Five on probation as David is fired from Fame Academy

Project Fame contestants on probation

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that the competition in the MTN Project Fame Season 7 academy is definitely getting hotter. David was eventually eliminated on Saturday night. Despite giving a decent performance to keep his place in the academy, he could neither secure enough viewers votes, nor gain the judges’ or his fellow contestants’ preference.

Abuja agog for MDA 8 auditions

Dancers at MDA8 Abuja audition

Thousands of dancers defied the heavy down pour in Abuja, the Federal capital territory to participate in the regional auditions for the Maltina Dance All season eight (MDA8) which made its last stop for this season in the city, which was agog for the show.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that the event which took place at the ultra modern conference hall of the NICON Luxury Hotel played host to contestants who trooped in from Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Plateau, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa and surrounding states to compete for the mouth-watering prizes and a spot in the academy - alongside their respective families.

MDA 8: Lagos contestants rock…As 11 qualify for next stage

Crowd at the Lagos audition

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that the atmosphere at the National Art Theatre Lagos, venue of the Maltina Dance All Season eight (MDA8) audition was charged as thousands of contestants rocked the dance stage with the new dance style Rhythm of Happiness Dance (ROHD) as the quest for places in the Maltina Academy heats up.

 The ROHD dance is a new easy to learn hip-hop dance style that reflects contemporary pop culture. The new dance style is a prelude to the popular family dance show, MDA season eight tagged “The Rhythm of Happiness.”