Self described people's person Nkosi Shange was so adamant about entering Idols twice he declared "
it was a matter of doing it or dying."
He did it, made it out alive and went further than he did in Season 17 where he was eliminated during Theatre Week.
Nkosi was eliminated on Saturday evening (21 October) and wouldn't have stood a chance at the win anyway considering the fact that Cassper Nyovest's
supporting Thabo on the socialz and will be on the show next week and possibly the finale too.
The Top 3 are also going to debut their singles this Saturday and the Top 10 will reunite for a performance in the finale.
Here's a wrap of Saturday's Top 3 performances by Mzansi Magic:
The night was divided into three distinct rounds, each showcasing a different side of the contestants.
In the first round, they partnered with renowned DJs Heavy K and Deep London, delivering explosive performances that had the audience on their feet.
Round two had each contestant revisiting their most memorable song of the season, providing both nostalgia and a chance to demonstrate growth.
The final round was deeply personal, as each contestant took on their idols' songs, paying homage to the artists who inspire them.
Thabo's spectacular night
Thabo's collaboration with DJ Heavy K on Inde was applauded by the judges and his rendition of Stevie Wonder's Signed, Sealed, Delivered in the second round received positive reviews, with Somizi Mhlongo declaring, "It’s signed, it’s sealed and it’s delivered – it’s yours!"
In his final performance, Thabo powerfully performed Hle's You Are, inspiring praise and a bold statement from JR Bogopa, hinting that Thabo might have outdone the original.
Faith's triumphant return
Having competed in Idols SA before, Faith's story is one of resilience.
His first-round performance with Deep London's Piano Ngijabulise was highly rated.
The highlight was his second-round choice of Bhudaza’s Tjontjobina, which Somizi emphasised as a golden genre for him.
In the third round, his rendition of Selaelo Selota’s Thrrr… Phaaa! proved his versatility and keen song choice.
From Princess to Queen
Earning the first spot in the Top 3, Princess dominated the stage from her first performance with Deep London on Hamba Wena, with Thembi Seete even suggesting a name change from Princess to Queen.
The climax was her performance of Rihanna’s Russian Roulette, which saw the judges compliment her impeccable vocals.
Closing the evening, her rendition of Beyoncé's Listen was described as a "smart song choice" by JR, underlining her strength in ballads.