Faith Nakana | Idols South Africa

Faith Nakana is a South African singer from Lebowakgomo, Limpopo.

He was a contestant on Idols SA Season 19 in 2023 where he finished in 3rd place.

He is 26 years old.

Faith is currently based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

The third time’s the charm for Faith when it comes to Idols South Africa: he first auditioned while in high school, before trying again in Season 18, where he made it to the first round of Theatre Week.

This time he had to choose between an overseas job opportunity and the last chance to try for Idols SA – and now he’s in the Top 12. “Making it this far is the best feeling ever. I don’t take it lightly,” he says.

Coming from a musical, pastoral family, he was around 10 years old when Nakana discovered his voice, and he hasn’t stopped stop singing since.

From Sunday choir and playing community functions and weddings, to being in international competitions, he has spent years “growing in music”.

His inspirations range from opera to choral music, while former Idols SA contestants he is inspired by are Season 11’s Lloyiso and Season 14’s Yanga Sobetwa.

When it comes to live performances, audiences can expect Faith to put his heart on the stage. “I’m bringing my A-game. Music, for me, is spiritual,” he says.

Performances & Song List

Below are all the songs performed by Faith on Idols SA Season 19.

Stage	Song(s)	Result
Theatre Week Solo Performance	“Emotional” by Carl Thomas	Safe
Top 12	– “So Will I” by Hillsong UNITED (sung with Yanga) – “Tjontjobina” by Bhudaza	Safe
Top 10	“Imvula” by Murumba Pitch & Omit ST Ft. Russell Zuma & Sipho Magudulela	Safe
Top 9	“Matswale” by Caiphus Semenya	Safe
Top 8	“Penny Lover” by Lionel Richie	Safe
Top 7	“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars	Safe
Top 6	– “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar featuring H.E.R. – “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye	Safe
Top 5	– “Healing Power” with Xolly Mncwango – “In My Maserati” by Olakira	Safe
Top 4	– “Love” by Musiq Soulchild – “Bekezela” by Bekezela	Safe
Top 3	– “Piano Ngijabulise” by Deep London Ft. Nkosazana Daughter, Janda_K1 & Murumba Pitch – “Tjontjobina” by Bhudaza – “Thrrr…Phaaa!” by Selaelo Selota	Eliminated

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