Thapelo Molomo : Idols Season 18 winner
After weeks of gruelling competition Thapelo Molomo was crowned the winner of Idols South Africa season 18 on Sunday.
Thapelo Molomo is a 29-year-old walked away as an instant millionaire as well as a record label deal with Kalawa Jazmee.
“I am proud that all that hard work has paid off. Winning Idols means so much to me because I’ve always had a passion for singing and seeing people notice that means the world to me,” said Thapelo
The highly talented versatile vocalist took Idols Season 18 by storm with his flamboyant vocal talent and extravagant performance. His first audition on the new season of Idols18 left viewers and the judges in awe and cemented his star power and relevance.
Molomo who works as a police officer, hails from the village of Dipetsaneng near Mokopane in Limpopo. He joined SAPS in April 2021, and his responsibilities include providing trauma debriefing, counseling and other health and wellness-related services to employees.
Thapelo weathered the grueling pressures of theater week, rose to the occasion and lived up to expectations. He did everything he could to impress the judges and audiences as he fought for a life-changing opportunity.
The eighteenth season of South African Idols premiered on 17 July 2022 on the Mzansi Magic television network under the theme “Singing a Different Tune”.