Twenty-two-year-old Cooper Pabi showed Mzansi flames with her live performance at Idols SA. Pabi’s performance was energetic and classic; she was singing at the same time shaking her body, making her audience acknowledge her stage presence. She rocked the stage like she was born for it leaving Idols SA viewers craving more.
Idols SA judges were also vibing to her fantastic performance, with Somizi dancing along as she was perfoming. Cooper’s performance proved that she is the next big thing in Mzansi, following in the footsteps of iconic star Makhadzi.
Cooper Pabi slayed in a blue outfit glorified with white sneakers, and she mopped the floor with her energetic staging. Idols SA audiences gave her a standing offering as she departed from the stage.
Watch Copper Pabi performing live on Idols SA.
Meet the Top 8 Idols SA season 18 finalists
Idols SA season 18 has been capped with drama, with its contestants bringing positive vibes on stage. On the latest episode of the talent search show, the top 8 finalists were announced.
It was heartbreaking as Tesmin-Robin exited the show after she failed to secure enough votes from Mzansi to push her into the top 8.
Here are the Idols SA top 8 finalists
Nozi
Ceejay
Zee
Kabelo
Ty Loner
Thapelo
Mpilwehle
Noxolo
In the recent episode of Idols SA, all eight contestants delivered their best performance, and the competition is becoming more challenging.
After airing the latest episode, Idols SA viewers took to Twitter to analyse which contestant performed well for the night. The debate was challenging to settle as every competitor is working hard and ensuring they give it their best.
Nozi
Nozi
Idols SA star Nozi: Image source @Instagram
The star delivered an excellent performance of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack. All the judges were stunned by her staging, and Somizi mentioned that:
You cant undo what u just did to that song. That delivery is what stars are made of
Ceejay
Ceejay
Idols SA star Ceejay: Image source @Instagram
Ceejay staged ‘Mas’thokoze’ by Mafikizolo, and his performance did not Somizi and JR Bogopa, who thought it was his worst performance. However, to Thembi Seete, the performance was ‘WOOW’.
Zee
Zee
Idols SA star Zee: Image source @Instagram
Zee ushered the magic to the UB40 song l can’t help falling in love with you. Her performance amazed the judges and the audience, and they applauded her for delivering such an outstanding performance.
Kabelo
Idols star Kabelo
Idols star Kabelo: Image source @Instagram
The star executed his own rendition of Here and Now by Luther Vandross. The judges were not moved by his live performance, and they hope there is room for improvement.
Ty Loner
Ty Loner
Idols SA star Ty Loner: Image source @Instagram
As usual, Ty Loner did not disappoint her fans. He performed Can you stand the rain by New Edition. His execution was phenomenal, and the judges were impressed by how he has been growing ever since he joined Idols SA.
Thapelo
Thapelo
Thapelo: Image source @Instagram
He wowed the audiences with his live staging of Let it be by the Beatles. Thapelo is one of the most loved contestants on Idols SA.
Mpilwenhle
Mpilwenhle
Idols star Mpilwenhle: Image source @Instagram
She delivered her rendition of Hero by Mariah Cary and perfectly killed the song.
Noxolo
Idols star Noxolo
Idols SA star Noxolo: Image source @Idols
Last to perform was Noxolo, and she did wonders on the song Miss you like crazy by Natalie Cole.
However, you, Mzansi, decide which contestants you want to see next Sunday. The voting lines are open.