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  • Until we prioritize our creative economy, we will continue to lag behind – Rex Omar

    Until we prioritize our creative economy, we will continue to lag behind – Rex Omar

    Veteran Ghanaian Highlife artist Rex Omar has passionately appealed for Ghana to strategically invest in its cultural and creative industries.

    In a post on his Facebook page, Omar proposed that Ghana could greatly benefit from a platform similar to “Britain’s Got Talent” to showcase its own creative talents. He highlighted the immense potential of the nation’s youth, such as Afronitaaa and Abigail, emphasizing the need for intentional support to harness their potential.

    “These and many more young talented individuals are the reasons why Ghana must be INTENTIONAL about investing in our cultural/creative industries. It’s one of our low-hanging fruits,” he stated.

    Rex Omar further elaborated on why the duo did not secure the top spot in the 17th edition of “Britain’s Got Talent.” He noted that the show is designed to showcase and promote local British talent globally, and therefore, foreign acts do not receive as much prominence as British acts.

    He stressed that until Ghana prioritizes its creative economy—including sectors such as music, fashion, film, design, and performing arts—the country will continue to lag behind in what he describes as “cultural warfare.”

    “Please understand that the show is called ‘BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT!’ The platform was created to unearth and promote BRITISH talents to the globe, not Ghanaian talents! Until Ghana wakes up and pays attention to its CREATIVE ECONOMY, which encompasses music, fashion, film, design, publishing, architecture, crafts, visual arts, TV and radio, advertising, literature, computer games, and the performing arts, we’ll continue to lag behind. It is called cultural warfare; I rest my case,” he concluded.

    Afronitaaa, whose real name is Danita Yeboah, and her protégé, seven-year-old Abigail Adjiri, successfully represented Ghana in the 17th season of the ITV competition, clinching 3rd place and making the country proud.

    Although they didn’t win the top prize, their performances throughout the competition impressed the judges and earned Ghana global recognition. They were celebrated on the “Britain’s Got Talent” Instagram account, and their success has brought international attention to Ghanaian dance and culture. Abigail, a seven-year-old deaf dancer, had previously won Talented Kidz Season 14.

    Social media has been abuzz with congratulatory messages for their significant accomplishments. Notable personalities, including those from Wesley Girls’ Senior High School, the University of Ghana, and former President John Dramani Mahama, have sent congratulatory messages to the duo.

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  • Sam George applauds Afronitaa and Abigail’s stunning performance on Britain’s Got Talent show

    Sam George applauds Afronitaa and Abigail’s stunning performance on Britain’s Got Talent show


    Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has applauded Ghanaian dancers Afronitaaa and Abigail for their outstanding performances on Britain’s Got Talent, a UK talent show.

    He offered thanks to God for swiftly elevating Abigail and Afronitaaa to prominence on the global stage.

    Reflecting on his support for Abigail during her successful run on Talented Kidz in 2023 and her dedicated efforts to achieve such international recognition, the MP emphasized the significance of their accomplishments on Britain’s Got Talent as the beginning of many more successes in their dance careers.

    “Watching the journey of my little lioness ‘Abigail’, I am super excited but grateful to God for the blessings he has brought her way. From my first post asking you to support her to the grand finale and sending her off to Britain’s Got Talent, her journey has been incredible and nothing short of a series of miracles.

    “God bless her parents and Afronitaaa for walking this journey with her. This is just the beginning! From Ningo-Prampram to the world!” he wrote on his X page which was sighted by GhanaWeb.

    About Afronitaaa and Abigail’s performance at Britain’s Got Talent

    Dressed in vivid yellow shirts paired with black pants adorned with Kente accents, Afronitaaa graced the stage, proudly waving the Ghana flag. Introducing the duo, she shared the inspiring tale of young Abigail, a hearing-impaired girl with an unwavering passion for dance, captivating both judges and audience alike.

    At the judges’ request, the pair kicked off their performance with Fuse ODG’s “Azonto” song and its remix.

    The crowd’s excitement reached a crescendo as they danced to Fuse’s “Dangerous Love,” featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul.

    As the nearly three-minute act concluded, the entire auditorium, including judges and spectators, rose to their feet in ovation, with the loudest applause emanating from Afronitaaa’s aunt and Abigail’s mother.

    The judges—Simon, Amanda, Alesha, and Bruno—unanimously praised the performance.

    Numerous celebrities and public figures have showered accolades on the duo for their breathtaking performance, which showcased Ghana’s talent on the global stage.

  • Ugandan ghetto kids receive golden buzzer at Britain’s Got Talent

    Ugandan ghetto kids receive golden buzzer at Britain’s Got Talent

    For the first time since the show’s inception, Uganda Ghetto Kids, an orphanage home, have made a lasting impression on Britain’s Got Talent.

    Their performance was so electrifying that they made history, which is, the golden buzzer, which is to be pressed after the end of the show, was pressed in the middle of the performance by one of the judges who couldn’t control his joy while he saw the kids perform.

    Headed by Daouda Kavuma, the said orphanage provides shelter to homeless children.

    According to its founder, Ugandan ghetto kids exist to support the children in every aspect of their lives and also use music and drama to make life better.

    Daouda Kavuma has been committed to music and drama, and truly, they are using music and drama to make life better.

    The Ugandan ghetto kids have attracted the attention of the world with their outstanding performances in dance. The hard work they invest in dance has earned them both national and international recognition.

    These individuals wanted their talent to gain wider recognition; therefore, they decided to try out in the popular British television reality show, British Got Talent.

    The group was able to land a spot in the competition show, and their performance was one to write home about.

    Ugandan Ghetto Kids lit up the room with their first performance and got the audience as well as the judges up on their feet, and they were thrilled at what the children were doing.

    The video of the group’s performance at the show flooded social media and has accumulated about 178 thousand views, especially on the Twitter app.

  • David Walliams’ future as Britain’s Got Talent judge ‘up in the air’

    David Walliams‘ future on Britain’s Got Talent is “very much up in the air”, according to the show, after a report that he is to step down as a judge.

    The Sun has claimed he will leave the show’s panel after 10 years.

    It comes weeks after the comedian and author apologised for “disrespectful comments” he made about two contestants during a break in filming in 2020.

    A BGT spokesperson said: “The judging panel for Britain’s Got Talent 2023 will be announced in due course.”

    They told the PA news agency: “It’s still very much up in the air at the moment on whether David is going to take part in next year’s show.

    “No decision, though, has been made as yet.”

    David Walliams, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon arriving at Britain's Got Talent audition in London in 2020PA MEDIA

    Walliams with fellow BGT judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon

    Auditions in front of the judging panel are not scheduled to start for another two months, and no-one is currently contracted to appear on next year’s series.

    Walliams, who has been on the show since 2012, has not yet responded to the report. The BBC has asked his spokesperson for a comment.

    Earlier this month, he said sorry after The Guardian published a leaked transcript of a recording, which it said showed the talent show judge making derogatory and sexually explicit remarks about contestants.

    “I would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for Britain’s Got Talent in 2020,” he said.

    “These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared. Nevertheless, I am sorry.”

    At the time, a spokesperson for Thames TV, which produces the show, said the company regarded Walliams’ comments as private, but that his use of language was “inappropriate”.

    They added: “Even though it was private, those involved have been spoken to and reminded of their responsibilities and the show’s expectations as to future professional conduct.”