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Long before "Idol" (and Terminal 4 at LAX), Chikezie actually spent 18 years training for the "Idol" stage at Fairview Heights Baptist Church in Inglewood ,Ca. -- which just happens to be Tyra Banks' childhood church.
Chikezie was in a church choir called Praise Team. In this video, shot in October of last year, it's clear that his years there have served him well. The pastor of the church, Carl Hargrove, tells TMZ that Chikezie sounds better in church than he does on "AI". Guess there's nothing quite like the acoustics in God's house.
3/12/2008 1:14 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Chikezie Is Jesus' Homeboy
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I'm not especially religious, but this is one of my favorite church songs. Beautiful Chikezie!
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Trophy wife Slim and Trim!!!!:
Watch out! Tara is going to get her hooks in you! She is still FURIOUS that Dina "stole" Stedman from her!
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I remember when Amy Sedaris started cyberstalking Chikezie -- he finally had to call in the police.
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Great job on that song last night.... I enjoyed listening and watching. Its about time the talent came through.... Go Inglewood!
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Does this guy have a last name? He's sweet and cute, but no last name. What's up with that?
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Why Lenn, I see you think that if you drop the "K" from your name that no one will know it's you. And I find little comfort in knowing that you know a little too much info about Amy Sedaris. Do you do ANYTHING besides follow females on tmz? And I'm sure we'll all hear from Kelli on this subject momentarily since she follows Lenn K around like a dog in heat.
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todd lissner anti adult anti wholesomeness activist-----(kadintodd2@aol.com):
athiesm rules religion drools!!!
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is dina lohan really with stedman - oprah's stedman?? am i the only one out of the loop here?
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#9, 11 - May God Bless you!
I hope he goes far.......................what a voice! The acoustics are always better in the Lord's house!
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Lordy, the Dina and Stedman connection has been around for more than an year now I think. Just search through Perez or the international tabloids for LOTS of info on those 2. They make a cute couple. Now let's stay OT with Chikezi-he can be my homeboy anytime...
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If you ever get a chance to visit a "gospel" church it is a hoot! Lots of fun and they know how to get into it.
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