{"id":66103,"date":"2022-03-02T20:50:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T18:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savannanews.com\/?p=66103"},"modified":"2022-03-03T13:03:37","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T11:03:37","slug":"in-pictures-famous-singers-who-were-discovered-on-idols-sa-where-are-they-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savannanews.com\/in-pictures-famous-singers-who-were-discovered-on-idols-sa-where-are-they-now\/","title":{"rendered":"In Pictures: Famous singers who were discovered on Idols SA, where are they now?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Idols SA is one of the biggest reality shows in South Africa, and it has a massive following. The show made its debut twenty years ago, and it aims to discover singing talents in South Africa. However, many famous singers today were discovered on Idols SA, and they are making waves in the music industry today.<\/p>\n

Qwabe Twins<\/h4>\n

First on our list is the Qwabe twins<\/a> (Viggy and Virginia Qwabe). They become famous for their mouthwatering performances on Idols SA season 15. Since their first performance on Idols, fans were confident they would win the show because of their signature voices. However, things took an unexpected turn when Virginia was eliminated. Viggy left the show twenty-four hours later due to bullying and rigging allegations.<\/p>\n

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Q twins: Image source @Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite the Qwabe twins not making it to the finals, they got signed by Afrotainment Records owned by DJ Tira. Ever since they started working with DJ Tira,<\/a> the Qwabe twins have been releasing hit songs after hits. Their career is at its peak, and the Q twins won two local music awards.<\/p>\n

Mmatema Moremi<\/h4>\n
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Moremi Mmatema: Image source @Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mmatema will always be the best contestant Idols SA could ever have. She won the heart of Mzansi with her powerful vocals on season 11 of Idols. She made it to the top two losing the show to Karabo. However, that was not the end of her career; Universal Music South Africa signed Mmatema. She soon left the label to start a career in gospel music under Mmatema Moremi’s media productions. As of 2022, the gospel singer is making waves in the gospel music industry, making her one of the best gospel musicians.<\/p>\n

Famous singers who were discovered at Idols SA<\/h2>\n

Khaya Mthethwa<\/h4>\n
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Mthethwa Khaya: Image source @Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Khaya Mthethwa was an Idols contestant on its season, he made headlines in 2012 when he won the show, which was the beginning of his career. After his victory on Idols, Khaya became a solo gospel singer. He has held three awards from the Gospel Music Awards throughout his career. He is currently one of the best gospel musicians in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Zama Khumalo<\/h4>\n
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Zama Khumalo: Image source @Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

She is one of the most potent contestants Idols has ever had. Zama was Mzansi’s favourite contestant of season 16, and fans were sure she would win. Just like they have guessed, Zama was the winner of Idols season 16. Six months after her victory, Zama signed a record deal with Kalawa Jazmee. She recently released her single Ndizobizwa, which has reached over a million views.<\/p>\n

Paxton Fielies<\/h4>\n
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Fielies: Image source @Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Paxton is a South African singer, songwriter and philanthropist. She rose to fame in 2017 after winning the 13th season of Idols South Africa. However, she is the youngest South African female to win the title. Paxton is among the famous singers that were discovered on Idols SA.<\/p>\n

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