Happy” by Pharrell Williams | Advanced |
| Faith | “Next to Me” by Emeli Sandé | Advanced |
| Banty | “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers | Advanced |
Top 8
The Nigerian Idol Season 7 Top 8 contestants were revealed in episode 10 on Sunday 10 April 2022, they then went ahead to perform live on this same day.
Theme: “Greatest soundtrack of their lives / This Is Me”
Guest Judge: Yinka Davies
| Contestant | Song Choice | Result |
|---|---|---|
| David Operah | “Great Nation” by Timi Dakolo | Advanced |
| Itohan | “I Look to You” by Whitney Houston | Advanced |
| Zadok | “Soul Provider” by Michael Bolton | Advanced |
| Banty | “Greatest Love of All” by Whitney Houston | Advanced |
| Faith | “Charlie” by Simi | Advanced |
| Jordan | “This Is Me” by The Greatest Showman Cast | Advanced |
| Debby | “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion | Eliminated |
| Progress | “I Need an Angel” by Ruben Studdard | Advanced |
Top 7
The Top 7 contestants of Nigerian Idol season 7 were revealed in episode 11 on Sunday 17 April 2022, they then performed live on this same day.
Theme: “Showstopper”
Guest Judge: Ice Prince
Guest Performers: Kaffy & The Imagneto dance crew
| Contestant | Song Choice | Result |
|---|---|---|
| David Operah | “Wonderful” by Burna Boy | Eliminated |
| Banty | “Finesse (Remix)” by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B | Advanced |
| Zadok | “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston | Advanced |
| Progress | “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj | Advanced |
| Jordan | “Titanium” by David Guetta featuring Sia | Advanced |
| Faith | “Koroba” by Tiwa Savage | Advanced |
| Itohan | “Only Girl (In the World)” by Rihanna | Advanced |
Top 6
The Top 6 contestants were revealed in episode 12 on Sunday 24 April 2022, they then performed live on this same day.
Theme: “Afrobeats”
Guest Judge:
Guest Performers: Kingdom and Akunna
| Contestant | Song Choice | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | “Anybody” by Burna Boy | |
| Banty | “Love Don’t Cost a Dime” by Magixx featuring Ayra Starr | |
| Itohan | “Na Gode” by Yemi Alade featuring Selebobo | |
| Zadok | “Laye” by Kizz Daniel | |
| Faith | “Emiliana” by CKay | |
| Progress | “Bloody Samaritan” by Ayra Starr |
Top 5
The Top 5 contestants were revealed in episode 13 on Sunday 1 May 2022, they then performed live on this same day.
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| Contestant | Song choice | Result |
|---|---|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
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When will Nigerian Idol season 7 end?
Nigerian Idol season 7 will end on Sunday 29 May 2022, and the winner will be rewarded with various prizes worth a whooping 100 Million Naira.
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Who is the youngest Nigerian Idol season 7 finalist?
17-year-old Itohan Agbator from Port Harcourt is the youngest contestant among Nigerian Idol season 7 Top 12 finalists.
References
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