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Reality show is back, calls for entries

BET reality show 'Top Actor Africa' has expanded its search for acting talent Africa-Wide, as it announces audition dates in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.

Zikhona Sodlaka  hosted the first season of BET's 'Top Actor' show

hit 'is on the hunt for the hottest acting talent on the continent, ahead of season 2.

In the coming weeks,is staging public auditions in Lagos Nairobi and Johannesburg, aimed at searching for talented actors of every description.

Winning the 'Top Actor Africa' title isn't all there's to gain.  A career-launching prize package that includes US$10,000 cash, a one-year contract with international representation, and access to Hollywood auditions are also to be won.

Top ActorAfricaauditions will be held in Lagos on October 5 - 7, Nairobi  - October 10, and Johannesburg on October 14 - 16.

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Hosted by South African movie star  ('Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' and  'Generations'), the first season was won by South African drama student , an increasingly popular figure on itself, where she now hosts an entertainment news show, .

will test the actors to the limits over seven weeks in nine vigorous acting challenges, taking them through every genre from comedy, Theatre, Soapie, Commercial, Romance, Horror, Drama and Action.

Along the way they will work with Hollywood and local industry experts including celebrity actors, casting agents, directors, producers, managers and writers.

'Top Actor Africa' is an amazing platform for discovering this generation’s next great talent.  African actors are increasingly taking their rightful place on the world stage, and we are delighted to extend this empowering opportunity to aspiring actors across the continent," said

The show will premiere across Africa on (, channel 129), in early 2016.

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'Top Actor Africa'  is produced by  in partnership with

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