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X Factor SA: Top 3 set for the finale

Written by TVSA Team from the blog SABC1 on 07 Dec 2014
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ELIEZER, FOUR AND IZIQHAZA are set to shine at the FINALE

It’s official - either Eliezer, FOUR or Iziqhaza will become South Africa’s next singing sensation, following a hard-fought semi-final gala show in which Wandaboy became the latest X Factor South Africa act to be eliminated.

The much-anticipated moment of truth will arrive this coming Saturday, 13 December 2014 on SABC1, when the top three will slug it out in song to determine who will be South Africa’s first-ever X Factor winner.

The three finalists will have to muster every single ounce of talent, charisma, guts and sheer will to prove to the public that they possess that rare X factor which could propel them to pop superstardom. That’s right – this time, the judges will have no say in who stays, goes or triumphs. It’s entirely up to South Africans to vote for their first X Factor winner.

Heading into the semi-final round on Saturday night were Oskido’s acts Iziqhaza and Four and Zonke’s solo singers Eliezer and Wandaboy. This was after Bubbles, Arno Carstens’ sole remaining contestant in the competition, was given her marching orders last week.

It was a bittersweet occasion, tempered by the tragic and sudden death of singer Lulu Dikana, Zonke’s sister, earlier in the week. A grieving Zonke was replaced as a judge for the semi-final round by fellow musician Toya Delazy (who also performed during the results show).

Coming a year after the death of Nelson Mandela, the four remaining acts also prepared a special rendition of Johnny Clegg’s Asimbonanga in celebration of Tata Madiba - a spine-tingling performance that left barely a dry eye in the house.

Perhaps aptly, the theme for the night’s performances was “love and heartbreak”. As host Andile Ncube pointed out, there has been a lot of love for all the contestants but yet another aspiring singer or group’s heart was destined to be broken as their X Factor SA journey came to an end.

Having survived last week’s sing-off, the duo of Iziqhaza gave their all to the track Susan by The Soil. Singing Chris Brown’s Don’t Judge Me was Wandaboy – who had never been in the bottom two up until that point. Eliezer took on the beautiful Pray for Me by Anthony Hamilton, after which David, Steven and Jethro from Four poured heart and soul into Stay With Me by Sam Smith.

A popular segment of the programme - collaborations - saw Four teaming up with Iziqhaza (dubed “Foqhaza”) to sing George Michael’s funky anthem Faith. This was followed by the two over-24s, Eliezer and Wandaboy (aka “Elianda”), merging their vocal magnetism on Hurt You by Toni Braxton and Babyface.

After tugging on the heartstrings, it was time to get down to business. Viewers voted and placed Iziqhaza and Wandaboy in the bottom two, leading to a high-pressure sing-off. The judges then made the agonising decision to send Wandaboy home.

Viewers can look forward to a bumper finale show next Saturday, 13 December 2014 at 18:00 on SABC1, with the results show at 19:30. It will include special peformances by multiple Grammy Award winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the hot summer anthem Koze Kuse by DJ Merlon and Mondli. And of course, the big moment - the crowning of the X Factor South Africa's very first winner.

Don’t forget to SMS through your votes to 33121 (SMSes charged at R1.50) - their fate is entirely in your hands!

Shows in this post: The X Factor South Africa

Channels in this post: SABC1



1 Comment

Nunumsi
08 Dec 2014 10:13

I was happy Iziqhaza made it to the finals but I wish FOUR all the best those boys can sing & perform any, I mean any song. 


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