Following a thrilling episode with the theme “Showstopper,” the top 5 competitors have emerged, intensifying the competition to name the next Nigerian Idol. Both judges and viewers were in awe of the contestants’ riveting, jaw-dropping performances on this most recent episode.
Renowned musician Ice Prince, the “Oleku” crooner, made a special guest judge appearance in this show, which gave the panel an additional dose of enthusiasm and knowledge. A group performance of John Legend’s “Preach” opened the event. The choreography was lively and skillfully instructed by famous dance master Dr. Kaffy.
But when host IK Osakioduwa revealed that Stevie would be withdrawing from the competition due to receiving the fewest votes from the previous week, the mood darkened. The intense rivalry and high stakes of Nigerian Idol were highlighted by this poignant moment. Lammy’s energetic performance of Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” kicked off the solo events.
She combined strong vocals and colourful dance routines to make a really captivating performance. Chioma showed off her incredible adaptability by switching up her performance from the previous week’s soulful interpretation of Sinach’s “Way Maker” to a high-energy version of Beyonce’s “Run the World.”
Mira Clear captivated the crowd with her vocal prowess and stage presence as she performed Beyonce’s “End of Time” with genuine emotion. Chima, who is well-known for having a dramatic stage presence, delivered an amazing performance of Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now,” fusing amazing dancing routines with a wonderful vocal performance.
As he brought the evening to a close, Maio performed an impeccable Afrobeat version of Davido’s “Unavailable.” It was praised as the best performance of the evening by judges Omawumi and Ric Hassani, who also commended Maio for his outstanding return.