8-YEAR-OLD DANCER, AMARACHI UYANNE WINS NIGERIA’S GOT TALENT SEASON 1

After scouring the country to find the most talented persons, top-rated talent television show, 'Nigeria's Got Talent', crowned Amarachi Uyanne as the winner of its first season. The primary school student beat out hundreds of acts to win the coveted N10 million grand prize. The 8-year-old petite powerhouse dancer from Benin City, Edo State, displayed incredible talent throughout the show, and danced her way to victory, triumphing over ballet dancers Jess & Ogeh and violinist Godwin Ogechukwu.

“It has been an amazing journey so far,” said Rotimi Pedro, Director of Rapid Blue Format, organisers of the hit show. “The turnout this season was beyond what we imagined and we are glad that we were able to bring together Nigeria's best young talents and transform them into excellent performers in their own right, “he added.