Wealthy Kid had dreams bigger than what anybody could think of but his passion, energy and original song were not enough to impress the judges. Watch how his audition played out with the judges.

Ric Hassani is the technical judge this season. He brings vigour, tenacity, and a fiery passion for good singing. For Ric, self-awareness and the willingness to learn and improve are some of the things it take to win. Ric welcomes disagreements with his fellow judges, and will approach them with grace.

Witness the power of dreams as Nigerian Idol returns for its ninth season! This is more than a singing competition. With unwavering passion and determination, contestants will captivate souls and defy skeptics. The journey to crown the next Nigerian idol has begun.

Armed with his signature spice, 9ice is here, ready to ignite the competition! Participants will be thrilled to hear he has a whole lot of "Yeses" in store. He's on the lookout for dreamers who truly dare to dream, with the passion and talent to back it up.