Nigeria’s number one talent show, Nigeria’s Got Talent brought the city of Calabar to a halt recently as the popular platform drew talented Nigerians from all the nook and crannies of the city to the second phase of the regional auditions which held on Saturday, October 12, 2013.
This year’s auditions, which first swept through Abuja on October 9th received a thunderous welcome from hundreds of eager talents who had trooped to the venue in a bid to showcase their talent and impress the judges.
The exclusive Monty Suites, Calabar was a whirlwind of activity for the motley selection of singers, dancers, actors, comedians, instrumentalists and many more who vied for the judges commendation and the once in a lifetime opportunity to win the star prize of 10 million naira.
“Kellyz Family”, a prolific dance group, who had auditioned in Season 1, delivered one of the most outstanding performances during the Calabar auditions. “It was a good comeback for them this year. I just hope they can sustain this performance,” noted one of the judges.
“I honestly can’t say that I’m surprised. There’s never been any doubt in my mind that Nigeria’s just brimming full of talent. My team knows that I’m usually chock full of a lot of emotions during these auditions, pride, anticipation, extreme happiness but never surprise.” Every stage of the auditions reaffirms this belief and as always I look out for the next stage,” says Angela Fadayiro, project Manager Nigeria’s Got Talent.
The Calabar auditions also brought back other eager participants from Season 1 also aiming at another shot at the grand prize. One of such was Boniface Ukeme, whose splendid performance last year was impressive but failed to win him the golden prize. “I am not only back in season two with even more thrilling dance moves but I’m also here to walk away with the grand prize,” says Ukeme confidently.
Other returnees were ‘skating champ’ Edet, who came back to the auditions with his crew, ‘Magic Rollers’ and David a dancer who made it to the Lagos finale, but was cut off after the round of theater auditions.
Season 2 auditions will also hold in Port Harcourt on October 15th, Enugu October 17th, Asaba October 19th , Benin October 21st, Ibadan October 23rd and Lagos October 26th and October 27th 2013.
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