Niikiey Kubheka is a South African singer and digital creator from Vosloorus, Gauteng.
She was a contestant on Idols SA Season 19 in 2023 where she finished in 5th place.
Niikiey is 18 years old.
Wise beyond her years, Niikiey describes herself as a “humble superstar-in-the-making”.
Having been made fun of growing up, she has come to embrace her uniqueness.
She started singing in church aged six, before joining gospel singing groups throughout her youth, eventually branching out into genres such as amapiano.
The Idols South Africa callback came at a perfect time: Niikiey says she wasn’t sure what her next step in life would be. “I thought, ‘this is God pulling through for me’,” she says.
Stage presence is important to her, and she hopes the show’s audience connects with her when she’s performing.
Lebo Sekgobela and Buhlebendalo Mda are the musicians Niikiey most looks up to, while Season 15’s Sneziey Msomi is her favorite former Idols SA contestant.
Niikiey feels that her authenticity and passion for music are what drive her.
She originally wanted to be a therapist or chartered accountant, but she knows she is currently on the right path: “I don’t believe that God gave me this gift to just sit around with it.”
Performances & Song List
Below are all the songs performed by Niikiey on Idols SA Season 19.
| Stage | Song(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Auditions | “Shayizandla” by Naima Kay | Golden Ticket |
| Theatre Week Solo Performance | “Turning Tables” by Adele | Safe |
| Top 12 | – “Make a Way” by Spirit of Praise featuring Mmatema (sung with Mmatema) – “Intliziyo” by Zonke | Safe |
| Top 10 | “Umona” by Nomfundo Moh | Safe |
| Top 9 | “Mmatswale” by Malaika | Safe |
| Top 8 | “Easy” by Commodores | Safe |
| Top 7 | “The Way Kungakhona” by Bongo Maffin | Safe |
| Top 6 | – “Inkanyezi” by Mondli Ngcobo – “Knock You Down” by Keri Hilson featuring Ne-Yo and Kanye West | Safe |
| Top 5 | – “Ngena Noah” with Betusile – “Maradona” by Niniola | Eliminated |
Check Out More Top 12 Contestants Below:
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- Sipho Manana
- Lungelo Motaung
- Neve Arnolds
- Sena Mkhwanazi
- Nkosi
- Thabo Ndlovu
- Faith Nakana
- Lungile Mthethwa
- Princess MacDonald
- Thando Mdluli
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