Idols SA: Who will take it?
JOHANNESBURG - The platinum stage of Idols SA, Mzansi’s favourite singing competition, has finally tasked the public to crown the season 18 winner.
On Sunday night, Idols SA started with the top three which included Mpilo, Thapelo and Nozi. However, Mpilo was eliminated, as she hadn’t received the most votes from the 18.5 million tallied.
She did get the opportunity to sing her original solo single, an Amapiano-inspired love jam ‘Ngiyazifela’.
Many fans commented that they see the singer going far after the competition and can easily hear ‘Ngiyafela’ on the radio airwaves. Judge Thembi Seete said the song hit a different note and was ‘beautiful’.
Thapelo started things off with his solo single, Phanda – which has been dubbed the perfect song for the summer and is likely to be played on repeat this December.
The policeman is known for his chilling performance of Gospel ballads, so it surprised some of the judges that he chose a high-tempo song as his first
Nozi’s debut solo single ‘Idliso’ is another Oskido production, and he said his team “decided to do more of an Afro-soul track” because it works for her vocals. The judges agreed. JR said he would have changed a few things about the sound of the single but it is good enough.
Somizi added: “You really gave your heart and soul to this. For me, it’s really a hit.”
The duo then sang for the last time to get the public’s vote. Thapelo did his cover of Hugh Masekela’s Thanayi, later performing his song of the season, The Beatles’ Let It Be.
Nozi ended off with Mango Grove’s Moments Away and her best moment of the season, Jennifer Hudson’s Giving Myself.
The Idols SA season 18 winner will be crowned next week and walk away with some impressive prizes.