By Chinonso Ihekire 21 May 2022 | 4:13 am After achieving success across 52 African countries, the Zee World dance contest, Dance Naija Dance, is birthing new dreams and aspirations for talented individuals As the audition stages conclude, the contest is set to begin with 16 finalists drawn from across the country, as they all jostle for the grand prize of N5 million naira. After achieving success across 52 African countries, the Zee World dance contest, Dance Naija Dance, is birthing new dreams and aspirations for talented individuals As the audition stages conclude, the contest is set to begin with 16 finalists drawn from across the country, as they all jostle for the grand prize of N5 million naira. The dance show is a fusion of Nigerian-Indian dance routines, with a goal to unite both cultures through music, dance, colour and diversity. Since its inception, Zee World has stolen the hearts of millions of Nigerians with its Bollywood soap operas, and now it aims to capitalise its efforts with its Pan-African inter-country fusion dance challenge, Dance Africa Dance in 2021, and the Dance Naija Dance contest. The competition will be anchored by a blend of Nollywood and Bollywood personalities and dancers. These include the Hosts Hero Daniels and Pelumi Buari; Choreographers/Mentors, Sashin Kandhai and Kenneth Agabata, while Kunle Remi and Uraysha Ramrachia will be the judges. With the reality competition set to start airing in August, production has begun for the top 16 finalists selected from more than 350 entries across Nigeria. Dance Naija Dance will air in 52 countries in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Speaking during the announcement, Chief Operating Officer (CEO), ZEE Africa CEO (Sub-Saharan Africa & Indian Ocean Islands), Somnath Malakar said: “Knowing full well how Zee World is important to the family entertainment needs in Nigeria, we have taken steps to ensure that we would always deliver. There is a deep love for Zee World among Nigerians and Zee World has become part of our lifestyles. Introducing this show is one of our ways to thank Nigerians for all the love they have shown to us over the years. Nigerians are notable for their incredible dancing talents.” Latest NOW The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has stressed the need for dialogue as tool to tackle economic and political challenges facing the country 15 mins ago An All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi, has assured that he would run an all-inclusive government, if he clinches his party’s ticket and wins in the general election. 36 mins ago Sunday Dare, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, will host members of the victorious Flying Eagles squad to the WAFU U20 tournament and the all-conquering scrabble team to the West African championships in Abuja on Monday. The Flying Eagles beat Benin 3-1 in Friday’s final of the WAFU tournament in Niamey, Republic of Niger,… 3 hours ago There’s a statement that says, “when the good king rules, there’s joy in the land and when a bad king rules, there’s pain in the land.” 3 hours ago There is confusion, uncertainty and tension in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as it has again postponed the dates for its primaries for the 2023 general election.
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