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]
Background
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]
Artistry
Dance style
Their main style of dance originates from Africa. Individually their styles range from Street Dance, Vogueing, Contemporary to Dancehall.[9]
Influences
The group credit their major inspirations from classic artists like Fela to modern contemporary artists like Fally Ipupa.[10]
Film appearance
In 2016, Ezinne and Soliat made guest appearances in the dance film The Dance Movie Project which premiered on 23 July 2016.[11][12]
