What Happened To Wé Ani After American Idol Season 21?

Summary American Idol season 21 finalist Wé Ani placed in the Top 5 during the singing competition series in 2023.

Wé has released many songs since her incredible American Idol run.

Wé has opened for music artist Monica and performed at the Apollo Music Café.

American Idol season 21 finalist Wé Ani captivated audiences with her incredible performances during the reality singing competition in 2023, and she's had a lot of success after the show. Wé, a then-24-year-old from Harlem, New York, made it to the American Idol season 21 Top 5, but she was eliminated along with Zachariah Smith, as third place finisher Colin Stough, runner-up Megan Danielle, and winner Iam Tongi made it into the Top 3.

During American Idol season 21, Wé impressed everyone with her versions of "Skyfall," "Something's Got a Hold on Me," "I Have Nothing," "Uninvited," "Into the Unknown," and "The Climb." During Hollywood Week, Wé was overcome with emotion when the audience, made up of her fellow contestants, joined her in singing her original song, "Good For?" In addition, Wé had previously competed on The Voice season 11 on Team Alicia Keys, during which she placed third under the name Wé McDonald. Here's what Wé has been up to since American Idol season 21.

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Wé Ani Has Released Music

Wé's Singles Have Been Successful

Wé has released many songs since American Idol season 21. During the season, Wé released the song "175 Lbs," which is about dropping heavy weight in life, whether it's emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual. Two of her songs, "Feel Good" and "Give Good Burger Back," were featured on the Good Burger 2 soundtrack. Wé's most recent song was her January 2024 release, "The Standard." In a May 2024 Instagram post, Wé teased a new song called, "Hardwood," which is available for pre-save. Her most successful song is her 2023 release, "Disgusted," which has over 10 million Spotify streams.

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Wé Ani Has Been Performing Live

Wé Opened For A Legendary Music Artist

Wé has been performing live since her incredible run on American Idol. She opened for legendary music artist Monica at NJPAC on October 1, 2023. On February 3, 2024, Wé performed at the Apollo Music Café. In an Instagram post about the performance, Wé wrote, "Sold out and I'm the last person to play here EVER. A true honor!" It's always a treat for Wé's fans to see her sing live because she has such a spectacular voice and so much star quality.

Wé has had so much success since she competed on American Idol season 21. Her audition with "Anyone" stunned everyone because her soulful singing voice didn't match her high-pitched speaking voice. With her unique voice and amazing stage presence, she's a bright light who's sure to go far in the music industry. She keeps her fans up to date with her music and performances on Instagram, and kindly acknowledges how much they've supported her throughout the years. Wé is on her way to becoming the next American Idol superstar.

American Idol is available to stream on Hulu.

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