The journey to the finale of the Nigerian Idol live show continued with an unexpected eviction as fans had to say a sad goodbye to the lively and energetic Jennifer Igomu.
According to Omawumi, Jennifer was one of the best vocalists on the show, and her eviction served as an eye-opener on the importance for viewers and fans to vote for their favourite contestant to keep them on the show, as the judges no longer have the final say.
Jennifer had one last opportunity to wow the audience, and she did just that with her rendition of Asake’s ‘Lonely at the Top.’
The last episode of the Nigerian Idol saw contestants performing songs from Africa by A-list artists, and delivering outstanding performances.
Gracia opened the show with her rendition of Miriam Makeba’s ‘Pata Pata,’ earning positive comments from the judges. It set the tone for the outstanding performances of the evening.
Gracia’s performance was followed by Maio’s cover of Joeboy’s hit song, ‘Nobody.’ He gave an exceptional performance and perfectly carried the viewers along with his vibe on stage.
After his performance, Ric Hassani praised Maio’s ability to infuse his unique style into any song, while Omawumi highlighted his ability to blend the loved Naija energy into his performances, noting that he is not only a good singer but also knows how to connect with the audience.
Lady Ruth was next as she rocked the stage to deliver a beautiful rendition of Tems’ ‘Try Me.’ The judges noted that her vocals did the song justice.
Bringing his star energy, Lammy performed Wizkid’s hit song, ‘Holla at Your Boy.’ While all the judges lauded Lammy for delivering a concert-like star performance, they reminded him that it was a singing competition and he needed to also ensure that he ‘sings’ more during his performances.
Mira Clear left everyone stunned with her rendition of Chidinma Ekile’s ‘Kedike.’ Mira clearly blew the judges and audience away with her vocals. She also did a good job switching up the song by including a rap which left the judges positively stunned.
Fan favourite, David Garland gave an electrifying performance of Reekado Banks’ ‘Easy.’ His star power showed everyone that he is indeed a powerhouse and definitely one to look out for.
Stevie’s performance of Davido’s ‘Feel’ was so impressive that even the judges were blown away. 9ice humorously remarked that it felt as though Davido himself had taken Stevie’s place in the performance, suggesting that Stevie gave Davido a run for his money. He also praised Stevie for the work he put into both his singing and performance.
Chioma was up next and delivered a stunning rendition of Omawumi’s ‘In the Music.’ As a judge on the show, Omawumi expressed her excitement at seeing a beautiful performance of her song. She later joined Chioma on stage after her performance, and together they delivered a captivating duet, creating a truly beautiful moment.
