Nigerian Idol: Contestants Battle For A Spot In Top 12

It has been a hard-won battle to make it to the top thirty
for the Nigerian Idol contestants who have struggled with exhaustion, nerves
and against thousands of other hopefuls also looking for their ticket to fame
and stardom.

On Sunday,10 of the Top 30 contestants selected had to
battle it with stellar and impressive performances for an opportunity to win
the hearts of both the judges and the viewers at home.

Performing songs from international artistes such as;
Rihanna, Pharrell, Tyrese, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Usher Raymond, Sam
Sparrow, Labrinth, Emeli Sandé and Avicii, the first group of 10 had four golden
tickets recipient from the audition phase.

Unfortunately, only three of the acts in the group were able
to impress the judges. When asked to sum up his experience for the day,
Multi-talented entertainer and King of R&B, Darey Art-Alade said, “Evelle,
Daniel Buba and Elvis Jay, were the three contestants that did it for me
tonight.”

“Unfortunately, the judges don’t get to decide which
contestants have to go on to the next stage, only the votes of viewers at home
will determine who goes home or stays back to battle for the most coveted Idol
crown,” he added.

Hosted by On-Air Personality, Ill Rymz; judges for this
season remain, Afrobeat performer; Dede Mabiaku, Multi-talented Entertainer and
King of R&B; Darey Art Alade and International conscious singer; Nneka
Egbuna.

Sponsored by Etisalat and Pepsi, Nigerian Idol is aired on
Saturday and Sunday’s on NTA, STV, HIP TV, CRBC Calabar, DRTV Warri and Various
Startimes Channels.