The 10-year-old Natalie shared her deep passion for singing on stage, saying, “I’m Natalie, and I love singing. I started when I was 4 years old, singing at school, at home, and sometimes even while having dinner.”
When Natalie Okri first appeared on stage during the 2009 season, she answered judge Amanda’s question shyly, yet still managed to charm the audience with her cuteness and wit. She also shared her dream of becoming a professional singer, like her idol Beyoncé.
The little girl, Natalie Okri, has now transformed into a young woman, showcasing her talent in her own music video for “Don’t You Dare.”
Performing the iconic song “No One” by Alicia Keys, Natalie wowed everyone with her exceptionally inspiring voice, even bringing a smile to Simon Cowell’s face.
Although she didn’t make it past the semi-finals and was eliminated, her performance in the first round remains one of the most memorable and popular moments of the show.
In 2017, the 19-year-old Natalie Okri released her debut single, “Don’t You Dare.” Unfortunately, it didn’t receive much support from the audience.