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SA Idols 2022 saw the two finalists, Nozipho Sibiya and Thapelo Molomo, compete with their vocals at the Heartfelt arena in Tshwane. Throughout the emotional season 18, both finalists have delivered outstanding performances. As a result, they became crowd favorites.
Thapelo, a 29-year-old police officer from Limpopo, was crowned Idols SA 2022 season 18 winner and received incredible prizes. This includes a cash prize of slightly more than R1 million.
Here’s the decisive moment:
THAT winning #IdolsSA moment for Thapelo 👑https://t.co/hGVQdYCFg8 pic.twitter.com/29Q5qT0gmE
— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) November 14, 2022
Thapelo’s prize package includes R350,000 in a Standard Bank MyMo account (sponsored by Old Mutual), R300,000 from Spotify, and R350,000 from Mzansi Magic; access to a Standard Bank wealth manager; a Toyota Starlet; a R100,000 fashion voucher from clothing brand Truworths and their live show outfits; R85,000 in musical equipment from Yamaha; and a recording contract with Kalawa Jazmee Records.
After winning, Thapelo tweeted, “All honour and glory to God.” We are officially crowned Idols SA Season 18, 2022 winners. All of this is due to the mighty God we serve. We’ve seen his strength and ability. Thank you for all of your votes and encouragement. I’ve seen your affection.
All honour and glory be unto God 😭😭😭😭. Family, we are officially crowned Idols SA winner of Season 18, 2022. All this is because of the mighty God we serve. We have seen his power and ability. Thank you family for all your votes and support throughout. I have seen your love pic.twitter.com/c81agZKcSN
— Thapelo (@Thapelo_molom) November 13, 2022
The biggest of THANK YOUs from our 2022 #IdolsSA winner, Thapelo! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/HU56BdWOK1
— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) November 13, 2022
Idols SA season 18 overall also experienced an increase in viewership despite earlier conversation of low views. As the competition became tighter, voting increased with the top 5 receiving a record breaking estimate of 14 million votes. Top 3 generated 15 million views and the finals surpassing 18, 5 million views.
Here are what tweeps are saying about Thapelo’s win:
Nozi is genuinely happy for Thapelo#IdolsSA pic.twitter.com/KIrkveaNr8
— nkosana lekotjolo (@nkosanap) November 13, 2022
I'm glad i voted for you from day 1🥳🥳🥳🥂🍾#Thapelo #IdolsSA pic.twitter.com/TSwBb4HPBR
— Ms Maya🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 (@MsMaya2011) November 13, 2022
Minister Cele and the @SAPoliceService family are today wishing #IdolsSA finalist Thapelo Molomo #TeamThapelo well in his quest to take the title. Thapelo serves as an inspiration to police across 🇿🇦 in believing in their talents whilst serving and protecting the nation. pic.twitter.com/s8pMSh1ass
— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) November 13, 2022