“ Nigerian Idol Judges Are Quite Harsh ” – Frank Edoho

Popular Nigerian host , Frank Edoho has fired back at judges of the Nigerian Idol , asking them to calm down and take it easy with contestants . He made his statement in reaction to one of the judges , singer Seyi Shay ’ s criticism of a 17 - year- old boy who had auditioned for the show . Seyi Shay , while reviewing the singer ’ s performance during the audition, described it as terrible, saying he’ s “ never going to make money being a singer . ” See : Angry Fans Beat Up Match Officials , Remove Referee’ s Teeth ( Graphic Photos ) According to her , “ I am laughing because I can ’ t just believe what I just heard . Who told you to come ( to ) the show ’ s audition? You should go back and tell them they’ re not your friends. That was not a good one . You have a sweet, token voice but your performance is terrible. You’ re never going to make money being a singer . ” Her review of the singer ’ s performance forced reactions from Nigerians with many describing it as harsh . Edoho, in an apparent reaction on Twitter , said, “ I think the judges of Nigerian Idol should be calming down . They are a tad harsh . #nigerianidol . ”