Dipo Olowookere
By Dipo Olowookere
On Sunday, August 27, 2017, sponsor of The Voice Nigeria, The Voice Nigeria, in partnership with DStv, hosted a star-studded executive screening of the first Live Show in Lagos after the successful session of the battle rounds.
The live screening, which was anchored by Ozzy Agu, had in attendance season one finalists: Patrick, Cornel, Viveeyan, Chike and Bassey who performed the popular ‘Till the World Hears Your Voice’; bringing back the memory of the first edition.
The night also saw comedic acts from Funny Bone and Akpororo.
The live show kicked off with an electrifying performance by #TeamPatoranking’s KessyDriz. He performed Tina Tuner’s ‘What Love Got to Do With It’ before Afolayan centre stage to perform P-Square’s ‘E No Easy.’
The third performance of the day came from Hightee, who performed Lauryn Hill’s ‘That Thing,’ while the performances were wrapped up by Team Pato’s Voke, who did ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ by Sean Tizzle.
Patoranking saved Hightee, which means KessyDriz, Voke and Afolayan need public votes to remain in the competition.
Chris Rio kicked off the lives for #TeamYemi with his rendition of Shawn Mendes’ ‘Stitches’ and Jahnomso delivered a rendition of Robin S’ ‘Show me Love.’
The third act was Ifeoma with her rendition of Andra Day’s ‘Rise Up,’ while the final act was Bunmi, who performed Yemi Alade’s ‘Want You.’
Coach Yemi Alade chose to save Ifeoma, putting Chris Rio, Jahnomso and Bunmi up for possible eviction.
Leading #TeamWaje was Efezino, who delivered a rendition of Clean Bandit’s ‘Rock A Bye.’
Glowire delivered her rendition of Yemi Alade’s ‘Hello’ while Favour, who was stolen by Waje during the battles performed Tiwa Savage’s ‘All Over.’
Wow performed Kool and The Gang’s ‘Get Down on It.’ After their performances, Waje saved Glowire. This means that Wow, Favour and Efezino need public votes to remain in the competition.
The night ended with performances from #TeamTimi. Bada kicked it off with his rendition of Sean Kingston’s ‘Beautiful Girls.’ Amarachi, who was stolen by Timi from #TeamYemi, performed ‘No’ by Meghan Trainor.
Another talent stolen from #TeamYemi, Wolei delivered his rendition of Brymo’s classic, ‘Ara’ while Precious wrapped up the first live show with Whitney Houston’s ‘I have Nothing.’
At the end, Coach Timi saved Precious. Wolei, Amarachi and Bada are currently up for possible eviction and need public votes to remain on the show.
The show can be followed every Sunday on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Ch151) and Africa Magic Urban (DStv Ch153) by 7pm Nigerian time.
