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Talent
By Oladapo Udom
Lagos, Dec. 8, 2016 (NAN) A renowned artiste, Sunny Nneji, says an upcoming talent reality show will give prominence to African music, comedy, drama and dance.
Nneji told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the show is expected to hold in the first quarter of 2017.
The musician, who made waves with his hit track “Tolotolo” almost a decade ago, assured the public that programme will have African vibe that worth their while.
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“This is completely African, we are trying to re-define talent reality shows in Nigeria, we are trying to give it an African vibe.
“This time we are giving prominence to African music. Whatever song you want to sing, you can sing any song but it has to be by an African artist.
“We need to begin to celebrate our own to encourage our own so, you either do a song by an African artist or you do a song written by yourself.
“So, we want to make it as our own as possible and let the world know that this is what is obtainable here.
“We are looking at four different talent areas that is comedy, music, drama and dance. We have other judges in different areas like in dance, in drama and in comedy.
“I happen to be one of the judges in the music category.
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Nneji added that Nigeria is blessed with talented youths that can boost the image of the nation. (NAN)
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