Local aspiring singer performs in front of Idols SA judges

MASHISHING – Out of the 10 local Idols hopefuls, one singer recently performed in front of the judges.

The second stage of Idols SA Season 16’s auditions took place at Urban Brew Studios in Gauteng. Coming from a small town, Zweli Shabangu, said this was one of the biggest moments of his life.

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He had the opportunity to perform in front of well-known judges, Unathi Msengana, Somizi Mhlongo, Randal Abrahams and Buhlebendalo.

Thousands of participants audition for the event annually.

Nsizwa Nyundu, CEO of Nsizwa’s Productions, awarded certain local artists the opportunity to enter this year’s auditions in March and Shabangu was the only person who made it.

Unfortunately, he did not qualify for the next round. He only managed to bag two of the four votes needed to qualify for the next round.

According to Shabangu, he got the exposure he needed.

“This was my first attempt at something like this and I managed to make it to the second round. I also had the opportunity to perform in front of the judges, some people did not even get that chance. It filled me with excitement to be there,” he said.

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Shabangu performs at local events and he said he had hoped that he will make it. “I did not make it to theatre week, although I am glad that I had the opportunity to try,” he said.

Nyundu said he appreciates all the support he received.