According to the judges, the 5 talents
exhibited remarkable confidence, unique style and dexterity amidst the numerous
brilliant talents that showed up for the auditions.
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to watch excerpts of their performance.
The
top five are:
Okafor
Princess
Princess, a 300level Mass Communication
Student of National Open University, Enugu, is an aspiring singer who recorded
her first song, Dream Big, which she performed at the Enugu edition of
Showtime, at the age of 18. As a voice-over artist, she has a number of jingles
to her credit such as jingles for Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Star Times and a
number of hotels in the east.
Omobhude
Ezekiel
A 22 year-old budding choreographer, who has
worked closely with celebrated Nigerian artistes such as Phyno, Olamide, May D,
Seyi Shay, Niyola and more. He is an undergraduate of National Open University
(NOU) Lagos, who had a close shot at the top three positions in the 2nd
season of Showtime, but eventually didn’t make it. According to him, he
won't be in Lagos at the time for the Lagos show and didn't want to miss
the opportunity again, so he decided to attend the Enugu audition to
try his luck there...which eventually paid off.
Asomugha
Chidubem
Deuz as he is fondly called, is a 32 year-old
guitarist who works as a music producer and sound engineer. He has been on a
number of reality shows and made it to the third position in the 2nd
season of Amstel Malta Showtime. He aspires to do great music and own his
record label someday soon.
Amigoz
Theatre
This drama group of six undergraduates met
at their jamb tutorial class two years ago. They have been going strong ever since, performing at various
weddings and concerts in the east.
Torty
Stephen
An 18year old harmonica player, who has
been playing the harmonica since the age of 12. He was first inspired by the
Kokomaster, Dbanj and hopes to do great exploit with his Harmonica.
In addition to the rare opportunity of
featuring alongside the renowned entertainers, these five talents were mentored
by the stars and also took home cash prizes.
Auditions for the Lagos edition of Showtime will hold on the 14th and
15th of September at the Unilag main auditorium to select 5 talents
who will feature alongside Sound Sultan, Phyno, Gordons, Ice Nweke and other
entertainers in “The Rush” on the 18th of September at the Unilag
Sports centre.
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