Berry and Karabo to compete in Idols SA finale

S’22Kile, who was in the top three, was eliminated from the event at the weekend. However, the singer walked away with a record deal courtesy of Kalawa Jazmee Records. Before exiting the show, S’22Kile performed her debut original single, ‘Falling’.

“It has been a lengthy journey for both, one that started long before this year’s competition and tonight, the top two demonstrated one last time that true talent does not remain hidden forever,” Idols SA said in a statement.

Karabo and Berry also performed their first singles, delighting both the judges and the audience. Karabo’s spiritual offering – ‘Hosanna’ – was a hit with judge Randall Abrahams, who said she knocked it out of the park, while guest judge Msaki called Karabo’s voice “anointed”.

Berry wowed the judges with her Zulu single, ‘Ungowami’, with both Unathi Nkayi and Msaki commending her for treating the language with reverence and respect.

The remainder of the show took fans down memory lane, with the top three revisiting songs that they had performed earlier, including their audition songs. Karabo sang ‘Ndidinge’ by Cici, while Berry sang ‘Never Enough’, from the Greatest Showman soundtrack.

Their last performance saw the participants revisit the Showstopper week, with Karabo performing Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ and Berry bowing over Msaki with Christina Aguilera’s ‘Something’s Got A Hold On Me’.

Berry and Karabo will return to the stage next week to revel in their success while thrilling Idols SA fans one last time during the finale, which will also feature surprise performances by some of Mzansi’s biggest artists.

The winner of season 17’s Idols SA will be announced next week.