Idols SA top 8 give spectacular performances
With over 7 million votes this week, Mzansi decided that their top 8 was: Nozi, CeeJay, Zee, Kabelo, Ty Loner.
Tapping into music their parents grew up listening to, the Idols SA season 18 top 8 took us on a dazzling trip down memory lane with some of the world’s greatest hits this past weekend.
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With over 7 million votes this week, Mzansi decided that their top 8 was: Nozi, CeeJay, Zee, Kabelo, Ty Loner, Thapelo, Mpilo and Noxolo. Sadly, Tesmin-Robyn’s Idols SA journey came to an end.
The show started off with an electrifying group performance paying tribute to kwaito legends TKZee. The top 8 had the Heartfelt Arena on their feet with an upbeat medley of Dlala Mapantsula, Phala Fala, Fiasco and Shibobo.
Amapiano sensation Pabi Cooper kept the momentum going with an energetic performance of Banyana ke bafana and Waga Bietjie.
Starting off was Nozi, who delivered Roberta Flack’s The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face — this was her father’s high school crush.
Somizi Mhlongo, who gave Nozi a standing ovation, said: “There’s no word in the dictionary that can describe what you’ve just done.”
CeeJay serenaded the judges with Mafikizolo’s Mas’thokoze, receiving some constructive feedback.
Thembi Seete said: “I didn’t know where you were going with the song, but you recovered. There’s nothing I can fault.”
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Next was Zee, who sang UB40’s I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You. JR said he appreciated her raspy, smooth vocals. “Thank you for listening to the judges last week.”
Kabelo took on the Luther Vandross’ hit, Here and Now, receiving a muted response from the judges.
Somizi said Kabelo needed to up his game. “You chose a difficult song. This one has put you in a dangerous position.”
Up next was Ty Loner, who sang New Edition’s Can You Stand The Rain.
Thembi said it was another big performance for him. “If it happens that you don’t win, you are going to be fine. Carry on with the discipline and passion you have.”
Thapelo was next and delivered an emotionally charged performance of The Beatles’ Let it Be, reducing him to tears and scoring him a standing ovation from all three judges.
Mpilo gave her own rendition of Mariah Carey’s Hero, which highly impressed the judging panel.
Somizi described her performance with one word. “Perfection.” Thembi said it was beautiful to witness Mpilo’s growth in the competition. “You carried the song like a queen.”
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Wrapping up the show was Noxolo, who performed Natalie Cole’s Miss You Like Crazy.
Thembi said Noxolo was “such a joy to watch”. “I’m sure your mom is super proud. You’re putting in the work.”
Next week will see the performers battling out in an instalment of showstopper night. You know what that means – costumes, energy and a vibrant set. Don’t miss out on the action.
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