Date 2018-11-12
Category Gist & Gossip
It is finally here! In bold, elegant, and breathtaking shades, AKWA IBOM Talent Showcase unveils the top 30 contestants vying for the top spot at the NIGHT OF STARS. In an epic auditions where performing artistes pitched their passion, courage, and flair to a seasoned panel of judges and electrifying audience; the next generation of hit-makers have their feet in the door of the Creative industry.
Accommodating a broad blend of performing arts in Music, Dance, and Drama; Akwa Ibom Talent Showcase has raised the bar by asserting a template for discovering and developing the capacity of the teeming creative talents in Akwa Ibom State. As a significant component of Governor Udom Emmanuel’s roadmap to accelerate the development of key sectors of the state, AKWA IBOM Talent Showcase is strategic in revitalizing the entertainment subsector, and exploring the possibilities that abound in our active youth population.
Beyond the NIGHT OF STARS, where 30 top emerging performing artistes will deliver top-of-the-rung performances in MUSIC, DANCE and DRAMA. The entertainment industry is guaranteed a boost from the groomed and tested skills of these artistes. Another interesting phase will be screening the new series of Akwa Ibom Talent Showcase which hits the scene, December 9, 2018. Veteran judges 2 Face Idibia, Kaffy , Uche Jumbo, will be blind screening as coaches; for the talented, for the courageous and for posterity; the stage is set, the spotlight is warming it’s glow for our best new performing artistes to chart the course to their future.
Here is AKWA IBOM Talent Showcase Fantastic 30 (top ten in each category):
MUSIC CATEGORY
1. Aniekan Akpan
2. Favour Elijah
3. Gabriel Ettah (Sax Angel)
4. Glory Ceepee
5. Iniobong Edet
6. Nsidibe Etok (Sidi)
7. Omormusic
8. Precious Edem
9. TREF Community Choir
10. Valentine Uko (Heaven’s Pride)
DANCE CATEGORY
1. Space Robort
2. House of Stylez
3. The Elite Kings Dance Crew
4. G and E Dance Duo
5. Famous Dance Crew
6. Princess and Blessed
7. Golden Entertainers
8. Brown Jay
9. Vortex
10. Tetris Nation
DRAMA CATEGORY
1. Edward Francis
2. Jane Mark
3. Akaninyene Amos
4. Ekaette Umoituen
5. Akpabio Junior
6. Otobong Francis
7. Emmanuel Inyang
8. Ubong Ekiko
9. Mkpóuto Johnny
10. Imeobong Akpan
These are our gem for the future of the creative ecosystem. Among the overflowing turnout at the auditions, and through a cautious verification process, these artistes brought their game, and were impressive in ticking all the boxes in Stage Presence, Costume, Interpretation, Intrigue, Aptitude, and Showmanship. They are fantastic in every sense of it, make it a date at the NIGHT OF STARS- December 9th, 2018.
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