In
a spectacular show that had all the makings of a high octane concert,
Idols SA unveiled this season’s Top 10!
The
stage was set ablaze by A-list chart-topping musicians that included
Emtee, Fifi Cooper, Black Motion, Idols Season9 winner Musa, Robbie
Malinga, Arthur Mafokate and Chomee. The contestants also put on a
stunning showcase, with the girls singing Beyoncé’s power anthem
Freedom, while the guys serenaded the audience and viewers with a
medley of Prince’s songs featuring Purple Rain.
But
all good things come to an end, and it was up to host Proverb to
announce which five contestants had sung their swan song on the Idols
stage. The remaining 10, two of which were saved by the judges, will
battle it out for Mzansi’s votes as they fight to stay in the
competition.
The
Idols SA Season XII’s Top 10 contestants are….
Lucia
Jakeni (26) from Vereeniging in
Gauteng. When she entered Idols SA for the second time, she had one
focus only – to pick the songs that will make her husky rough
diamond voice shine brighter than any other on the show. So far, so
good.
Noma
Khumalo (22) from Pietermaritzburg,
KwaZulu-Natal. The Grade 4-7 assistant teacher by day and vocalist in
a band by night is fast becoming the soul sister of the season with
her heart-tugging song choices.
Valentine
Mathe (20) from Mamelodi, outside
Pretoria. Her infectious smile and love for life translate every time
she takes to the stage to belt out a song. Born on Valentine’s Day,
she epitomises love and happiness.
Nosihe
Zulu (28) from Pietermaritzburg,
KwaZulu-Natal. Her performances have been dominated by contemporary
strong female songs that have served her well. She certainly made an
indelible impression when she brought her young brother to the
auditions.
Keegan
Martin (23) from Roodepoort in Gauteng.
Fourth time’s the charm for this young singer. The first three
times he didn’t get far; finally trying his luck this season to
rave reviews from the judges seeing him make the Top 10.
Thamsanqa
Mathonsi (20) from Pinetown,
KwaZulu-Natal. Music is his first love, so much so that he studies
it. Now that he is on Idols, he is learning that knowing the theory
does necessarily make this tough competition easier. His talent and
flexibility have served him well enough to get to the Top 10 so far.
Tebogo
Louw (24) is
from Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Arguably the most watched and talked
about returnee by the judges, he knows that he does not have an easy
road ahead. So far, his single-minded focus has seen him impress all
round.
Terra
Kocks (28) Eden Park, Alberton. When he
steps on to the Idols stage, not only does he open himself to every
single emotion the song demands, but his incredibly layered voice
sees him leave his soul on that very stage.
Sanele
Mkhize (21) is from Ntumaza in
KwaZulu-Natal. During his audition, Somizi called him “refreshing”
and Randal said Robbie Malinga, whose song he sang, would love him.
Bevin
Samuels (19) from Port Elizabeth in the
Eastern Cape. He was the first to receive four yesses in Cape Town
where he auditioned, bowling the judges over with his performance of
Billionaire by Bruno Mars.
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