Samsong, Asu Ekiye, Others Announced As Scouts For GCGT 7 Auditions

Nigerian gospel artiste, Samsong, Popular gospel
singer Asu Ekiye, Nollywood actor, Francis Duru,
Top radio Presenter, Matilda Duncan and other
Abuja based big names in the entertainment
industry have been announced as the scouts for
the God’s Children Great Talent (GCGT) season 7 Auditions holding on the 13th & 14th of April 2017
in Abuja. Award winning Nigerian gospel artist, Samsong
based in the Nigerian capital city has had a
successful recording career with radio hits like
Bianule, and several accolades such as The Psalmist
Award in 2000 as well as also being nominated as
“best Gospel Artist” by Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) in New York in 2008. He has graced
the stage with Gospel greats like Marvin Winans,
Donnie McClurkin and Panam Percy Paul, as well
as successful mainstream artists like Donell Jones,
Kenny Latimore, 112, 2Baba, D’Banj, Faze, and Styl
Plus. Asu Ekiye is a prolific, multi award winning African
Gospel artist. A trained accountant who became
leading icon in Gospel music, Asu Ekiye, no doubt
is a household name when it comes to Gospel
music in Nigeria and Africa in general. With hit like
“Woekilemo”, Asu Ekiye became a pacesetter in the Gospel Music industry in Nigeria. Francis Duru is a pioneer Nollywood actor,
Director, MC and comedian. Born and raised in
Cameroon, Francis Duru graduated from the
University of Port Harcourt with a degree in
Theatre Arts. The Imo State role interpreter has
stared in many hit movies like Rampage, Dust to Dust, Rattle Snake amongst others. Popular On Air Personality Matilda Duncan is a
top-notch presenter for Radio Rhythm 94.7 in
Abuja and highly recognized for her skills as an
entertaining voice and personality. Other top personalities like Marion Ahmed, Dayo
Benjamins-Laniyi, Six Foot Plus and Gospel on the
Beatz will also be among the scouts who will
discover exceptional talents at the Abuja Auditions
for GCGT season 7 this weekend. Interested
participants who are unable to register online, can register at the venue, Sandralia Hotel, Solomon Lar
Way, Jabi, FCT, Abuja by 8.30am prompt. God’s Children Great talent (GCGT) is Africa’s
Biggest Youth Talent Competition. An initiative by
City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian
Church of God that continues to identify and
celebrate talents in children and young adults from
age 5 to 20 years. Interested participants are to register online at www.gcgt.org and stand a
chance to be selected during the regional auditions
coming soon.