Idols SA 2021 (Season 17) Episode 9: Top 16 Group B Performances

The second live show of season 17 took place on Sunday 5 September 2021 in episode 9.

The episode 9 guest judge was non other than the talented Buhle Mda who gave us quotables such as ‘bathong wena’ and then… ‘oksalayo!’. She’s walking, breathing, living content.

Our Group B contestants of the Top 16 were looking and moving like superstars as they opened the evening with a group performance of “My Power” by Beyoncé.

READ: Voting Numbers For Group B Contestants Of Season 17 Top 16

Siya Motloung then wrapped his warm vocal cords around “In Your Eyes” by The Weeknd and it got us all in the feels as our eyes were fixed on him.

Watch Siya’s performance below;

Up next on stage was Zukisa M who generated goosebumps from the Idols SA stage with a beautiful rendition of “Distance” by Yebba, his performance was gentle and hypnotic and we are sure this young man has already changed the the minds of Mzansi.

Watch Zukisa M’s performance below;

Then came Misty who sounded gorgeous on stage as she performed Snoh Aalegra’s soulful “Dying For Your Love”.

Watch Misty’s performance below;

We then witnessed Karabo Mathe cruise through “Stand Up For Something” by Andra Day Ft. Common, she definitely stood up for something and that something was herself.

Watch Karabo’s performance below;

Looking and sounding super-fresh, S’22kile took on Bebe Rexha’s “Meant To Be” in a way that was unique and original.

Watch S’22kile’s performance below;

Monique Erens then went stellar on the Idols SA stage with a heartfelt and dynamic take on Lady Gaga’s “I’ll Never Love Again”.

Watch Monique’s performance below;

Resident Idols SA storyteller, Ithana waltzed through the words on Chloe x Halle’s “Forgive Me” like the natural talent she is.

Watch Ithana’s performance below;

Kevin Maduna then closed the live show in style with a unique spin on Justin Bieber’s “Peaches”.

Watch Kevin’s performance below;

We are hoping that you enjoyed all the performances, if yes, please make use of the comment section below and let us know your favourite performances of the evening.

The next live show will be episode 10 in which this season’s Top 10 contestants will be revealed, and remember that Idols SA Season 17 is broadcast on Sundays at 17:00 on Mzansi Magic Channel 161.