Lungile Mthethwa is a South African singer and medical student from Benoni, Gauteng.
She was a contestant on Idols SA Season 19 in 2023 where she reached the Top 12 and finished in 10th place.
She is 24 years old.
Lungile is currently living in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Having made it to the Top 29 in Idols SA Season 13, Lungile returned to Idols South Africa “to prove to myself that I can do this”.
This time around, she says she’s choosing to thrive in the pressure rather than wilt beneath it.
Coming from a singing family, she first performed aged seven at church.
She spent years in the choir and performed at events such as beauty pageants and weddings, before starting a YouTube channel where she sang covers. But music was always a side focus for her – until now.
Self-described as bubbly and confident, Lungile says audiences can expect her best self. “Music brings out who I am completely, more than anything else. When I’m on stage I feel the most alive. I hope to inspire.”
Season 11’s Lloyiso is the former contestant she looks up to, and musically she is inspired by Adele.
What does Lungile hope to achieve on Idols SA? “That the destined opportunities see me. That whatever is meant for me finds me.”
If she were to win Idols SA Season 19, Lungile would splurge on a very expensive designer bag for her mother.
Performances & Song List
Below are all the songs performed by Lungile on Idols SA Season 19.
| Stage | Song(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Week Solo Performance | “Love” by Keyshia Cole | Safe |
| Top 12 | – “Not Yet Uhuru” by Letta Mbulu (sung with Yanga) – “Intliziyo” by Lloyiso featuring Langa Mavuso | Safe |
| Top 10 | “Mina Nawe” by Soa mattrix, Mashudu featuring Emotionz DJ & Happy Jazzman | Eliminated |
Check Out More Top 12 Contestants Below:
- Envic Booysen
- Sipho Manana
- Lungelo Motaung
- Neve Arnolds
- Sena Mkhwanazi
- Nkosi
- Thabo Ndlovu
- Faith Nakana
- Niikiey Kubheka
- Princess MacDonald
- Thando Mdluli
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