Emily Nakanda is 15 years of age and a student from North London. Emily is The X Factor's first youngest contestant to participate at the age of 14. She lives with her mum, stepdad and elder brother, Terry. Her family have said they are "Very blessed to have her with us," after Emily got through a serious illness of peritonitis last year. Emily loves all kinds of music and has been involved with school and church choirs.
Q&As
Did you know?
Emily once wee'd in a swimming pool
She's embarrased by crying on national TV
She's scared of needles
How would you describe yourself?
Weird, funny, easy to talk to, mature, confident and I enjoy conversation and having a laugh
Why did you enter The X Factor?
I think that everyone one is put on earth for a purpose and I think that I have been given something to do and I’ve not yet done it yet. I’ve been singing all my life and singing for charity or in the church is great and I love it but I want to so something more with my voice and I don’t just want o be a normal girl who sings but doesn’t do anything with it and I think this is my chance to do it.
Whose posters did you have on your wall?
Justin Timberlake
Which celebrity do you have a crush on?
Well, I’m in love with Lemar’s voice and he’s not that bad looking either!
What’s the first single that you bought?
It was something by the Spice girls but I can’t remember which single is was…
What superstitions do you have?
I believe in life after death, I see dead people!
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