A talented youngster from Willesden is celebrating after landing the role of a young Michael Jackson in a hit West End musical.
Emmanuel Sakyi, is one of four graduates from a prestigious academy aimed specifically at finding singers and dancers to perform in Thriller Live.
The musical, which is based on the songs by the King of Pop, will see Emmanuel portray Jackson during his early years and his time with the Jackson 5.
Emmanuel, who lives in Church Road and is a pupil at Ark Academy in Bridge Road, Wembley will entertain sell out crowds with much loved hits including I Want You Back and I’ll Be There.
Speaking to the Times, the nine-year-old’s mother Alison said she was “immensely proud.”
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Source: Kilburntimes / MJ-Upbeat.com
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