Glo X Factor - The Weekend (23-25th Aug. 2013)

We have so much going on that we are going to keep this short, as short as we can.

The Glo weekend started with Evictions on Friday. Ankara Boi and Symphony were the bottom two and had to battle it out. Watching this show on Friday was amazing as we saw Symphony give their best performance on the Glo X Factor stage. With smiles and delight, they harmonised their way into our hearts singing for a second time Aerosmith's "Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" from the movie Armageddon.

Ankara Boi on the other hand, came out with a defeated, deflated attitude which was not lost not on all of us watching the show. Needless to say, when it came down to the judges and MI had to be the deciding Judge (yet again), he gave it to Symphony. We agree with MI because a set back like that isn't a reason to give up!. He should have fought and given a command performance to earn his place and remain in the show... Ankara Boi, we wish you all the best; if its any consolation, we loved your rendition of Frank Sinatra's "My Way".

Saturday Gala show night was the big bang era. Starting was Princess Pat with S.B's "Diamonds are Forever". She put up a fair performance and was a good start for the night but heck no, we hated her outfit.

Next was our Girl DJ Switch singing "Rehab". Now because she is so awesomley awesome, MI had to bring two of his friends to come watch her perform (you see, we aint just hyping the girl for nothing). And of course she delivered, her starting was technically professional. This young lady is just a performer lol. Aunty Onyeka wanted to pour sand sand in her garri but MI finished the matter. We wonder how someone watching that performance would ask if she is worth taking round the world or if she is an X Factor. Kai aunty O, we love you but no dey bad mouth DJ Switch for nothing. Important to report is that MI stated that there are people who are currently earning Millions in Nigeria who should come sit down and learn how to perform from her (DJ Switch), yes we agree too. She was the only one who involved the crowd in her performance and Reggie appreciated it and commended her for it.

Up Next was Symphony, they started well but their harmony was off... at lease they had better outfits that night than they have had all through the show.

Next was Eshun, singing Big Spender and she did well. 

Pheel went next, he sang Delina, he also did it well. 

Vicky closed the show singing another song by S.B and she was phenomenal. Now while we enjoyed her performance and voice, we felt it was a safe bet for her. She can sing anything with high notes so what's the challenge in it! Also, her performances are poor. She stays in one spot and sings, what's the fun in that. We can as well play a record instead of paying to seeing her sing. Someone should teach them that this is show business, sometimes the voice is not enough. Nonetheless, she played with some of her notes and boy did we enjoy that.

Our Verdict: Based on Voice Performance Vicky owned the Night. Based on a full package performance (dance, voice, stage usage, audience connection, outfit, smile, confidence, sassyness) DJ Switch ruled and owned the night.

This week, they were gifted a master's class with the African Kings of "the new wave of music" - PSquare. We are jealous, we are happy for them and we do hope they let the words PSquare spoke to them germinate and produce fruits. If artistes like PSquare can tell you that it is hard out there, I wonder why anyone would wanna not fight hard to win a spot (reference back to Ankara Boi).

We are looking forward to this weekend with Glo and also to the beginning of September when MDA (Maltina Dance All) Season 7 starts.

We can't end this without mentioning Toolz. Two words: Delectable and Delightful.

Cheers people.