{"id":391706,"date":"2017-05-22T21:36:54","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T21:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghana-mma.com\/2017\/05\/22\/five-contestants-emerge-from-gcgt7-abuja-regional-finals\/"},"modified":"2017-05-22T21:36:54","modified_gmt":"2017-05-22T21:36:54","slug":"five-contestants-emerge-from-gcgt7-abuja-regional-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2017\/05\/22\/five-contestants-emerge-from-gcgt7-abuja-regional-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Contestants Emerge From GCGT7 Abuja Regional Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"news_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"cursor:pointer;\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/XGltYWdlc1xjb250ZW50XDUyMjIwMTcxMTI0NTJfZHNjXzA0NzMuanBnfDMwMHwxODB8NS8yMi8yMDE3.jpg\" alt=\"\" onclick=\"javascript:window.location='\/newsphoto\/3\/1\/NDMzMjE=';\"\/><\/div>\n<p><strong>Abuja regional contestants of God\u2019s Children Great Talent (GCGT) were pruned to five finalists in the television broadcast of the show aired last Sunday, 21st May 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The second episode raised more excitement as contestants who met with GCGT judges comprising award winning singer, Omawumi, music producer TY Mix and prolific dancer, Kaffy all gave brilliant performances but some were incredibly outstanding.<\/p>\n<p>The five finalists from Abuja region proceeding to GCGT7 semi-finals in Lagos include, 9-year-old gospel rapper, Enoch who captivated the hearts of judges and studio audience with freestyle of his song \u2018Halleluyah\u2019. Enoch displayed much dexterity and confidence as he shore with the cool swag of a \u201cchild star\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Peter, an 8 year old saxophonist that performed a medley of popular gospel songs and Sophie the spoken word performer both enthralled viewers as they made the judges selection.<\/p>\n<p>Others are budding dancer Emmanuel who melted everyone\u2019s heart with his effortless body movement during the regional finals and Joshua James, a teenage drummer whose delivery on the drum-set marveled the audience.<\/p>\n<p>TY Mix commented that contestants at the Abuja regional finals brought a blend of creativity, confidence and maturity while Kaffy commended the contestants for a display of originality. \u201cWe\u2019re looking for a unique talent that will be nurtured into an export to represent greatness. There\u2019s something that is true about these contestants. The talents we see on the show glorify God\u2019s greatness\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Ever-vibrant Omawumi also gave a vital performance tip that \u201cthere\u2019s no such thing as \u2018over do\u2019. Give your best always\u201d. The contestants certainly look forward to giving more in the episodes to come.<\/p>\n<p>Since the seventh season of God\u2019s Children Great Talent (GCGT) debuted two weeks ago, there has been anticipation of a keen contest from regions visited for the grand prize of 250million Naira management deal, cash to the tune of 10million Naira and a brand new car.<\/p>\n<p>The GCGT7 regional finals for Port Harcourt and Lagos will respectively air in subsequent broadcast across various stations including Wazobia Max 3pm- 4pm, HIPTV 4 \u2013 5pm, EbonyLife TV 6pm \u2013 7pm, OH TV 6pm \u2013 7pm, Dove TV 11pm \u2013 12am, Silverbird TV 11pm -12am and NTA 3pm \u2013 4pm.<\/p>\n<p>Being Africa\u2019s biggest gospel platform to showcase awesome talent, God\u2019s Children Great Talent has for the past 7 editions discovered and nurtured exceptional young individuals between 5 \u2013 20 years old to embrace their gift for God\u2019s glory. It is an initiative by the City of David Parish of Redeemed Christian Church of God and supported by the HOW Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abuja regional contestants of God\u2019s Children Great Talent (GCGT) were pruned to five finalists in the television broadcast of the show aired last Sunday, 21st May 2017. 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