Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini was unmasked as Rainbow on the latest episode of Masked Singer South Africa, which broadcasted on S3 (formerly SABC 3) on Saturday 18 May.
ANDILE DLAMINI UNMASKED AS RAINBOW ON ‘MASKED SINGER SA’
South African soccer player and Banyana Banyana goalkeeper, Andile Dlamini was the latest celebrity to be unmasked on Masked Singer South Africa season two. The famous goalkepper, affectionately known as “sticks” was able to keep her identity a secret until the audience gave host, Mpho Popps the green light to see the face of radiant Rainbow.
While Skhumba and Somizi Mhlongo dribbled on the soccer field, neither of the two distinguished detectives nor their bloodhound colleagues, J’Something and Sithelo Shozi, could reveal Rainbow’s true colours when locking in their final guesses.
Despite mentioning Andile’s “spiritual sister” and mentor, former Banyana Banyana captain Amanda Dlamini, as a possibility, Skhumba settled on Rainbow being muso Toya Delazy. At the same time, Somizi picked our current national team leader, Thembi Kgatlana. However, Sithelo and J’Something’s guesses, Pabi Moloi and Nandi Madida.
This week was a milestone episode for The Masked Singer South Africa season two, as five of the top ten masked celebrities were revealed. In this phase of the competition, there are no more head-to-heads. Instead, the celebrities hiding inside the dazzling costumes all fight on equal terms in their quest to stay anonymous.
So, Rainbow tried to outshine Diamond, Butterfly, Giraffe and Mielie but unfortunately did not make it through. Next week’s showdown will see Gold, Ice Cream, Blue Crane, and Owl battling it out to keep their identity under wraps.
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From the moment Rainbow lit up the stage at the start of the season with a rendition of Sorry by Justin Bieber, this exceptional singer tangled the detective panel’s minds. Rainbow’s second performance of “Rock3t” by Madism and J’Something’s Micasa raised the detetives’ state of confusion even higher. Added to the binary mix, Rainbow’s clue package contained references to food, a home with multiple stars and a supportive mother.
Skhumba also that Rainbow was the most difficult Mask they faced in the history of The Masked Singer South Africa.
In the video filled with clues leading in Rainbow’s electrifying performance of So sick by Neo, the star filmed pumping iron in a gym, shared infomation about being a leader who works well in a team, resulting in being able to work with many of her heroes. Yet, the father of our nation, Nelson Mandela, was – and is – her ultimate hero. Whilst receiving some medals, Rainbow conveyed that she’s regarded as one of the best in her field.
Sithelo ascertained from these hints that Rainbow was a fitness bunny, and Somizi was dead sure they were dealing with an athlete. Still, Somizi couldn’t marry the name that popped up for him at this stage, namely Caster Semenya, with Rainbow’s angelic voice.
Helping the clues detectives out of their misery, Rainbow’s brother – with his face concealed, of course – appeared on screen with more facts about his sibling. He spoke about Rainbow’s competitive nature, preparing obsessively for everything she sets out to do. But what was the significance of the hair dryer in Brother Rainbow’s video?
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In the end, when the studio audience voted for their favourites, Giraffe and Diamond came out tops. The detectives saved Mielie afterwards, leaving Butterfly and Rainbow awaiting their fate.
As Andile dropped her Rainbow mask, Somizi was convinced Andile needs to record music. While J’Something agreed and was blown away by her performance of his song, Rocket. With that, J’Something joined Andile on stage to perform the hit song.
Andile confessed backstage that sharing the spotlight with J’Something was a dream come true, and she even shed some tears of joy.
“I am glad I could have such an amazing journey with this beautiful mask representing my community,” she said.
“It also showed my flipside. Besides my soccer talent, I am also a musician. The show has been an incredible platform to explore and showcase my other talent,” she continued.
On the previous episode of Masked Singer SA, former Springbok Breyton Paulse was unmasked as Monster.
The Masked Singer South Africa Season two, airs on S3 on Saturdays at 18:30. The repeats are aired on SABC 1 on Thursdays at 21:00 and S3 on Fridays at 18:00.
