A family gathering takes a chaotic turn as Tersoo voices his disappointment with his daughters. However, the tables quickly turn as Dooshima speaks out against her father's neglect and infidelity, revealing a deep-seated rift within the family.

Abu Mansur's wives, Maryam and Fatima, are at loggerheads, and Inna tries to resolve the feud so peace can reign in their household. Meanwhile, as Hussaini gets a shocking slap from Aisha for his mischief, Maryam adds poison to a dish she prepared specially for her husband.

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.