Cape Town – The Blind Auditions for The Voice SA have reached the halfway mark.
After episode 4 Karen Zoid leads the pack with 9 team members followed by Khan and Lira with 8 members each and Bobby with 7 members.
The latest episode saw three singers stepping up to take their second chance at making it in the music industry.
And everyone was talking about them.
1. Sofaya Nkosi
28-year-old Sofaya Nkosi from Johannesburg nearly was an up and coming singer who gave up on her singing dream. Seven years later her manager found her in a terrible space and then got her back into the love of music.
Sofaya's rendition of Jennifer Hudson's One Night Only had all the coaches turning their chairs.
Not only was her singing a talking point on Twitter but also her interesting hairdo.
Whoooo #Sofaya ??that gave me goosebumps ???????? #TheVoiceSA
— Tlhogi (@skentu14) February 21, 2016
She went with flexirods in her hair but who cares when you can sing like that?
— noella ???? (@Wabbit_Swayer) February 21, 2016
Sofaya's performance #TheVoiceSA https://t.co/mt0umzckBo
Watching #TheVoiceSA & remembering to pick up curlers next time you're at the shops. But no shade, Sofaya = smooth voice & body confident <3
— Marieta Mazz (@_mazz_) February 21, 2016
Great audition by Sofaya ?? #TheVoiceSA
— Nkule (@Jus_Nonnie) February 21, 2016
See the audition here:
2. Francis Bowers
Political Science student, Francis Bowers won a singing contest in Italy and ever since then he's been in search of his next big break.
His dramatic rendition of Adele's, Skyfall had Lira and Kahn turning their chairs.
Twitter was totally feeling Francis.
@VoiceSA #Francis is #22 doing #Skyfall like he'd been singing for years.. omg Well done!!! #TeamKahn @KahnMorbee #TheVoiceSA
— IGAlly.brittain (@ally_brittain) February 21, 2016
Wow what a rich voice Francis has. Cape Town is proud of you bud! Skyfall slay my ?, Adele? #TheVoiceSA pick wisely @Miss_LIRA @KahnMorbee
— Keith Adams (@HSM_Lover) February 21, 2016
Yes Francis yes!! Love that tone #TheVoiceSA
— Sphamandla Mkhize (@MandlaMkhize) February 21, 2016
See his audition here:WOOOOOOOOOOW FRANCIS IS LEGEND #thevoiceSA
— Miz Jay (@jordyn_jor) February 21, 2016
3. Gavin Edwards
37-year old Gavin has been working abroad for the past 14 years. He entered the fast lane when Brian McFadden from Westlife spotted his band at Sun City and flew them over to LA. While Brian was managing them, Gavin and his band met the likes of Tom Jones and Bono and rubbed shoulders with stars such as Russell Crowe. Over time, he unfortunately also became dependent on alcohol. He knew he had to choose between the bottle and music.
His rendition of A Great Big World's Say Something had Lira, Bobby and Karen press the I Want You button.
Twitter was lit after his performance.
Gavin wow!!! Goose bumps on top of Goose bumps. My soul almost leaped out of my body after that performance. That's mad talent #TheVoiceSA
— 333 (@Thokozilemtshal) February 21, 2016
This Gavin brought grit and soul with a made for TV back story to boot , whoaaa!! Great catch Bobby #TheVoiceSA
— Siya ?? Natö (@ablepoker) February 21, 2016
This is why I watch #TheVoiceSA. For people like Gavin. Its always nice to see someone with a talent on platforms like these flourishing.
— [marc] (@MarcXabiso) February 21, 2016
Gavin just brought me to tears. Beautiful voice! #TheVoiceSA @gavinedwards you have my vote dude
— Mpho Motsie-Mabunda (@mphom84) February 21, 2016
See his audition here: