'American Idol' finalist and Passaic Tech's own Wé Ani McDonald chats with News 12 ahead of Newark show

News 12’s Nick Meidanis interviewed former “American Idol” contestant Wé Ani McDonald ahead of her big show this weekend in Newark.

News 12 Staff

Sep 29, 2023, 11:40 AM

Updated 358 days ago

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Wé Ani McDonald, a former contestant and finalist on "American Idol," is set to perform in Newark this weekend.
News 12 New Jersey's Nick Meidanis interviewed the 24-year-old singer ahead of her big show at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Sunday.
A graduate of Passaic Tech High School, McDonald was partly raised in New Jersey. She will open for R&B superstar Monica. McDonald says she focused on the show and all the work to make it great.
McDonald will take the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $41.50 to $131.50. For more information, visit njpac.org.
Watch the full interview with Wé Ani McDonald below: