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South Africa crowns first black Idol

October 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Khaya Mthethwa (25) won a nationwide vote against 23-year-old Melissa Allison on Tuesday, ending the dominance of racial minorities since the contest, based on Britain’s Pop Idol, launched in 2002. The gospel-influenced Mthethwa, from Durban, had been the favourite to … read more »

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South Africa may crown first black Idols winner

November 1, 2010 by benim

Lloyd Cele seen to have strong chance of winning Pop Idol-based show with disproportionately white audience. One is 28, a pastor and entertains millions by singing Just the Way You Are. The other is 30, a music teacher and enchants … read more »

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