Berenike Trytsman has been crowned the winner of Idols SA season 17. Trytsman, affectionately known as Berry to adoring fans, has walked away with a R1m cash prize.
Throughout her time in the singing competition, Trytsman managed to capture the hearts of viewers with her soulful voice, but what stood out the most was last week when she wowed regular judge Unathi Nkayi and guest judge Msaki with her isiZulu single, Ungowami. They both commended her for treating the language with reverence and respect.
Performances on the night included Musa Keys ft Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi; Mafikizolo, who performed Mamezala, while Oskido teamed up with Ndoni and Meez to perform Emakhaya.
CONGRATULATIONS BERRY! YOUR #IdolsSA SEASON 17 WINNER 💙🙌! You have worked hard, triumphed over THOUSANDS of video auditionees and came out at the BERRY TOP! Ladies and gentlemen, your Idol, 🍓🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/Il8PeaSx4q
— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) November 21, 2021
Berry
Name: Berenike Trytsman (BERRY)
Date of Birth: 7 May 1990
Hometown: Cape Town
What artistic quality do you love most in yourself? I love cooking, baking and writing songs with my husband.
My favourite South African music icon is… (Tell us why) I admire quite a few – Karen Zoid, Tarryn Lamb and LIRA to name some.
The first thing I’m doing when lockdown is over is… Burning my masks!
If you could have an EPIC collab with any celeb living or late, who would it be and why? Wow, there a so many, but I’d have to say living – Kelly Clarkson and late – Elvis Presley
Which former Idols contestant inspires most? How come? I love Lloyd and Elvis Blue because they are still pursuing their singing after all these years.
Tell us two truths and a lie… “My father passed when I was 17”; “I have been divorced”; “I don’t like Jazz music”