Benin to host ‘Nigeria Got Talent’ again

Excalibur Hotel, Benin where auditions took place of people with diverse talents displayed throughout the day. Judges screened dancers, singers, rappers including a four-year-old and comedians, comedy as well as first time talents such as mathematical wizards and fashion designing.Coming back for another shot at   N10 million were previous contestants such as James Jude, who […]

Excalibur Hotel, Benin where auditions took place of people with diverse talents displayed throughout the day. Judges screened dancers, singers, rappers including a four-year-old and comedians, comedy as well as first time talents such as mathematical wizards and fashion designing.
Coming back for another shot at   N10 million were previous contestants such as James Jude, who will always be remembered for his legendary performance of Micheal Jackson’s ‘Heal the World’, that left Kate Henshaw in tears last season.
His dance partner made it to the final 10 last year, but returned this time as a solo dance act. “I love to impact souls with my music and that is what I am going to do again this season, but this time stronger and better,”   James said.
“Benin will always remain the city of legendary and heartwarming performances for us. From previous magnificent acts such as Amarachi Uyanne to James and many more, we are not surprised at the diversity of talents found here today,” said Mrs. Ugochi Pedro, Director of Special Projects and Head of Legal Affairs, Optima Media Group.
“We are glad and impressed that the season one winner, Amarachi set up a talent school for people here in Benin, which has started giving room for amazing talents like herself as this was made known during the energetic and professional performances of some of these acts during the audition,” she said.
Stealing the show for the day in Benin was little M.I (Chidi). The extremely shy four-year-old boy, who happens to be a student of the dance academy set up by Uyanne.  Chidi displayed his act of rapping.
Chidi, who first took to his hills on seeing the judges, left the judges with warm memories after his performance. Despite dropping some lines that were audible to him alone, little Chidi believes that he can be the next M.I when he is all grown.
With Ibadan having hosted     auditions on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, Lagos will host the final lap today and tomorrow.