Times Of Swaziland: LADIES KEEP SHINING ON MTN SPOTLIGHT

LADIES KEEP SHINING ON MTN SPOTLIGHT
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BY DUDU DUBE on 04/10/2021 08:10:00


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.