Nigerian Idol

Malachy Gideon was lauded for going beyond singing – to embodying the sound of ministry. With warm mid-register tones, precise gospel riffs, and a build that stirred the soul, the 24-year-old turned his audition into a full-blown altar call. Hailing from Abia State, the rising star delivered a churchy, anointed, and unforgettable take on the famous gospel hit, leading him to a golden ticket.

To earn his shiny golden ticket, JKenova delivered a vocally polished, emotionally charged rendition of ‘Flying Without Wings’, a timeless classic by Westlife. His smooth tone and clean phrasing carried the melody with ease, while well-placed vibrato and a steady build gave the classic new wings.

Udeme rose to the occasion with her vocals, delivering a wonderful rendition of ‘Rise up’ by Andra Day. Having wowed the judges with impressive displays of both vocal gymnastics and technical restraint, she snatched a golden ticket, securing a spot in the competition’s next phase.

Starting shaky, Purp got terribly close to getting a ‘no’ from one of the judges, but the tides turned in her favour as soon as she pushed her anxiety out of her way, delivering her an awe-inspiring take on ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ by Alicia Keys. Now she is one leg into the race with three nods.

Khristopher trounced stiff competition to make it through the next level with a golden ticket, all thanks to his captivating rendition of ‘Firm Foundation’ by Chandler Moore. The hopeful wowed the judges, earning applause for his impressive vocal technique, which he delivered with a breeze of soul.

Second time proved to be the charm for Mikki, who doubled his victorious streak as one contestant with two platinum tickets under his belt. But where his journey took a sad plunge during his first pursuit of superstardom on Nigerian Idol, the rising star intends to use his new victory to secure the big win. Mikki unleashed a stunning rendition of ‘Goodness of God’ by CeCe Winans.