Shanti Lo scolds My Star Contestants

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

New My Star judge Tumediso Kagiso Loeto affectionately known as Shanti Lo has raised concerns about aspiring singers who show up at the ongoing auditions unprepared. He is worried they are not serious about their musical career.

In an interview, Shanti Lo recently told Showbiz that he feels the singers are not hungry enough for the title. He said that they are not ambitious enough to become recognised top musicians who will leave a legacy.

“These people audition unprepared and come without the much-needed confidence and hunger, yet they expect us to let them go through to the next round, which is very wrong,” he said.

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Shanti Lo scolds My Star Contestants

New My Star judge Tumediso Kagiso Loeto affectionately known as Shanti Lo has raised concerns about aspiring singers who show up at the ongoing auditions unprepared. He is worried they are not serious about their musical career.

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