The contestants in the Next Afrobeats Star continue to face trails, as the reality show gets ready to go full circle.
Hosted by the enigmatic duo, Ilooise Omonhinmin and Amiola Aguda, the trials kicked off in Lagos on Saturday, October 25 with star power, electrifying performances, and vibes that could light up the country.
And of course, the judging panel had Puffy Tee, Sarz, Andre Vibez and P Prime, four musical powerhouses who know what it takes to make a hit.
From the moment the lights came on, contestants delivered performances that had everyone including judges, hosts and the audience on their feet.
Benue State-based Agbo Enyojo had a rollercoaster moment – from getting three Yeses at first to finally landing four Yeses after some convincing. Talk about a comeback!
Then came RMG All Stars, the first group to hit the stage. Their performance was electric. Just like the line in their chorus, they really “pa ri ishe” and walked away with four solid nods.
First Choice took things up a notch with a daring fusion of fuji and Afrobeats, a bold combination that the judges couldn’t resist. Four Yeses, no questions asked.
Scotty DC brought the heat with a performance over the iconic Bandana instrumental (produced by P Prime), and of course, he earned four Yeses.
Representing Lagos, Soma Wine served energy and charisma that had the audience vibing. Four Yeses again! At the end, Ayomide aka Boy Drizza from Ogbomoso, Cedee, Victor (OL), Dennis (Toiner) Dave Cash, and Coxxy moved to the next round.
And finally, the evening’s big twist came in the form of Lucky Yay. His name said it all. After a shaky start, the judges gave him a second chance, and he turned it all around, going from multiple Nos to four Yeses.