NIGERIAN IDOL:- Emmanuel bows out

It’s the final eviction show of the competition. The contestants have worked tirelessly to improve themselves week after week for them to be at their best and of course win your votes that will see them through. As we all know, the Top 3 to have made it thus far; Yeka Onka, Emmanuel, Naomi, scaling through the auditions, Top 50 stage and Top 13 all thanks to your support. However, there can only be one winner who will be crowned the first ever Nigerian Idol at the Finale on March 27th, 2011.

The eviction show kicked off with an upbeat performance by Jaywon, one of Nigeria’s rising stars in the music industry, popularly known for his song ‘Gbon gbon’. Just as Jaywon got off the stage, the tension was back on. Anis called on Yeka, Emmanuel and Naomi (in that order) to remind them of their performances and the comments they got from the judges last week. Yinka was first to speak. She predicted Naomi (1st), Emmanuel (2nd), and Yeka Onka (3rd). Jeffery's prediction was Naomi (1st), Yeka Onka (2nd) and Emmanuel (3rd). Audu gave his predictions finally saying Naomi would come in first place because of her consistency, while for Emmanuel and Yeka, 'It’s a struggle for 2nd place'- he couldn't decide.

Remember, the judges have no say on who stays and who goes. Whatever predictions they made did not have any effect on the results.

Anis heightened the tension by announcing the first contestant to escape eviction. Yeka’s name was mentioned and she joyfully walked down to the safe seat. Emmanuel and Naomi were left standing; the lights dimmed and all ears paid attention to hear whose name was to be called. Anis called out Naomi as the second safe contestant, thanks to your votes. So, Emmanuel, the last man standing, is automatically the 2nd runner-up in the competition. Yeka Onka and Naomi are the two finalists that will perform this Sunday for your votes. Who will win the grand prize of 7.5million naira, SONY BMG recording contract alongside other prizes? You alone can decide who wins by your votes. You have constantly kept your Idol in the game and the time to ensure your favourite becomes the Nigerian Idol is now. Don’t stop voting

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