Gala Night 1

The Gala night had a great start! Awesome dancing, reminding me of high school music festivals! Once again the MCs are Sheila Mwanyigah and the ever entertaining Mich Egwang! The judges also have a 'green back', if I may say so because it's his first time to judge in TPF, am talking about judge Gerrard. I am sure he's experienced enough! The other judges you already know: Ian, Hermes, Juliana and of course the new G.

Mich seems to have stirred some drama already! Off to the introductions where contestants were introduced as per their nationality. I liked the song that Southern Sudan had for their introduction - simply awesome. Kenya had a pretty song too which reminded me of Tausi, remember that show? So Joe thinks that Kenyans are fast in everything they do! Thanks for the complement Joe but we still have a lot to work on.

The Academy looks great, the band is amazing - awesome place to be and the Faculty is such an endowed one:
Principal - Hellen
Music Director - R. Kay
Voice Coach - Kavutha
Choreographer - Edu

Brian Luzinda from Uganda performing Ne Yo's So Sick. Tough song perhaps? Hermes, believes that it was a great choice of a song but not the best performance, Ian as usual was straight to the point and surgically so - Brian did not do his best according to Ian. But considering the fact that he hasn't been before a crowd before.

      Catch the performances here

Doreen Muchiri performing Gabrielle's mammoth hit, Rise. She seems to know how to choose songs for herself. Props from Hermes, Gerrard, Juliana and Ian! Doreen's future in the academy looks promising - can she maybe win it for Kenya?

Linius performed a song called Simon Mbagala, did a great job. At least that's what I thought, until I reconsidered his vocals. The beautiful Diana Teta performed the huge song by Vanessa Williams - save the best for last... I really don't know what to say because I think she shows a lot a lot of promise, she wasn't very energetic with the performance though.
   
     Watch their performances here

Nancy Bol, from S. Sudan did such an awesome song, shocking the crowd with Iwasado... She is something! Such a  humble girl (getting a little emotional here lol). Amazing performance from Nancy - best wishes. Joe from Burundi did Lionel Richie and the Comodores - Easy, another classic and he didn't seem to have disappointed the judges either. Good luck Joe.

      Watch their performances here

Sent Home
We already have some people who've been shown the door though and these are:
- Linius
- Brian
- Diana

So sad to watch them go, but oh well.. you can always get another chance. Good luck guys, and do not be discouraged.

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Other Video Content:
DISCLAIMER: I am not claiming ownership of these videos, they belong to EABL Tusker and can be found on Youtube, enjoy:

i) First two performance by contestants on probation
ii) Country Intros
iii) And so it begins!