Moses Soma, known by his stage name Brizzy De Dancer. — Courtesy

For Brizzy De Dancer, the dream of taking his art to an international stage has survived two setbacks, limited financial support and years of preparation.

Speaking on the Eye Radio Soundtrack Show, Brizzy, whose real name is Moses Soma, said his journey towards Britain’s Got Talent began after he searched online for information about the competition and discovered that applications were open to aspiring performers.

He applied for the first time in 2023 and was accepted.

But without the financial support needed to travel, the opportunity slipped away.

He tried again in 2024, and once more his application was accepted. Yet, despite his efforts to raise funds and make the necessary arrangements, he was unable to travel.

Instead of giving up, Brizzy returned to the application process.

This time, he said, he received an invitation connected to the upcoming Series 20 audition process.

He said he has been invited to attend a meeting with the organizers on September 6, where applicants will be scheduled for the first stage of auditions.

Brizzy acknowledged that some of his earlier public statements created confusion about which edition of the competition he was preparing for.

He apologized to his supporters and clarified that his preparations are for Series 20.

“I wanted to clarify to them that it is Series 20,” he said.

Preparing in silence

For Brizzy, preparing for Britain’s Got Talent is about more than learning a dance routine.

He says he has been training day and night while deliberately keeping his planned performance away from the public.

His manager, Richard Romano Hakim, has also encouraged him to remain focused and avoid revealing the choreography before the competition.

Brizzy believes showing the routine too early could expose it to unnecessary criticism and reduce its impact when he finally appears before the judges.

“I am preparing, I am training day and night,” he said.

He also wants his performance to show that South Sudanese dance can go beyond popular social media trends.

Brizzy says there is a difference between dancing for social media and being a professional choreographer who develops a performance for a major international stage.

His goal is to create something energetic and creative that can connect with a large audience.

Taking South Sudanese culture to the stage

Brizzy says he will not simply perform a dance routine when he reaches the competition.

He plans to modernize his performance while incorporating elements of South Sudanese culture.

He wants international audiences to see another side of South Sudan — a country often known for its challenges but less recognized for the artistic talent of its people.

For Brizzy, dance is another way to put South Sudan on the international map.

He points to the success of South Sudanese basketball players and musicians as examples of how young people can represent the country beyond its borders.

“South Sudan has talent in music and basketball. Right now, I decided to say, what about dance?” he said.

He hopes a successful appearance will inspire other young dancers and artists to take their talents seriously.

A dream that needs support

While the artistic preparations continue, Brizzy says his biggest challenge remains financial support.

So far, he says he has raised about 700 US dollars, including 500 dollars he has kept specifically for the trip and other contributions he previously received.

However, he estimates that he needs about 20,000 US dollars to cover the costs of travelling to the United Kingdom and participating in the competition.

He says many South Sudanese, particularly those living abroad, have expressed willingness to support him, although much of the promised assistance has not yet arrived.

For Brizzy, the fundraising campaign is not about personal gain.

He sees it as an investment in representing South Sudan through dance.

Not an escape from South Sudan

The dancer has also addressed concerns that travelling abroad could be an attempt to leave South Sudan permanently.

He strongly rejects that idea.

Brizzy says he remains deeply connected to his country and intends to return after his international experience.

“South Sudan is my country. I will die here and I will be buried here,” he said.

He says his goal is to travel, compete, represent the country and return, rather than use the opportunity as a way to escape.

More than a dance competition

For Brizzy, the Britain’s Got Talent opportunity is bigger than his individual career.

He sees it as a chance to show that South Sudan has talented artists across different fields.

Through his performance, he hopes audiences outside Africa will discover the country’s dance culture and creative potential.

Even if he does not win, Brizzy believes simply appearing on an international platform would be meaningful.

His message to South Sudanese is simple: believe in local talent and support young people who are trying to take the country’s name beyond its borders.

As the September 6 meeting approaches, Brizzy continues training, fundraising and preparing for what could become one of the biggest stages of his dancing career.

For a young dancer who has already seen the opportunity disappear twice, the dream is alive again.

This time, he wants to step onto the stage not only as Brizzy De Dance, but as a representative of South Sudanese dance.