Winner Is Eric!
Meet Zimbabwe's Eric Moyo who last Sunday emerged winner of the Idols East Africa talent contest whose final, held in Nairobi, was watched by fans across the continent on M-Net, DStv.
Eric was in the final with Uganda's Nicollette and both of them showcased dazzling performances.
The Top two each ended their trio of performances with songs written exclusively for them - “Goodbye Baby” for Nicollette and “This Is My Everything” for Eric.
Proving their talent as solo artistes and their ability to command a stage, they were commended on their performances by the judges who wished them both well.
With his career now on the fast-track, Eric will soon begin work on recording his single and his new album.
Apart from his recording contract through SonyBMG, Eric's other prizes include US$80 000 in cash from M-Net and US$25 000 in guaranteed CD sales from Celtel to ensure the newest IDOL's career is launched with a bang!
The Top 10 are also now proud owners of big-screen TV's, high-end phones, DVD players and US$5000 Cash each, courtesy of series headline sponsor Celtel.