By Olu Victor
The excitement in the ongoing Etisalat-sponsored Nigeria Idol Season 4 still continues. At the Dream Studio, Lagos, last weekend, the top 6 contestants sang to please all, as they performed celebrated Nigerian songs.
Joining the judges table last was one of Nigeria’s finest artistes, Sheyi Shay, who along with other Nigerian Idol judges increased the exhilaration in the studio. The show recorded excellent performances in two rounds from the contestants; Beebee Bassey, Elvis Jay, Xolani, Eye-D, Antwon and Evelle, the six that emerged after Jesse Jay and Lisa were evicted.
Performing on the first and second round, the six contestants thrilled the audience with different Nigerian Hip Hop songs from Don Jazzy, Dbanj, Tuface, P-Square, Frank Edward, Kcee, Davido, Majek Fashek and Asha. However, the two contestants that got the highest accolades from the judges and the studio audience were Xolani, who performed ‘Send Down the Rain’ by Majek Fashek and Evelle, who was crowned Queen of the night by Dede, after her two performances of Asa’s ‘Be my man’ and Kcee’s ‘Limpopo’
Speaking after the show, Manager, Youth Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Idiare Atimomo said that he was impressed with the progress the show has recorded. According to him, “I am happy with the progress of the show, this has given us another reason why we should continue to support the youth. Nigerian Idol show represents the biggest music platform for young Nigerians who desire to become the next big star in music. At Etisalat we will continue to support Nigeria’s immensely talented youth.”