The Top 7 Idols are hard at work this week preparing for a very special Choral Spectacular this weekend, with very special guest stars: the Drakensberg Boys Choir!

Dominic Neill chose Coldplay’s “Paradise” for his choral number and Tshidi Tenyane plans to reinterpret Mary J. Blige’s “As”.

Melissa Allison made a bold choice in Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox’s hit from the Eighties, “Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves”.

Sheki Donnell picked Macy Grey’s big hit, “I Try”, and her fellow Durbanite, Khaya Mthethwa, is performing R. Kelly’s anthem, “I Am The World’s Greatest”.

Simphiwe Gwegwe also chose an R. Kelly song, “Sign Of A Victory”, and Monde Msutwana’s choice is Prince’s classic “Purple Rain”.

This week the Top 7 are getting expert advice from their musical mentor, South Africa’s award-winning and platinum-selling songstress, Lira.

The Idols Season 8 Top 7 Spectacular airs on M-Net and M-Net HD and Mzansi Magic on Sunday, 26 August, at 17:30.