Elijah and Draei bow out of the Coca-Cola Rated Next competition

By Caroline Ariba

If it were up to the fans that turned up at the Ndere Center Auditorium, Elijah Kisakye and Issa Bwango aka Draei would still be in the Coca-Cola rated next, sing it, competition.

These screamed in protest when the two names were called out by the stunningly dressed Malaika Nnyanzi.

 "No way, no way!" a lady cried out. Sadly, Draei and Elijah had to go but promised never to live music and were encouraged by Siima to do just that.

That said, the two could soon be joined by either, Perez Abirimana, Bomani Nkwaya or Doreen Mbabazi whose performances the judges found wanting.

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The Judges: Siima, Ken Daniels and Esther Nabaasa

Whilst Perez was judged for his awkward dance moves, Doreen was accused of dancing a little much and forgetting that singing too counted.

Bomani however, was told to simply kick off her shoes and relax.

It was Sherina Nabukera's take on Angela Kalule's Akamuli, which had Judges Ken Daniels Kayongo aka Ken Daniels and Esther Nabaasa gushing.

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The audience applaud their favourite contestants
 

"I would put you in a plane right now and take you to Atlanta and you would kill any American there; you are gonna be a star," Ken Daniels cried out.

"If I could get up without falling and give you a standing ovation, I would!" Nabaasa said.

Siima chose words of advice instead; "All I can say is that; I hope you stay humble."

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Sherina Nabukera  sings  Angela Kalule's Akamuli
 

No doubt, Joel Kisakye, Usher Nakitto, Tracy Birungi and Prudence Nanyanzi were equally impressive, no wonder their names did not make to the probation shortlist.

For those that do not know; Coca-Cola rated next is a partnership between Urban TV and Coca-Cola.

Malaika presents the remaining contestants
 

The show, a singing completion whose winner bags sh50m, a one year recording deal and ipad, is now showing on both Urban and Bukedde TVs.

 Do not miss the live shows every Sunday airing on both Televisions.

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