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Meet the Idols SA’s last-ever top 10

The final top 10 contestants of Idols SA’s last season were revealed during a lively event that showcased electrifying performances by contestants.

There has been an equal gender balance, with the final featuring five women and five men. The top 10 contestants are: Nkosi, Lungile, Faith, Sena, Niikiey, Envic, Princess, Thabo, Lungelo, and Thando.

Unfortunately, it was end of the road for the Idols SA hopefuls Neve and Sipho, who could not go past the second-last stage.

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Each of the top 10 contestants will receive an impressive prize package, which includes R5,000 from Mzansi Magic, a Huawei Nova 11 smartphone, and a Huawei GT3 SE smartwatch.

They will also be awarded a beauty hamper valued at R2,000 from L’Oreal and R5,000 worth of fashion vouchers from Truworths.

Idols SA top 10 finalist Nkosi. Picture: Supplied

Nkosi’s performance

Saturday night’s Idols SA performances were themed ‘New kids on the block’, which saw them perform the hottest hits from the newest and hottest artists.

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Nkosi started off the top 10 show with Ami Faku’s Ubuhle Bakho, impressing the judges.

Somizi Mhlongo commented: “You are a very simple guy, but you have proven that simplicity can be very effective.

Idols SA top 10 finalist Lungile. Picture: Supplied

Lungile’s performance

Following the queue was Lungile, who sang the Soa Mattrix hit Mina Nawe. Somizi and JR Bogopa had mixed feedback, but Thembi Seete called it a “beautiful performance”, saying: “The [musical] style you just did is perfect for the voice you have.” 

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Idols SA top 10 finalist Faith. Picture: Supplied

Faith’s performance

For his performance, Faith sang Murumba Pitch and Omit ST’s Imvula. The judges praised his “stage presence” and “charisma”, with JR saying: “There’s very little you have to do to get me to watch you and become a fan of who you are.”

Idols SA top 10 finalist Sena. Picture: Supplied

Sena’s performance

Next to take to the stage was Sena, who performed Mthunzi’s Ngibambe La, earning praise from all judges. Somizi made his point saying: “You are flawless. You do your vocal gymnastics so effortlessly. That’s called a performance.”

Idols SA top 10 finalist Niikiey. Picture: Supplied

Niikiey’s performance

Niikiey sang Nomfundo Moh’s hit Umona, which left all three judges impressed. Thembi said: “The magic I felt was because of how you moved your crowd. If you weren’t feeling what you were doing, there was no way we would have felt it.”

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Idols SA top 10 finalist Envic. Picture: Supplied

Envic’s performance

Envic took on Coco Jones’ hit tune ICU, to praise from the panel. JR said: “It’s a pleasure to watch you. When I see someone who loves music as much as I do, I become a big fan of who they are. I’m a big fan of yours.”

Idols SA top 10 finalist Princess. Picture: Supplied

Princess’s performance

Next was Princess, who performed Monalisa by Lojay. While Somizi advised her to use the stage more, he also said: “You have such versatility. You just make what you’re singing seem like your forte, that’s how good you are.” 

Idols SA top 10 finalist Thabo. Picture: Supplied

Thabo’s performance

Thabo took on Aubrey Qwana’s Molo, bringing the audience to their feet. The judges enjoyed his performance, with Thembi saying: “What surprised me the most was how comfortable you are. You used the stage, and you held it down!”

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Idols SA top 10 finalist Lungelo. Picture: Supplied

Lungelo’s performance

Performing next was Lungelo, who sang Aymos and Ami Faku’s Fatela. JR said: “That was straight to the point. You came, you hit the stage, delivered, and made your point clear. You solidified who you are and how much of a power you can be.”

Thando’s performance

Closing up the top 10 show was Thando with a rendition of Lady Amar’s Hamba Juba, to mixed reactions from the judges. “Yes, it’s a competition and you’re trying to show vocal gymnastics, but it didn’t go as well as I would have loved it to,” said Somizi.

Next week, the show will move on to the top 9 stage of the competition. It’s up to the viewers, to decide who stays and who goes.

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By Asanda Mbayimbayi