Popular Nigerian singer, Iyanya has disclosed that he was amongst the selected contestants for the first season of Nigerian Idol back in 2007.
According to the Afrobeat star during a recent interview with Hip TV, he had attended the first audition in Calabar, Cross River State along with Omawunmi, who later became the first runner-up.
The singer said he was unable to participate in the finals due to conflicting university final-year exams.
The singer added that, despite this setback, his musical journey didn’t stall, explaining that a year later, he went on to win the first edition of Project Fame West Africa, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Relishing being co-judge of the ongoing season of the Nigerian Idols with Omawunmi, Iyanya said, “Omawumi and I were the only ones picked at the Calabar Nigerian Idol auditions. I couldn’t make it. I had my final year exam. A year later, I won Project Fame. Today, we’re both judges on Nigerian Idol.