The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has released popular musician, Daniel Oladapo, also known as D’Banj.
D’banj’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, who announced the development on Friday, said the musician was released on self-recognition.
The ICPC released the music star on grounds that he may be summoned later for further investigations.
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Nigerian Idol is back with a fresh season and new judges on the show.
Music stars D’Banj and Simi were revealed as judges on Tuesday as the countdown to the show’s premiere in February 2022 begins
D’Banj and Simi replace season six judges Seyi Shay and DJ Sose to join Obi Asika on the panel.
Popular radio and TV personality, IK Osakioduwa, will be returning as the host of the show.
Speaking on their new roles, D’Banj and Simi promised to bring their A-game to match Asika’s proficiency and words of improvement to the contestants from the auditions to the finale.
Speaking on the introduction of new judges for the new season, Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, Busola Tejumola during the unveiling 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.”
D’banj, excited to be selected as one of the judges, said, “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.”
Nigerian Idol season six ended last year with Kingdom Kroseide emerging winner after months of the intense contest. He won a grand prize of N30 million in cash and N20 million worth of other gifts.
Nigerian Music star, Oladapo Oyebanjo popularly known as Dbanj has announced the birth of a baby girl by his wife.
The Kokomaster broke the exciting news on his verified Instagram handle @iambangalee on Friday, New Year’s Day.
He also praised his wife, who he described as a strong woman, and teased his elder child saying – ‘Zane your Little sister is here.’