Monde's Idols survival tricks
Msutwana's staying power is earning him respect with fellow contestants
Survivor: Monde Msutwana is the perennial comeback kid.
Photo: Bafana Mahlangu
HE'S got a soulful voice like no other on Idols Season 8 that makes him stand out from other contestants.
After surviving three eliminations Monde Msutwana is surprising many as he continues with his Idols journey.
Sherkinah Donnel, the young vocal powerhouse, was eliminated in Top 6 from the show last Tuesday at the Mosaiek Theatre in Fairland. Unlike Msutwana she was seen as the cross-over candidate most likely to reach the Top 3.
Redeeming himself with the U2's anthem, One, and Justin Timberlake's Cry Me A River this week has propelled Msutwana out of the danger zone.
"I found myself in the bottom half on three occasions and it hurt. I owe it to my fans and family for keeping me in contention," he said.
He might not be the most popular contestant, but Msutwana's staying power is fast earning him respect with fellow contestants.
In the past his repertoire of old-school songs, though well-executed, sometimes failed to make a lasting impression on the voting public. He is now emerging as a dark horse en route to causing an upset.
Msutwana notes that being in the music business for the past five years as an employee for Sheer Sound has given him an added advantage.
He still remembers his first audition when he dazzled the judges with Lionel Richie's All Night Long classic to nearly messing up in Sun City's theatre phase.
- mahlanguba@sowetan.co.za
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Bolander
Yes, i loved Monde last night - real difficult at this stage if one must vote - they are all very talented - I dont like the skinny girl though - OTT, hope she goes!Report Abuse
Galfrend
He was awesome last night....but how AMAZING was KHAYA bathong?and how hot is Mellisaa, ? im still voting Simphiwe,dont evn know why im so loyal too him,coz other contestants are better than him..
Khaya is taking it ...its his tittle shame.
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Chichima
Monde did it for me last night,Report Abuse
MmaSeshego
Galfriend, lololol... I've been voting Khaya since voting began... there were some days when i felt Simphiwe was so much better tha Khaya but i kept voting 08 anyway. i think once you pick who you vote for it sticks in your head that they ae the person to vote for.... Monde really redeemed himself. I see Mellissa goig home tomoroReport Abuse
Galfrend
MmaSeShego - Melisa was weak shame. KHAYA is great,but I cant seem to vote for him,lol maybe its because I feel sorry for Simphiwe,will start voting for KHAYA once Simphiwe is out.Report Abuse
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Deepstick-C
Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe! Khaya is over-rated, the real deal is Simphiwe!Report Abuse
1937
Bongani Ndulula of Orlando Pirates can sing. He'll win this show hands-down!!Report Abuse
Lamakeketa
The boy is good, i will always vote for him just hope he win this one, you go MondeReport Abuse
Chichima
I think Simphiwe and Mellisa will be at the bottom 2 this week,I love Khaya but i have a soft spot for Monde.Report Abuse
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