Nigerian Idol season 8: New record set with 94 golden tickets in the first two days
It was another exciting day at the Nigerian Idol auditions, as day three brought even more talented singers to the stage. In just 48 hours (airing on TV for 2 weeks), the eighth season of Nigerian Idol has already awarded an impressive 94 Golden Tickets, setting a new record for the most tickets awarded in the history of the show. . With such a large number of talented candidates, it's safe to say that the competition this season will be fierce.
The auditions started with DG Tycoon, a student with a passion for fashion. However, her singing performance failed to impress the judges, especially Simi, who gave her a blunt "NO". Reigneth, meanwhile, wowed the judges with her rendition of Andra Day's "Rise Up" and received a resounding "yes" from all three judges.
Sapphire Whinnas also wowed the judges with her rendition of Michael Buble's "Feeling Good," which earned her a golden ticket. However, not all applicants were so lucky, as a few received rejection due to poor singing ability.
Akinwande, TV producer, writer and guitarist, wowed the judges with his self-penned song, receiving a triple YES from all three judges. Paul Bielonwu, who played saxophone and attempted to sing "Iyawo Mi" by Timi Dakolo, received a unanimous NO from the judges.
There was also 16-year-old Shemilore Eniola Tabitha, who wowed the judges with her stunning rendition of Adele's "Love in the Dark," earning her a golden ticket and a chance to compete in theater week alongside 136 other talented contestants. . Among them are Goodness, Soultunes, Amaka and Yella, and earn their place at the next level of competition.
Drama week proved to be even more challenging as contestants were given 12 songs to choose from and had to quickly learn and perform in front of the judges. The pressure was high and many cracked under it, and only a few managed to advance to the next round.
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Despite the challenges, the talent this season was undeniable and celebrations were in order as some contestants qualified for the next round. However, with so many returning home, the disappointments were hard to digest.
Viewers are in for a treat next week as the show features a new segment that promises to be thrilling. The next episode will feature duets from the contestants, and viewers can expect to be entertained by the amazing collaborations. This week's performances have been inspiring, and what's to come promises to be even better. So stay tuned for an unforgettable experience. One thing is certain: the competition is fierce and only the best will rise to the top.
It was another exciting day at the Nigerian Idol auditions, as day three brought even more talented singers to the stage. In just 48 hours (airing on TV for 2 weeks), the eighth season of Nigerian Idol has already awarded an impressive 94 Golden Tickets, setting a new record for the most tickets awarded in the history of the show. . With such a large number of talented candidates, it's safe to say that the competition this season will be fierce.
The auditions started with DG Tycoon, a student with a passion for fashion. However, her singing performance failed to impress the judges, especially Simi, who gave her a blunt "NO". Reigneth, meanwhile, wowed the judges with her rendition of Andra Day's "Rise Up" and received a resounding "yes" from all three judges.
Sapphire Whinnas also wowed the judges with her rendition of Michael Buble's "Feeling Good," which earned her a golden ticket. However, not all applicants were so lucky, as a few received rejection due to poor singing ability.
Akinwande, TV producer, writer and guitarist, wowed the judges with his self-penned song, receiving a triple YES from all three judges. Paul Bielonwu, who played saxophone and attempted to sing "Iyawo Mi" by Timi Dakolo, received a unanimous NO from the judges.
There was also 16-year-old Shemilore Eniola Tabitha, who wowed the judges with her stunning rendition of Adele's "Love in the Dark," earning her a golden ticket and a chance to compete in theater week alongside 136 other talented contestants. . Among them are Goodness, Soultunes, Amaka and Yella, and earn their place at the next level of competition.
Drama week proved to be even more challenging as contestants were given 12 songs to choose from and had to quickly learn and perform in front of the judges. The pressure was high and many cracked under it, and only a few managed to advance to the next round.
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Despite the challenges, the talent this season was undeniable and celebrations were in order as some contestants qualified for the next round. However, with so many returning home, the disappointments were hard to digest.
Viewers are in for a treat next week as the show features a new segment that promises to be thrilling. The next episode will feature duets from the contestants, and viewers can expect to be entertained by the amazing collaborations. This week's performances have been inspiring, and what's to come promises to be even better. So stay tuned for an unforgettable experience. One thing is certain: the competition is fierce and only the best will rise to the top.
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