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He may be the son of legendary musician Ringo Madlingozi, but Phila Madlingozi wasn't spared the harsh criticism that comes with being a contestant on Idols SA.
Phila Madlingozi. (File Photo by Gallo Images / Lungelo Mbulwana)
The first of the top sixteen contestants had their first live performances at the State Theatre in Pretoria yesterday.
Many fans took to social media to express their disappointment that Madlingozi, already well known in the entertainment industry, was on the show.
Judge Randall Abrahams warned the confident singer to not get caught up on looking cool.
But, said judge Somizi Mhlongo: “This was your concert and you owned it.”
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@kpbailis I had no idea that was a thing until we got here. All the bar signs in Old City say #Phila
— Jessica Asbury (@Jess_Asbury) August 31, 2015
Yep, @Jess_Asbury, #Phila is pretty phantastic. Did I really just write that? Yep, I did. Enjoy my hometown.
— Karen Bailis (@kpbailis) August 31, 2015
Ok #Phila has redeemed himself with that song. He owned that stage. I agree w/ Somizi, that was HIS concert. #IdolsSA
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) August 30, 2015
#Phila (@P_MAQ) is not a bad singer. #IdolsSA
— Phumlani Dube (@PhumlaniDube) August 30, 2015
He really deserves to be in the top 16 and the top 10 for that matter. Great performance #Phila @IdolsSA pic.twitter.com/dlpBsTZCrh
— Noluvuyo Landzela (@Chomiser) August 30, 2015
The only reason those who are hating on #Phila is because of who his father is haska yekani umntana he can sing mona ngowantoni #idolssa
— #CountryFirst ✊🏽🇿🇦🇿🇦 (@Zizou08Lagertha) August 30, 2015
when @somizi says to #Phila "You can't UN-Madlingozi yourself 😂 #IdolsSA
— #TheSundayChillwithIce on GugsFM⚪ (@TheeRealIceMan) August 30, 2015
He is Ringo's child YES but he can sing,people should just stop with their negativity #Phila #IdolsSA
— •Passions (@Passions_91) August 30, 2015
https://twitter.com/MsBonjy/status/638013685508784128
Apple doesn't fall far from the tree after all #PHILA #IDOLSSA
— Tumii (@TumiiBee) August 30, 2015
His performance lacks some ganggang zangzing #IdolsSA #Phila
— Nomfundo Jele 🇸🇿🇿🇦 (@Buhle_4) August 30, 2015
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