If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again.  Chikezie Eze must have been singing those Aaliyah lyrics when he auditioned again for American Idol after he was not picked last season.  We Africans don’t believe in quitting!

Chikezie made it on to the top 24 contestants this season.  This smooth crooner is sure to win some lady fans along this journey.  Let’s see how far he can take this.  Here’s some Q&A with Chikezie from the American Idol website.

What is your most embarassing moment?
Forgetting all my lyrics on stage and making it all up.

Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
Learn the lyrics.

What album would your friends be surprised you own?
Aerosmith – Get a Grip.

What are your personal goals in life?
To change the industry for the better.

If you don’t make it on American Idol, what will you do?
Make music.

Wish your boy luck and get to voting people!