LADIES KEEP SHINING ON MTN SPOTLIGHT

EZULWINI - Girl power!

The adage holds true to the 12 girls who made it to the top 20 of the MTN Spotlight season 3. The Spotlight is Eswatini’s biggest  music talent search show. On Saturday at Mahlelekhukhwini House, 38 young and gifted contestants made it to the next stage of the competition called the Canary Day. Canary Day is derived from the bird canary that sings and was expected that the participants would share sweet melodies like that of a bird or better.  Out of the 38 contestants, 12 ladies and eight gents were able to sound like a ‘canary’. They were chosen to be the top 20 contestants.

judges

The judges Ndumiso Dlamini, Velemseni Ndzimandze, and Khulekani ‘Karly B’ Mamba sat through the auditions. They picked the lucky 20.  One of the contestants Tandzile Tsabedze wowed the judges as she sang a song by Beyonce titled ‘Sweet Dreams.’ The judges loved her performance; Velemseni also commended her stage presence.  “I love the drama but you need to mind your voice patterns,” she said.  Tandzile was the first contestant to get three yeses from the judges.  She was followed by Samkeliwe Ngcamphalala who did not make it through the Canary experience day.  Her nerves got the better of her performance, Judge Ndumiso gave her a second chance but she could still not made it through.  Velemseni encouraged her and asked her to join next season.

While the room was silent, Musa Masondo popularly known as Hoodstar batwana rocked the stage.  Inspired by the well-known local artist Diba Diba , he spitted his metaphors and rhymes. Unfortunately he did not make it through to the next round.
 “Our first MTN Spotlight winner really raised the bar high. An Excellent standard that pushes the next winner to be greater,” said Judge Karly B. Some of the contestants were given a go-ahead some were not.  However, eight of the contestants got two yeses which meant the judges were yet to reconsider their fate. In a first of its kind in the competition all eight participants were given a spot in the top 20.

excitement

Speaking to Nobesuthu Zungu who was given a second chance, she expressed her excitement and thanked the judges for believing in her.  “This was my first live performance, I am so grateful to be given a second chance. I promise I will not disappoint,” she said smiling.   The Spotlight Season 3 is powered by MTN Eswatini, Eswatini TV, Destiny Group, Lifespan Diagnotics, Mantenga Lodge, Huawei, Nandos, Super Signs, KrTC of Hip Hop Clothing, Stiba’s Hair and Make Up.  You can catch The Spotlight shows every Sunday at 5pm on Eswatini TV, MTN Facebook page, and YouTube Channel.  You are also encouraged to download the Ayoba app for free on ayoba.me or Google Play Store, and get The Spotlight channel to get the 411 on the exciting season. The season ends with a grand finale in December and a recording deal as well as a brand new vehicle is part of the many exciting prizes.

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