The CEO Dancers are a London-based trio of female dancers and choreographers who rose to recognition following their performance at Britain's Got Talent 2013 which achieved acclaim for their "booty-shaking" dance. [1] [2] The performance saw them reach the semi-final of the competition. [3] [4]
Formed during their university days, the group is made up of Ezinne Asinugo, Soliat Bada and Nqobilé Ntshangase. [5] [6] In 2013, the group auditioned for the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent and went on to reach the semi-final following performances that left Simon Cowell impressed, thereby increasing the group's fanbase with Metro's Seamus Duff listing them at #5 on his list of "Britain’s Got Talent’s Top 10 Sexiest Acts". [7] The CEO Dancers have worked with the likes of Rihanna, Drake, Wizkid, Davido, D'Banj, Stefflon Don, Iyanya, Awilo Longomba, Tiwa Savage, P-Square among other notable acts. [8]
Their main style of dance originates from Africa. Individually their styles range from Street Dance, Vogueing, Contemporary to Dancehall. [9]
The group credit their major inspirations from classic artists like Fela to modern contemporary artists like Fally Ipupa. [10]
In 2016, Ezinne and Soliat made guest appearances in the dance film The Dance Movie Project which premiered on 23 July 2016. [11] [12]
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| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2015 African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best Dance Group | Nominated | [13] |
| 2013 | 5th BEFFTA Awards [14] | Won |