Abuja Agog for MDA 8 Audition, As 12 years Old Divine Shines

Thousands of dancers defied the heavy down pour in Abuja, the Federal capital territory to participate in the regional auditions for the Maltina Dance All season eight (MDA8) which made its last stop for this season in city. Abuja was agog for the show as young and old dancers stormed the city to showcase their dancing skills. Continue...

 

The event which took place at the ultra modern conference hall of the NICON Luxury Hotel played host to contestants who trooped in from Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Plateau, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa and surrounding states to compete for the mouth-watering prizes and a spot in the academy - alongside their respective families.

On the first day of the two days competition, contestants thrilled the judges with different dance steps and in the process won home theatre systems, generating and television sets from four different age categories of 5–12, 13–19, 20-29 and 30 and above.

Divine Onyejide, the star of the day in the 5-12 category and proud winner of a generating set wow the judges and crowd with his stylish steps and display of energy to the rhythm of the songs and  was full of excitement and could not hide his joy. Voicing his excitement and gratitude, he said “this is my first time in MDA regional auditions, am so grateful to Maltina for the gift and the opportunity to display my talent. With this recognition, I know I will go places in the future.”

At the end of the day two, which is the day set aside for the epic battle between family representatives, Blessing Omoregie -18,  Leonard Jennifer – 18, Miriam Maisamari- 19 ,  Kelvin Ayanruoh- 23, Ezekiel Emmanuel- 21, Michael Atuonwu -24, Peter Odigie- 21, Akindele  Michael- 21 and Justine ChimaUnanka- 21 all qualified for the next stage of the competition.

The Senior Brand Manager, Mr. Adewole Adedeji who was visibly excited about the huge turn out and quality of dance styles, applauded the zest and energy displayed by the Abuja contestants, commenting that the academy for the MDA8 will be a ground of wit and strength even as the show promote bonding and sharing of happy time with families.

After the conclusion of the regional auditions, Nigerians and followers of the show are set to witness the greatest dance battle of all time when the show begins in earnest in September.