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Who is The Voice 2021 finalist Okulaja?
JAMES Okulaja is one of two teens vying to win The Voice 2021.
He tweeted ahead of tonight's (March 20) finale, "still can’t believe I’m in the final of The Voice".
Stay tuned for all the latest ahead of tonight's The Voice final...
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Who is The Voice 2021 finalist Okulaja?
Teenage singer James Okulaja was originally eliminated from the competition.
But after fellow contestant Janel Anthoneshia withdrew from the show, Okulaja was asked to return.
He was eventually picked as will.i.am’s representative in the final.
Head boy at Gillingham's Rainham Mark Grammar School, Okulaja is one of two 18-year-olds left in the competition alongside Team Olly’s Grace Holden.
describes the local man as a "TikTok sensation... who is also an anti-bullying ambassador for the charity The Diana Award".
What songs has he performed on The Voice 2021?
His original take on Billie Eilish’s Everything I Wanted re-versioned with his own lyrics gave Okulaja the first spot in Team Will.
Okulaja held his own in the battles to take on Janel Antoneshia.
The pair brought power to their performance of Nas featuring Lauryn Hill’s If I Ruled The World, adding their own lyrics and "undeniable presence", said ITV.
"It was the ultimate comeback for Okulaja who was thrown a lifeline and made sure he came out fighting," the broadcaster added.
His performance of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' hit Can't Hold Us was enough for Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am to be convinced he is worthy of a place in the final four.
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What will Okulaja get if he wins?
As years have gone by, the prize for winning The Voice UK has changed.
When the show first hit our screens on the BBC, there was a £100,000 cash prize for the victorious contestant.
Since the show has moved to ITV, there is no cash prize - replaced instead by a record deal with Polydor Records alongside the release of their debut single.
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When is The Voice 2021 final?
The four finalists will be singing to take the crown in a bumper The Voice UK 2021 final tonight, Saturday, March 20 at 8.30pm.
As per usual, they'll perform in front of their musical coaches Tom Jones, Anne-Marie, Olly Murs and will.i.am.
The winner of the tenth series will be determined by a public vote.
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The Voice UK Final is showing on ITV, STV and - where it will be available to watch for 30 days after the finale has been aired.
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