The exciting show was also a tense moment
for Precious and Joel who were evicted from the journey of the Idol Crown but
opened another competitive week for other contenders left for a slot in next
week’s rendition.
Excitingly, the show created much
excitement, disquiet, and entertainment as the other10 contestants took turns
to impress the judges, comprising Obi Asika, Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known by
his stage name D’banj, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko popularly known as Simi, and
the audience.
Progress initiated theatrical feelings for
the night when he performed Wizkid’s lyrics “Joy”. The highlight of his
rendition was his amazing jig and sonorous version of the song which caught the
admiration of the judges and kept them thrilled to the end.
Faith, who was ecstatic with smiles, won
the heart of many with her outstanding performance of Lagbaja’s “Always on my
Mind”, with a standing ovation from the judges, which marked her inimitability
among others.
Similarly, Itohan, also known as the
“Baby-dragon” with her melodious voice pierced through the heart of many with the
creative style applied in the delivery of her rendition “If You Ask Me”, by
Omawunmi.
Amazingly, Debby brought in some excitement
into the night when she resurrected Branda Fassie in her performance of “Vuli
Ndlela”, while David Operah added colour to the evening gig with his wonderful
act of 9ice’s “Street Credibility”, leaving the judges amazed with his vocal
talent.
Characteristically, the Bigi brand of
carbonated soft drink will continue to rejuvenate contestants to the end of the
popular music reality show till it climaxes with a winner who will clinch
N100,000,000 (One Hundred Million Naira) worth of prizes, including a recording
deal from a label, a brand-new Sports Utility Vehicle [SUV], cash prizes, and
other exciting gifts.
Fascinatingly, the secrets of the 13 Bigi
variants mics at the Bigi Media Lounge of the Nigerian Idol show has been
revealed by Rite Foods’ Brand Manager, Boluwatife Adedugbe, who stated that
they depict the brand’s involvement and investment in musical talents and
discovery which starts from the ownership of the mic leading to the soothing of
the throat with the premium products.
According to her, “the connection between
the 13 Bigi variants at the mics at the Bigi Media Lounge and the musical
talents is very strong, as the singers guzzle their favorite Bigi, their throat
is soothed and refreshed for it to let out the natural gift of voice for great
performances. So, as Bigi goes down the throat, the voice let out the song and
our consumers continue to enjoy the great products and great performance from
the musical talents”.
Powered by the Bigi brand that has set the
pace in the beverage industry, Nigerian Idol Season 7 is aired on Africa Magic
Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153 and GOtv Supa
channel 6), and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2).