The Icon Zambia | S1 | E1: Igniting Musical Brilliance 

We love you Keziah and Peniel❤❤ don't listen to the judges... You have a great voice don't stop singing

Lets vote here to disqualify those judges from the next round

Come on Zambia, we are watching but the judges are disappointing. Love from 🇿🇦

There’s no need for the unnecessary rudeness from Kazadi. Let’s not make the people feel inferior

Get a judge thats an actual rapper in Zambia to be able to judge the rappers correctly. You should’ve gotten Macky 2 or something

Keziah. If you see this comment, this us a yes from me. Forget ba dresscode and 22years. You're a star

Keziah nailed it..That's talent right there

Please u should pick cleo and mag 44 to be the judges or macky 2

Keziah got NO NO NO and the guy sang don't go away got two yes you must be joking 😀😀😀

The icon Zambia has to advertise the position of judges because I'm not impressed by the judges...they should unveil the talent in the rawness

Kazadi ull never be Simon from AGT so stop the sarcasm.ba kidist naimwe mind how you comment these are human beings with feelings too.i love how mr Ballard and mr mwewa are handling things,with maturity and sense of humor.

I just want to know the criteria used for picking these judges coz they clearly don’t understand music except for Ballad Zulu atleast.

Keziar has an angelic voice❤ this just broke my heart... why judge someone by the looks?

The judges need to ton it down a bit. Kazadi is demarketing himself and the show. The judges lack approachability, feel unrelatable to their audience. A free tip as you judge the contestants, the audience is judging you, your energy, your empathy, your music knowledge. A positive the guy interviewing the contestants is doing a stellar job. He gets my vote. Ballad Zulu gets my vote. Kidist and kazadi unfortunately it's a no for now, if you follow the advice there's hope for you next time. Otherwise looking forward to the next episode.

Kidist should relax it's not about how one looks it's about what they're able to bring out....we all come from different walks of life....she was there to judge her voice not her outfit 🙄😒

The judges have to acknowledge the fact that it takes alot of courage to participate on a show like this. A good number of these contestants did not perform well not necessarily due to lack of talent but external pressure and nerves played a role. On that note, I feel the judges need to be judicious With their choice of words, lest they injure these young contestants' esteem. There Young People guyz come on! We know they (judges) also want to shine in the eyes of the audience, but theres no need to be harsh! Take It Easy!!😅

Am not impressed with how they judged pineal😐

Justice for Penel guys😓

Peniel is very good!!!

Peniel was really good😢 awe

That girl took her talent there😑😑noti ifyo ati "tausakwile imishishi"

Let's put pipo who have actually done music and understand music

The fact that the guy who sang don't go away got two yes's and the girl who sang mr jailer got denied didn't add to me

So the first guy gets through while peniel gets denied the opportunity to get to the next round. Unfair world

Some body to explain why the first guy made it to the second round... And KEZIAH got rejected 😮😮😮

The duo in red and black who grew up in ngombe should not listen to the judges they are good has a duo

The girl you judged that she wasn't dressed well actually she's got a very good voice. Otherwise am not pleased the way kidst is judging 😡

This show will go no where!

Am sorry but David is quite arrogant..Seems he is the only one in charge. The rudeness on this show is unprofessional and honestly insane. 🚮🚮

I feel like the girl with the baby had a chance,but the don't go away guy got 2 yes's not just that girl but watching this episode made me get more disappointed cz the judges keep interrupting the singers very unprofessional

Both the rapper and singer were dope! Didn’t have to split them.

Keziah please don't stop singing.. you have a nice voice girl

Judging someone based on their hair and shoes smh . 😢

Honestly that girl was good...how can kidist judge someone based on her hair not talent? You need to tone down Kazadi what ever they call you..have humility in your commentary, don't try so hard to copy Simon Cowell

Penile was good❤

Right contenders,Wrong judges 😂😂🥲🤦🏽‍♀️

Peniel You have a great voice

Ballad Zulu you do better judging than those 2

Keziah you are a star and for coming with a child good job mama ❤forget these bullies of judges

I think Kazadi knows it all!🤣🤣 Even if a well-established artist were brought in as a judge, I'm certain Kazadi would end up arguing with them, just like he does with Kidst. It almost feels like the competition is more about a judge's ego than the actual singers. As a former music producer and composer, I believe only Ballard has a good ear for music and notes. But it seems no one can challenge the Boss. Yabaaa🤣🤣🤣🤣 The hardest person to convince is someone who believes they are always right and know more than others. Regarding the competition, I firmly believe Peniel (20:26) is far too talented for this small contest.

Get Slap Dee on this for a more holistic review on rap talent

Am here for Mr mwewa

Stupid people deserve nothing but disrespect Man I don't understand why bro is being rude or a wannabe Simon Cowell whoever choose the judges must have been on drugs for real #musula shenu

I think the laughing part from the judges while the singer is singing looks unprofessional please work on that in the next round

Songs have picks and lows allow the contestants to finish their songs so that you can actually judge properly after listening the entire song.

You guys don't know what you are looking for, pineal was really on point his music is really good.

When does dress code matter when it’s a music Audition some people can’t afford those clothes that you want to judge 183 with

That peniel guy was way better than the first contestant I think the second time he was judged based on David's ego because at first he said no and he didn't want to Change his mind otherwise that guy is talented

I feel they need to get another judge with a music back ground like mr Zulu , I didn’t know kazadi can be this rude damn

It's the first time i'm commenting on a RU-vid video in years and I'm still finishing the episode. But nah Kazadi and Kiddist you guys need to be called out on how you did Keziah. If this show is about talent then let it be about talent, the last judge was right, she hit all the right notes and she is very talented, it doesn't matter how she dressed or whatever. Y'all missed the mark on that one. Let's rate based off talent, thats a more fair way of doing this. So many people may not be privileged or able to do the aesthetics in Zambia and y'all should understand that local dynamic. I don't think I'm the only one feeling like this.

Me trying to understand how the first guy went through 😂💀💀

I don’t know why kazandi is trying to be like samuel for no reason or rather wanna get a fame through this . Be a judge not a bully

The problem with talent competition shows in zambia is that the try to imitate others create something will really help people .

Ballad is a qualified judge he knows music well those 2 are learning

“You’re being an ass, David.”😭 31:02

Artist was rhyming, stars mars, scars and bars are rhyming words what am i watching. That guy will make it despite the show.

I almost flipped when I saw Tasha 😮😅 been following her for a while, honestly Kazad didn't know what he was talking about

This kazadi guy thinks his Simon Cowell 😂,

Kenzie did the most than even the guy don't go

To the judges, stop talking while contestants are singing....its distracting

There's everything wrong about the two judges Kazadi n Kidist. Ballad is the only true professional judge.

I don't know why 31:02 was so satisfying😂😂😂😂

Big shout out to the host. You're doing a wonderful job.

Let me grab popcorns for this! Excited to watch this one!😁😁😁

Peniel is sooo good keep going guys don't listen to this judges

If there’s a next season please pick better judges the legend Mr Ballad Zulu boss teach those two younglings what music is.

Wow good to see my baby girl Tasha. Go baby, you're a star.

Good to see Tasha Chilufya❤

So if yo maps was auditioning he could have gotten the yeses?😅

The great 8s are good.

Winston moyo,maiza chipenzi,ezreal and the wife these are good candidates to be on that panel of judges.

Judges laughing hysterically that way in front of contestants😂

0146 was just nervous but you can tell she has a lot of potential 🔥 sweet voice

David needs to CHIIILLL🤣🤣 the way he made that decision to split that duo on his own without even asking the other judges what their opinions were, BIG LOL-because it was so clear that the singer was better, but he was in too much of a hurry to be Simon Cowell in that moment… Also, the judges need to stop with the snickering, it’s juvenile and distracting.

Kazadi makes it so apparent that he's in control. And he rushed into wanting to have the duo split up. It was great how Kidist gave it to him by changing her decision. Question is are looking to help hone one's skill or you're only looking for shining light on someone already made? We understand the judges are new to this, this should also understand the contestants a little bit more. Very good show otherwise 💯 Blown off by Mr Mwewa's handshakes also, that hand did all the work 😂

And there are two types of judges, one who can see talent from miles away and one who appreciates the effort/ understands music. Guess in which category the lady belongs? Neither!

David said "maybe a little bit of substance abuse"💀💀

lets compare the first guy who sang "don't go" and Peniel, i'm beginning to think this is rigged. let the people vote

Those two can’t split they good

The mistake made is allowing the sponsor of the show to be a judge lol zambia is a comedy channel zoona

😂 Evelyn cracked me up!

Potential should get you past the first round being an icon should definitely blow us all away but anyway it’s not my million Kwacha

this is good big ups to kazadi and team..now lets have this show yearly and make it big

It's the GET OUT of Town for me 😂😂

Jailer by ASA. kezia was nervous, Her looks are not a problem bana mulenga

The only judge that gave technical feedback was Ballard. Kazadi’s feedback was just surface level stuff that he was saying with a lot of bass and speed. Someone please tell him to talk less. He knows much less than he thinks he does, the talking too much is revealing that. Also he’s portraying himself as boss, showing that the buck stops at him. It’s disrespectful to the other judges. Kidist’s judgement actually wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Loved the little moments she stood up to David😅

The problem with my country is that real talent is never acknowledged

Team Tasha Chilufya 🤭❤️, u can do this girl ‼️

Joseph actually did better than most and the two girls😢

Mwebantu the joker who sang don't go away got two yes's but the keziah who did Mr jailer got three no's 😏😏😏 is it adding up surely ... .I think the only judge qualified here is ballad zulu abashala kaya how they qualified to be musical judges ,,find judges who hv a clue about music kazadi was in movies ,yAlifye kazadi films then he got interested in Mordecai then he came up with kazadi music records or Shani uko then he qualifies to be a musical judge😒😒😒 ,kidist is the wife to yo maps ,the most happening musical export mu Zambia but she has no musical or entertainment history apart from being yo maps wife but apa niba judge 😏😏 ,ballad zulu is well known mu zambian musical circle ND u can see he knows what he's doing ,nangu alepela no he gives a no then advices wr the person should work on not just saying no try to find something else to do ,get yoself a job music doesn't fit u,takwaba give advice not just saying try next year.honestley speaking kazadi na kidist balefichitilamo ,they are our zed icons though they don't fit to be our zed musical judges ,let zed music judgement be for pipo who understand music eg bena wezi Mahone,Micheal zulu,mampi ,jk,tk,kb,smooth ik,mutinta(chungwa),Judy,slap,MK2,zonefam,rufkid,sister d, ND many more ,the idear is good but the planing was swift.

It feels bad that Peniel didnt go through. Some pipo less talented in my opinion, have gone through. Yalikaba.

That man with glasses should judge his family

This is comedy

Now she's Mrs mulenga but her popular name is kifle

Kazadi mustn't be a judge, but again it's his money 💰🤑 so he can do whatever he wants

He was like when you started I knew that you're going to annoy me

Justice for penile

Kidist is actually a good person

Something fishy is definitely going on, I'm not a professional in entertainment production or any related fields but I honestly think the judges panel has to be changed if they want this show to stand or at least just work on their work ethics. Keziah & peniel you guys did good from my perspective, with a little practice you'll be great.. Otherwise peace and love y'all

The girl with the baby she was better than most of the people who got yes