With the emergence of top 5 contestants, the race to crown the next Nigerian Idol has become quite intense.
The episode themed: ‘Showstopper’ aired last Sunday featured a special guest judge appearance of renowned artiste and Oleku crooner, Ice Prince, who added an extra layer of excitement and expertise to the panel.
The evening kicked off with a group rendition of John Legend’s Preach, featuring dynamic choreography expertly coached by dance maestro, Kaffy. However, the atmosphere turned sombre as IK Osakioduwa, the host, announced that Stevie would be leaving the competition, having received the fewest votes from the previous week. The emotional moment underscored the high stakes and fierce competition of Nigerian Idol.
Opening the solo performances, Lammy delivered an exhilarating rendition of Black Eyed Peas’ I Gotta Feeling, blending vibrant dance moves with powerful vocals to create a truly engaging performance. Demonstrating remarkable versatility, Chioma transitioned from her soulful performance of Sinach’s Way Maker the previous week to a high-energy rendition of Beyonce’s Run the World.
Mira Clear brought heartfelt emotion to her performance of Beyonce’s End of Time, captivating the audience with her vocal prowess and stage presence. Known for his dynamic stage presence, Chima did not disappoint with his electrifying performance of Dua Lipa’s Don’t Start Now, combining impressive dance moves with a stellar vocal delivery.
Closing the night on a high note, Maio delivered a flawless Afrobeats rendition of Davido’s Unavailable. Judges Omawumi and Ric Hassani hailed it as the best performance of the night, commending him for his remarkable comeback.
To enjoy exciting performances from the contestants, tune in every Sunday to Africa Magic Showcase (DStv ch 151 & GOtv ch 12) and Africa Magic Family (DStv ch 154 & GOtv ch 7) at 7pm.