Idols 14: Close-up on the Top 10

Written by TVSA Team from the blog Mzansi Magic on 10 Sep 2018
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The Top 10 contenders for the 14th season of Idols were decided on the show on Sunday evening (9 September) and this is who they are...

Basimane Boys Melato aka King B

Age: 19
Occupation: HR Management student
From: Kagiso, Krugersdorp
My Favourite Song: A Song for You by Donny Hathaway.
My Favourite Food: Anything cooked by me.
My Favourite Style Icon: Nelson Mandela and New York Fashion.
Favourite Colour: Gold or purple (I can't choose between the two).
One thing that brings me luck: My BIBLE.
One interesting fact that may surprise you: I suck my thumb.

Lincoln Lewis

Age: 22
From: Ravensmead, Cape Flats
My Favourite Song: We Never Change by Coldplay.
My Favourite Food: I don't have one.
Favourite Colour: Blue.
One thing that brings me luck: I don't believe in luck. I hate the word actually. That said, the number 3 constantly reminds me of God's presence in my life.
One interesting fact that may surprise you: I am a very loud person.

Mthokozisi Nqcobo

Age: 20
Occupation: Accounting student
From: Umlazi, Durban
My Favourite Song: Mgarimbe - Sister Bettina.
My Favourite Food: I love food, I cannot discriminate against food. I believe we as the world need to understand that food is all we've got.
My Favourite Style Icon: David Tlale.
Favourite Colour: Navy Blue.
One thing that brings me luck: Nothing.
One interesting fact that may surprise you: I'm actually very funny.

Niyaaz Arendse

Age: 22
Occupation: Serial Idols auditionee
From: Ottery, Cape Town
My Favourite Song: Me and Mrs Jones by Billy Joel. I love the message of two people knowing that their being together is wrong, yet they still remain together.
My Favourite Food: That would definitely have to be... anything! I eat anything but what I really like is Lasagne.
My Favourite Style Icon: Rihanna and Zayn Malik. They’re very intricate when it comes to the pieces they wear!
Favourite Colour: Anything neutral.
One thing that brings me luck: There's isn't anything specific. I think it would be my loved ones' belief in me.
One interesting fact that may surprise you: I can do impressions: Cher, Shakira, Duffy, Macy Gray etc. I'm also double-jointed in my fingers, LOL.

Nosipho Silinda

Age: 18
Occupation: Grade 11 student
From: Ladysmith, KZN
My Favourite Song: 'Single Ladies' by Beyoncé.
My Favourite Food: Tripe.
My Favourite Style Icon: Beyoncé and Katy Perry.
Favourite Colour: Blue.
One thing that brings me luck: Prayer.
One interesting fact that may surprise you: I love napping so much to a point that I was given the name Lale by my uncle.

Ntokozo Makhathini

Age: 18
Occupation: On a gap year.
From: Witbank, Gauteng
My Favourite Song: That would be Summertime by Ella. Beautiful song.
My Favourite Food: Anything that tastes good.
My Favourite Style Icon: Lootlove, Bonang or Shekinah. They all bring different flavour to my personality and style.
Favourite Colour: Black! I mean black is safe and goes with any colour.
One thing that brings me luck: The one thing that brings me luck is God. I pray every day in my heart. Sometimes I randomly pray without even realising that I am... so prayer brings me luck.
One interesting fact that may surprise you: The one thing that people would be surprised to know about me is that I talk to myself at the most unexpected times. For example, when we are eating as a family, if I feel that I need to talk to myself, I get up, leave my food and go straight to my mirror and talk to myself for hours. It's not normal, but I enjoy the time I spend alone.

Thando Mngomezulu

Age: 19
Occupation: Media Studies student
From: Joziburg, Gauteng
My Favourite Song: I'll Show You by Justin Bieber.
My Favourite Food: Meat. Hot Wings!
My Favourite Style Icon: Kim Kardashian.
Favourite Colour: Black.
One thing that brings me luck: God.
One interesting fact that may surprise you: I love cartoons.

Thato Makape

Age: 23
Occupation: Barber
From: Postmasburg, Northern Cape
My Favourite Song: U Remind Me by Usher Raymond.
My Favourite Food: Lasagne.
My Favourite Style Icon: Usher Raymond.
Favourite Colour: Black and White.
One thing that brings me luck: Nothing.
One interesting fact that may surprise you: "That I don't drink alcohol or take any substances because of the way I act when I’m on stage or partying."

Yanga Sobetwa

Age: 16
From: Langa, Cape Town
My Favourite Song: Listen by Beyoncé.
My Favourite Food: Stir-Fry spaghetti with chicken strips.
My Favourite Style Icon: Kim Kardashian.
Favourite Colour: Purple.
One thing that brings me luck: Jesus.
One interesting fact that may surprise you: I used to play Rugby in school and I was the only girl amongst all the boys in the team.

Zamagambu Memela aka Xae

Age: 19
From: Pinetown, Durban
My Favourite Song: Don't by Bryson Tiller.
My Favourite Food: Pizza.
My Favourite Style Icon: SZA.
Favourite Colour: Purple.
One thing that brings me luck: I don't really believe in good-luck charms.
One interesting fact that may surprise you: I'm actually a really huge fan of WWE and UFC.

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4 Comments

deziclesthagawd
10 Sep 2018 12:39

I'm so happy for them. But mainly for Niyaaz. I was really rooting hard for him!

Tashi
10 Sep 2018 14:32

Tashi edited on
9/10/2018 2:34 PM

>>Ntokozo: The one thing that people would be surprised to know about me is that I talk to myself at the most unexpected times. For example, when we are eating as a family, if I feel that I need to talk to myself, I get up, leave my food and go straight to my mirror and talk to myself for hours. It's not normal, but I enjoy the time I spend alone. <<

Oookay then... I like how honest she is but maybe it's more information than we need??