CEO Dancers
The CEO Dancers are a London-based trio of female dancers and choreographers who rose to recognition following their performance at Britain's Got Talent 2013 which achieved acclaim for their "booty-shaking" dance.[1][2] The performance saw them reach the semi-final of the competition.[3][4]
Background
[edit]Formed during their university days, the group is made up of Ezinne Asinugo, Soliat Bada and Nqobilé Ntshangase.[5][6] 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 Metro's Seamus Duff listing them at #5 on his list of "Britain’s Got Talent’s Top 10 Sexiest Acts".[7] 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.[8]
Artistry
[edit]Dance style
[edit]Their main style of dance originates from Africa. Individually their styles range from Street Dance, Vogueing, Contemporary to Dancehall.[9]
Influences
[edit]The group credit their major inspirations from classic artists like Fela to modern contemporary artists like Fally Ipupa.[10]
Film appearance
[edit]In 2016, Ezinne and Soliat made guest appearances in the dance film The Dance Movie Project which premiered on 23 July 2016.[11][12]
Awards and nominations
[edit] |
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2015 African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best Dance Group | Nominated | [13] |
| 2013 | 5th BEFFTA Awards[14] | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "These girls rock: Nigerian booty-shaking CEO dancers go through to the semi-finals on Britain's Got Talent (WATCH) » YNaija". YNaija. 27 May 2013.
- ^ Duff, Seamus (26 May 2013). "Britain's Got Talent 2013 semi-finalists: All 45 acts". Metro.
- ^ Darvill, Josh (3 December 2013). "Britain's Got Talent 2013: CEO Dancers say the UK is their home". Telly Mix. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ McGarry, Lisa (1 June 2013). "Britain's Got Talent 2013: Simon Cowell brands CEO Dancers 'best dance act' at semi finals". Unreality TV. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ Obiuwevbi, Jennifer (9 July 2014). "They're Called the Dancing Divas! CEO Dancers on D'banj's Positive Energy & Personal Styles for Zen". BellaNaija. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ Nwokolo, Arinze (5 January 2014). "Nqobilé – CEO Dancers's Nqobilé Ntshangase is ready to tackle the world head on". Zen Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ Duff, Seamus (27 April 2013). "Keri Graham, The CEO Dancers, Lorna Bliss: Britain's Got Talent's top 10 sexiest acts". Metro. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ Owoseje, Toyin (4 March 2015). "Kanye West cracks a rare smile for CEO dancers' Nqobile Danseur". International Business Times. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "Here are the CEO Dancers". Konnect Africa. 22 December 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ ""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. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (9 February 2016). ""The Dance Movie Project": Watch Lizzy Anjorin, Chris Okagbue in 'Africa's 1st afrobeat' dance movie". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "The African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 2015 is Almost Here! See the List of Nominees". 27 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "Beffta UK London « Beffta Awards".