Meet American Idol's Top 24

A kickboxer! A nanny! An ex-boyfriend of Britney's! Get to know the singers vying for the top prize. By Cara Lynn Shultz

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CHIKEZIE

Age: 22
Hometown: Inglewood, Calif.
Making the Cut: The former T.S.A. screener auditioned for American Idol previously – but didn't make the cut till now.
What His Name Means: "It's Nigerian in its heritage. My name actually translates to something well created by God."