Right from the first act, it was clear that the second semi-final of EAGT was going to be the toughest group to be in. Incredible acts faced off in a night of eclectic performances that stunned, impressed and left us wanting more.
Opening the show was Liz Raphael AKA Lizzy with her jaw-dropping acrobatic act that was as captivating as it was terrifying. Her twirls and sudden drops using a rope left the audience laden with anxiety.
Intayoberana performed a Rwandese harvest dance. A backstory shared prior to their performance revealed that their outfits held a cultural significance with the sisal worn by the boys representing a lion and its energetic nature.
Their performance involved balancing baskets on their heads in a show of agility. What impressed Judge Gaetano was the synchronization of the act.
The adorable Leyna Kagere, who wowed the region during her auditions, belted out an all-time favourite tune by Whitney Houston titled ‘The Greatest Love.’
Her performance wasn’t as impressive as her audition’s piece with Judge Jeff Koinange noting that she still had plenty of air in her lungs which she didn’t tap into.
Vanessa, who gave her a golden buzzer in the auditions, stated that Leyna had so much potential.
Yada Yada, the dance duo that made Vannessa shed tears in the audition stage due to the raw emotions of their performance, had an empowering set that was described as a piece of art. Vanessa Mdee stated that the act was the best contemporary dance she’d seen in her life.
Tetemesha Afrika dance group from Kenya electrified the stage with a dynamic performance.
Their inspiring story began with them dancing in the streets before getting a venue in a church hall. To pursue their dreams, the members financed themselves by delivering water to homes.
The performance was a combination of grit, power and absolute freedom. Their soundtrack included a section where Jeff Koinange's voice echoed in the auditorium.
Jeff was visibly flattered when his “Oh My!” audio cameo rang through.
Brother-sister duo, Ezekiel and Esther performed a compelling rendition of Andra Day’s Rise Up. Belting out their individual lines, the two complemented each other and delivered what was arguably the best singing performance of the night.
Their act was magical and brought tears to Gaetano’s eyes.
After the performances, the audience and people at home got the chance to vote for their favourite acts and the moment of truth came about when the acts that made it through to the finals were announced.
Emerging the top after the votes were tallied was the dance crew, Intayoberana, sailing through to the finals.
A tense moment came when the judges had to choose between singing acts ‘Ezekiel and Esther’ and ‘Leyna Kagere’. In the end, the judges chose to send Ezekiel and Esther to the finals.
Six acts remain and they will take the stage in the third semi-final. Already the finals are shaping up into a nailbiting event and the stakes in the third semi-final are equally high.
Tune in to #EAGTPoweredBySafaricom every Sunday at 8 pm on Citizen TV. You can also catch up with your favourite acts from the live semi-finals on YouTube.
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