CEO Dancers explained

thumb|Dancer Soliat Bada appearing on NdaniTV in 2018The CEO Dancers is a London-based trio of female dancers and choreographers who rose to recognition following their performance at Britain's Got Talent 2013 which saw them reach the semi-final of the competition.[1] [2]

Background

Formed during their university days, the group is made up of Ezinne Asinugo, Soliat Bada and Nqobilé Ntshangase.[3] [4] In 2013, the group auditioned for the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent and went on to reach the semi-final following performances that left Simon Cowell impressed, thereby increasing the group's fanbase with Metros Seamus Duff listing them at #5 on his list of "Britain’s Got Talent’s Top 10Sexiest Acts".[5] The CEO Dancers have worked with the likes of Rihanna, Drake, Wizkid, Davido, D'Banj, Stefflon Don, Iyanya, Awilo Longomba, Tiwa Savage, P-Square among other notable acts.[6]

Artistry

Dance style

Their main style of dance originates from Africa. Individually their styles range from Street Dance, Vogueing, Contemporary to Dancehall.[7]

Influences

The group credit their major inspirations from classic artists like Fela to modern contemporary artists like Fally Ipupa.[8]

Film appearance

In 2016, Ezinne and Soliat made guest appearances in the dance film The Dance Movie Project which premiered on 23 July 2016.[9] [10]

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
20152015 African Muzik Magazine AwardsBest Dance Group[11]
20135th BEFFTA Awards[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Britain's Got Talent 2013: CEO Dancers say the UK is their home. Telly Mix. Darvill. Josh. 3 December 2013. 9 July 2016.
  2. Web site: Britain's Got Talent 2013: Simon Cowell brands CEO Dancers 'best dance act' at semi finals. Unreality TV. McGarry. Lisa. 1 June 2013. 9 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160815010129/http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/britains-got-talent/britains-got-talent-2013-ceo-dancers/. 15 August 2016. dead.
  3. Web site: They're Called the Dancing Divas! CEO Dancers on D'banj's Positive Energy & Personal Styles for Zen. BellaNaija. Obiuwevbi. Jennifer. 9 July 2014. 9 July 2016.
  4. Web site: Nqobilé – CEO Dancers's Nqobilé Ntshangase is ready to tackle the world head on. Zen Magazine. Nwokolo. Arinze. 5 January 2014. 9 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160808153002/http://zenmagazineafrica.com/models/nqobile-ceo-dancers-south-african/. 8 August 2016. dead.
  5. Web site: Keri Graham, The CEO Dancers, Lorna Bliss: Britain's Got Talent's top 10 sexiest acts. Metro. Duff. Seamus. 27 April 2013. 9 July 2016.
  6. Web site: Kanye West cracks a rare smile for CEO dancers' Nqobile Danseur. International Business Times. Owoseje. Toyin. 4 March 2015. 9 July 2016.
  7. Web site: Here are the CEO Dancers. Konnect Africa. 22 December 2013. 9 July 2016.
  8. Web site: Shake-e Bum Bum: CEO Dancers Thrill On Britain's Got Talent 2013 While Dancing To Iyanya's Kukere & Dbanj's Oliver Twist (Video). 360Nobs. 21 April 2013. 9 July 2016.
  9. Web site: "The Dance Movie Project" is a MUST WATCH Dance Movie starring Soliat Bada, Chris Okagbue + Banky W, Toolz, Denrele Edun & More. BellaNaija. 8 July 2016. 9 July 2016.
  10. Web site: "The Dance Movie Project": Watch Lizzy Anjorin, Chris Okagbue in 'Africa's 1st afrobeat' dance movie. Pulse Nigeria. Izuzu. Chidumga. 9 February 2016. 9 July 2016.
  11. News: The African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 2015 is Almost Here! See the List of Nominees. 27 July 2015. 9 July 2016.
  12. Web site: Beffta UK London « Beffta Awards.

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