The entire Triforce Creative Network were delighted to hear the news that Eddie Kadi, our friend and team captain on ‘Sorry I Didn’t Know’, has been announced as a contestant on BBC show Strictly Come Dancing!
It’s been a great year for Eddie, returning for series 4 of SIDK and landing nominations for his role in it. He was up for both the prestigious Royal Television Society Best Breakthrough Award and Best Breakthrough Presenter at the Edinburgh TV Awards. He is also in production for his own documentary with Channel 4.
Eddie is one of the hardest working people around and has hosted both the official red carpet show for BET International and BET Africa in Los Angeles as well as being main stage host for the Afro Nation Festivals across the world.
He has hosted the prestigious MOBO Awards and appeared on numerous TV formats including Blankety Blank, The National Comedy Awards, Tonight with Target, +44 Presents: The Noughties Podcast, Don’t Hate the Playaz, and Road to Afro Nation: David Live. He also fronts The Official Afrobeats Chart Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra and is a Team Captain on ITV’s entertainment format Sorry I Didn’t Know.
On hearing the news, Eddie said, “WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.”
We know you’ll smash it, Eddie, and we’ll all be cheering you on!