Top 9 Stand and Deliver!
The second IDOLS Spectacular gave the Top 9 contestants a chance to shine in front of the continent – and they delivered! The Bomas in Nairobi rocked to the tune of “Songs from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s” in a show screened on M-Net (DStv Channel 101/2) on Sunday June 8.
Host Lebo Mzimbi got the party started with Ammara, who sang the Ike & Tina Turner hit River Deep, Mountain High. TK and Angela agreed that while she has tremendous delivery, her song choices were starting to get monotonous. Scar concurred, declaring “You’re the real deal, but it wouldn’t hurt to test yourself.”
Uganda’s Faycal tackled Love The One You’re With by Stephen Stills next. TK “kinda liked it”, while Angela told him he was a great entertainer – despite not having the strongest voice in the competition this year. Scar told him to keep it simple – “I think there’s more to come from you. Just sing!”
Cynthia was up next, with the Marvin Gaye / Diana Ross tune, You are Everything. TK and Angela agreed that she looked stunning, but that her voice wasn’t matching up to her presence. While Angela felt that she had improved on last week’s performance, Scar told Africa he was wondering what she was still doing in the competition.
Zimbabwe’s Eric tried on the Gladys Knight & The Pips classic Heard It Through The Grapevine next – and showed that the boys may just take over the show! TK said he was a great performer, while Angela wanted him to challenge himself more. Scar positively gushed with praise. “There are two types of singers,” he said. “The first type makes a little money from singing at weddings and pubs. The second type sells CD’s and goes on tour. You’re the second type.”
Trinah put in a stellar performance of Cat Stevens’ The First Cut Is The Deepest. TK took his hat off to her, pointing out her versatility as an example to the other contestants. Angela was in raptures – “Girl you took me to another place and time – you took my heart out. If you carry on like this you’re going to win this competition!” Scar wasn’t convinced though, telling her that she had left her spark behind at last week’s show and issued a warning – “If you don’t watch out, the other contestants are going to walk all over you.”
Ugandan Nicollette was up next, with Roberta Flack’s Killing Me Softly. TK wished she had kept the song simple, while Angela berated her for ‘messing up’ the classic tune, also covered by The Fugees. Scar said that her nerves were better this week, but her singing still had a long way to go.
Adiona’s rendition of Chaka Khan’s I’m Every Woman had the judges pleased with her performance. TK thought it sounded great, while Angela cautioned her about her microphone technique. Scar was impressed, telling her that her growth as an entertainer made him happy to be a part of IDOLS.
Mkhululi was the penultimate performer to take the stage, singing Stevie Wonder’s Superstition. TK was happy to see him gaining confidence, while Angela reckoned he was the most improved performer on the night. Scar – after congratulating him for finding something to do with his previously-stationary left arm - said it was ok, but not great.
Zimbabwe’s Samantha ended off her insert by promising to rock viewers’ worlds with her version of Marvin Gaye’s Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. Would she convince the judges? TK felt as though the song was too big for her, and that she lost steam as she progressed through it. Angela thought she looked sexy, but she struggled because she moved around so much on stage. Scar – as usual – wasn’t particularly impressed, feeling that she was a singer, rather than an Idol.
With Christine out of the competition and another contestant heading out of the series this week after the results of the public vote are announced, audiences should tune in next week for the third IDOLS Spectacular. Remember that after the show is screened on M-Net on Sunday June 15, Africa has the power to choose who stays in the competition and it’s up to the continent to vote for their favourite.
You can vote via SMS, by calling your contestant’s number (which appears on screen during the show), or online at www.mnetafrica.com/idols. Results are verified by Alexander Forbes. Voting lines close at 10:00 (CAT) on Monday June 16, and the results show will be broadcast on M-Net (DStv Channel 101/2) on Monday night.
IDOLS is headline sponsored by Celtel and produced by WaterFront Television.
The second IDOLS Spectacular gave the Top 9 contestants a chance to shine in front of the continent – and they delivered! The Bomas in Nairobi rocked to the tune of “Songs from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s” in a show screened on M-Net (DStv Channel 101/2) on Sunday June 8.
Host Lebo Mzimbi got the party started with Ammara, who sang the Ike & Tina Turner hit River Deep, Mountain High. TK and Angela agreed that while she has tremendous delivery, her song choices were starting to get monotonous. Scar concurred, declaring “You’re the real deal, but it wouldn’t hurt to test yourself.”
Uganda’s Faycal tackled Love The One You’re With by Stephen Stills next. TK “kinda liked it”, while Angela told him he was a great entertainer – despite not having the strongest voice in the competition this year. Scar told him to keep it simple – “I think there’s more to come from you. Just sing!”
Cynthia was up next, with the Marvin Gaye / Diana Ross tune, You are Everything. TK and Angela agreed that she looked stunning, but that her voice wasn’t matching up to her presence. While Angela felt that she had improved on last week’s performance, Scar told Africa he was wondering what she was still doing in the competition.
Zimbabwe’s Eric tried on the Gladys Knight & The Pips classic Heard It Through The Grapevine next – and showed that the boys may just take over the show! TK said he was a great performer, while Angela wanted him to challenge himself more. Scar positively gushed with praise. “There are two types of singers,” he said. “The first type makes a little money from singing at weddings and pubs. The second type sells CD’s and goes on tour. You’re the second type.”
Trinah put in a stellar performance of Cat Stevens’ The First Cut Is The Deepest. TK took his hat off to her, pointing out her versatility as an example to the other contestants. Angela was in raptures – “Girl you took me to another place and time – you took my heart out. If you carry on like this you’re going to win this competition!” Scar wasn’t convinced though, telling her that she had left her spark behind at last week’s show and issued a warning – “If you don’t watch out, the other contestants are going to walk all over you.”
Ugandan Nicollette was up next, with Roberta Flack’s Killing Me Softly. TK wished she had kept the song simple, while Angela berated her for ‘messing up’ the classic tune, also covered by The Fugees. Scar said that her nerves were better this week, but her singing still had a long way to go.
Adiona’s rendition of Chaka Khan’s I’m Every Woman had the judges pleased with her performance. TK thought it sounded great, while Angela cautioned her about her microphone technique. Scar was impressed, telling her that her growth as an entertainer made him happy to be a part of IDOLS.
Mkhululi was the penultimate performer to take the stage, singing Stevie Wonder’s Superstition. TK was happy to see him gaining confidence, while Angela reckoned he was the most improved performer on the night. Scar – after congratulating him for finding something to do with his previously-stationary left arm - said it was ok, but not great.
Zimbabwe’s Samantha ended off her insert by promising to rock viewers’ worlds with her version of Marvin Gaye’s Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. Would she convince the judges? TK felt as though the song was too big for her, and that she lost steam as she progressed through it. Angela thought she looked sexy, but she struggled because she moved around so much on stage. Scar – as usual – wasn’t particularly impressed, feeling that she was a singer, rather than an Idol.
With Christine out of the competition and another contestant heading out of the series this week after the results of the public vote are announced, audiences should tune in next week for the third IDOLS Spectacular. Remember that after the show is screened on M-Net on Sunday June 15, Africa has the power to choose who stays in the competition and it’s up to the continent to vote for their favourite.
You can vote via SMS, by calling your contestant’s number (which appears on screen during the show), or online at www.mnetafrica.com/idols. Results are verified by Alexander Forbes. Voting lines close at 10:00 (CAT) on Monday June 16, and the results show will be broadcast on M-Net (DStv Channel 101/2) on Monday night.
IDOLS is headline sponsored by Celtel and produced by WaterFront Television.
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