Bigi-Sponsored Nigerian Idol Season 9 Heats Up With Top 10 Contestants

The live shows of Nigerian Idol Season 9, sponsored by Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink brand, commenced with a spectacular display of talent on Sunday, May 27th, 2024. This season, judged by music luminaries Omawumi, 9ice, and Ric Hassani, promises a life-changing grand prize for the winner, and the Top 10 contestants did not disappoint with their exceptional performances.

After intense auditions and a thrilling theatre week that garnered critical fan votes, the Nigerian Idol competition whittled down to nine contestants, with the viewers voting Lammy as the 10th contestant after a tie with Japh Kenti.

The night opened with Chima’s powerful rendition of Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control.” His performance received high praise from the Nigerian Idol judges, with Omawumi calling it “wonderful,” and both Ric Hassani and 9ice echoing her sentiments.

Next, Gracia took the stage with a captivating performance of David Guetta’s “Titanium.” Her unique voice and synergy with the backup singers left the judges and audience in awe. Omawumi described it as “incredible,” while 9ice and Ric Hassani lauded her “wonderful performance.”

Lammy delivered a heartfelt rendition of John Legend’s “All of Me,” which garnered encouragement from the judges. Omawumi advised him to put in more effort for future performances to showcase his full potential.

Stevie surprised everyone with his rendition of “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman. His powerful vocals earned him high praise from Ric Hassani, who said, “I love that rendition, you took us on a journey and landed us safely.”

Lady Ruth followed with an impressive rendition of Beyoncé’s “Drunk in Love,” hitting the high notes flawlessly. 9ice commended her vibrant performance, stating, “Great job. Your performance has us getting drunk tonight.”

David Garland captivated the Nigerian Idol judges and audience with his rendition of Harry Styles’ “Falling.” Omawumi expressed her pride in his act, and 9ice added, “You did well.”

Maio electrified the stage with his energetic performance of Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba.” The Nigeria Idol judges were thoroughly impressed, with 9ice dubbing him “posh Wizkid” and Ric Hassani praising his “versatility.” Omawumi called him a “lovely, 360 performer.”

Jennifer raised the bar with her powerful rendition of Andra Day’s “Rise Up.” Omawumi complimented her, saying, “You’re a vocal bully! You sing from your belly like you can relate to the song,” while Ric Hassani described her as a “combination of Omawumi and Waje in one.”

Mira Clear delivered a powerhouse performance of Sia’s “Unstoppable.” The judges were impressed by her stage presence and encouraged her to maintain her confidence.

Chioma closed the show with a sweet rendition of “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman, earning cheers from the audience. Ric Hassani remarked that this was his favorite performance of the night.

Nigerian Idol Season 9, sponsored by Bigi, airs every Sunday at 7:00 PM on Africa Magic Family GOtv (channel 2), Africa Magic Showcase  DSTV (channel 151), and Africa Magic Family DSTV (channel 154). Fans can look forward to more exciting performances and Bigi experiences as the competition heats up.