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Nigerian-American singer contestant wows at the American Idol Season XIV

When she was 15 years old, Adanna contested in The Voice, US. Outside of music, Adanna plays sports, and is an ambassador of Stylites – a not for profit organization raising funds for victims of human trafficking.

Adanna Duru

American Idol Season XIV is currently underway, and this year, and many Nigerians will stay glued to their TV sets due to a certain lady who has her origins in the country.

Meet Adanna Duru – a contestant on the 14th season of the American Idol. Adanna was born in California in 1996 to Nigerian parents.

When she was 15 years old, Adanna contested in The Voice, US. Outside of music, Adanna plays sports, and is an ambassador of Stylites – a not for profit organization raising funds for victims of human trafficking.

Listen to her cover of Rihanna's 'Diamonds' below.

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Adanna who stands tall at 5ft 9″ has a powerful voice and an enigmatic stage presence. Making it to the top 10 on the 14th season of American Idol is no small feat, and she has been told often by the judges on American Idol that it is important that she learns to control her vocals for a fuller impact.

Check out two videos from the singing sensation below.

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