Who Wears Nigerian Idol Season 7 Crown, Progress or Zadok?

By Dipo Olowookere

On Sunday, May 22, 2022, the Nigerian Idol Season 7 sponsored by Bigi and Binance will come to an end and a winner announced.

Last Sunday, Banty failed to make it to the Top 2 as she was eliminated from the show after securing the least votes, leaving Progress and Zadok to compete for the N100 million prizes promised by the organisers.

This Sunday, the duo will know their fate but they will expect that their performances in the last episode can fetch them the needed votes to clinch the coveted crown.

Last week, the two contestants showcased their musical talent in the songs performed, comprising their favourite, a song selected for them by the judges, and the last with the 121 Selah choir, a musical gospel group, which added colour to the evening performance.

Progress, who was the first to appear on the music stage, thrilled the judges and the audience electrifyingly with his favourite song A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke, which led to a standing ovation, with IK Osakioduwa, the host, stating “that was amazing.” And on what prompted his choice of song, Progress avowed that it is what the society needs at the moment, the change that would make things better for all and sundry.

His second song Joy released by Wizkid, picked for him by one of the judges, D’Banj, was also wonderfully done, with the host saying “that was very nice,” while the third song, Jon Ogah’s Uncle Zuru performed with the 121 Selah choir was fantastic met with applause and a standing ovation.

His rendition of this tune led to a good commendation from Obi Asika, who confessed that “your confidence is impressive, you are already a winner,” while Simi affirmed “your performance is incredible, l want to be like you,” and D’Banj saying “you have done well, keep progressing.”

Zadok, who said he is a preacher of love, did When a man loves a woman by Michael Bolton, with IK Osakioduwa saying “this is what you know how to do best,” and the second act, Michael Bolton’s Soul Provider selected for him by Simi, one of the judges, was a fascinating performance that led to a flower gift from an excited lady fan, cheering him for the grand finale.

His third gig with Timi Dakolo’s Wish me well got Simi excited, saying “that was astonishing, an excellent rendition” while D’Banj stated “you have a proper voice for the song, you are someone whom others would like to watch in a show,” and Asika “I love the way you perform.”

The final episode of the programme will air this weekend on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153, and GOtv Supa channel 6), and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2).