It is no doubt that Young Starz of Afrika Dance theatre troupe is new in the entertainment sector. But they are doing extremely great in the industry. The group which was founded in 2013 with the sole aim of empowering our Nigerian youths and teens on the importance of talents and creativity, by a very young vibrant and talented lover of art by name Anthony Yusuf has been so spontaneous at different event which they had performed at.
The 3rd edition of their annual event which was tagged: Young Starz of Afrika Live on Stage went down on Sunday 2nd October, 2016 at the Ace Olivia Event Centre City Mall, Opp Shell Muson Centre Onikan, Lagos Nigeria.
The event made name in the Nigeria Dance scene as the first dance theatre concert to shut down the city of Lagos. In an exclusive interview with the director Anthony Yusuf, he said his mission is to make dance theatre well recognized in our country. He also said that he has come to rebuild the word of art. Given some examples of top Comedy shows like Ay Live, Shakara and the Gang, Funny Bone Untamed, Pencil Unbroken, Lafup Live, Oga Madam, Igos Live, Yaw live on stage, Check Point, Senator Distinguished, Standing Ovation, Alibaba Jan 1st concert etc......he drove down to the music sector by giving examples of musical concerts like Olamide Live in Concert etc. He asked the audience that have they ever heard of any dance or theatre entity hosting such popular shows? The audience responded No. He concluded by saying that he has come to make Young Starz of Afrika Live on Stage a popular sold out show in Nigeria.
The event was Hosted by Popular Stand up Comedian, OAP/Presenter Wazobia FM/TV- Ogbolor aka James in Jenifa's Diary.
The night was intensified as upcoming artist performed with great enthusiasm. In view are: Maikzy, Slim Gao, Paparazzi, Frankolee G, Skolee G, Atm Lehvai, Da -dio amongst others.
Dance troupes were not left out of the performances as Success Performing art company, Arts Afrika Dance Troupe and Da Vok Dance crew thrilled the audience with amazing dance piece.
The Host Dance Troupe brought out the best in them. As they electrified the audience with three dance performances, in view are: Itallian's Lovers dance, hippop dance and their command performance of the night; a contemporary dance drama reflecting the chronicles of the green land of our birth.. The dance artiste kept the audience at high voltage as they made sure they gave a back to back performance.
The event was spiced up by great Comedians of the federal republic of Nigeria ; Mc Shakara, Mc Shaggi, Ogbolor and Igos the prince of Wazobia. They cracked up the ribs of the audience.
Spotted at the event are:
1. Doyin Hasstrup - Int'l top model, face of Nokia 2005, Top Model world wide in china 2006, Top Model 2015 west African fashion award and the C.E.O/ Managing Director Pearllook Nigeria.
2. Mr. Ayodeji Olatounbo- International Event Manager, CEO Tokad International and Producer of Pearllook Runway/ Beauty Pageant
3. Miss. Dorcas Omolade - Guardian Newspaper
In a closing interview with Playnotch TV, Anthony Yusuf, the Director/CEO Young Starz of Afrika Arts Academy said , Nigerians should expect the best from him in 2017. He went further saying that the event department will try their best to make sure that the 2017 edition is star studded and well sold out..
Mc Shakara, Ogbolor, Igos and Mc Shaggi commended the effort of Young Starz of Afrika Arts Academy for putting up the show.
Watch event highlight on YouTube
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