NIGERIA ROCKS! NIGERIAN IDOL RECORDS BRILLIANT PERFORMANCES AS TOP 5 SING CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN HITS

Nigerian Idol celebrated its best show yet last weekend as its final 5
contestants amazed the audience, judges and viewers with Nigerian hits.
The guest judge for the night was a big surprise as Afro-juju legend Sir.
Shina Peters joined Jeffrey Daniel, Yinka Davies and Charly Boy on the
table. Earlier in the week, Linda Giami exited the show after receiving
the least number of votes.


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especially in music. Nigerian Idol represents the aspiration of teeming
young Nigerians who desire to become the next big thing in music. Nigerian
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Kicking off the show with vigor, Shina Peters performed an exciting medley
of his biggest hits, preparing the audience for the spectacular
performances to follow.

Mercy Chinwo opened the stage with an electrifying rendition of Midnight
Crew's Igwe. Honey on the other hand, finally got a chance to perform with
his guitar as he serenaded the ladies with Tuface's African Queen. Stephen
Onochie better known as the lover boy performed Djnee's Ego in yet another
heart-warming performance that wowed the crowd. Najite was in her element
as her strong vocals complemented her performance of Paul I.K. Dairo's' Mo
So Rire'. However, It was Joe Blue's performance that brought the house
down; ditching his signature pose, he stood on the edges of a huge
traditional drum and delivered a dramatically charged version of
Infinity's Olorioko. The second time out, Honey appeared first with a
performance of Dbanj's 'Fall in Love' which was all his own. Joe Blue,
clearly a crowd favorite, had another go at giving his best to the
audience. Singing Flavour's 'oyi', the audience replied him with hoops and
cheers.  Najite is one of two divas left on the Nigerian Idol stage. Her
second performance of the night was Omawunmi's 'If you ask me', with which
she carried the crowd on a sing along.

Stephen rendered the timeless Nico Mbarga hit; 'Sweet Mother' earning him
a hug from his mother. For the second week running, Mercy Chinwo appeared
to have money on her mind. This time it was P-Square's Chop my money,
which the petite songbird transformed into ' I go chop your money.'
Mercy's song as usual brought the crowd alive in yet another exhilarating
performance that crowned the night.

According to www.nigerianidol.com, another eviction would take place this
weekend when the contestants with the highest votes inch closer towards
the title of Nigerian Idol and a prize haul valued at $100, 000. The next
Idol joins a bevy of internationally acclaimed idol alumni that include
Fantasia, Timi Dakolo and Yeka Onka.

Nigerian Idol is proudly brought to you by Etisalat in association with
Pepsi and Sony. It is supported by Air Nigeria, Kentucky Fried Chicken and
Megalectrics (owners of Beat FM, Classic FM and Naija FM)