68-year old Evelyn D. Lawson, and her 42-year-old son, Minabo S. Lawson, caused quite a stir at the audition venue of the X-Factor singing TV Reality Show held in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
Lawson, a chorister, released her first album in August last year. She was the cynosure of all eyes at the Presidential Hotel as she queued up to be screened. She and her son got the tags 389 and 579 respectively.
Madam Lawson said that she had been looking for a big platform like the one provided by Globacom to showcase her talent and innate ability to dish out melodious songs for the enjoyment of the people.
“That Globacom provided this opportunity shows that the company does not discriminate against age or sex. I’m here because a company like Globacom has decided to give my generation the opportunity to be part of this event and I hope to make it to the end,” she said.
She also said that she did not feel out of place competing with her grandchildren for the star prize of N24m in the show. In her own words- “ talent could be discovered at any stage in one’s life''. ''Those who advertised this show did not say 'Mama, don’t come', and more importantly, I was registered and given a number like others.”
Expressing why he decided to give the audition a shot, Minabo Lawson said that he used to be a back-up singer for his mother.
“The fact that I’m allowed to participate is self-fulfilling for me and a great boost to my career. I have no doubt I will learn one or two things at the audition that will be useful in my career in future and I give credit to Globacom for this wonderful opportunity,” he added.
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