Seven Ugandans selected for the Voice Africa music competition

7 Ugandans have been selected to fly to Nigeria in March this year following the conclusion of the blind auditions by Airtel Uganda.

This was during  The Voice Africa, a platform which helps discover and champion the musical talents of Ugandan Youth to enable them achieve their full potential regionally and globally.

According to Noela Byuma, the Head Brand and Communication at Airtel Uganda, over 5,000 submissions were made and the finalist top 7 will join contestants from Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Zambia, Kenya, DRC and Rwanda, among others

“Following the live audition, the seven strongest vocalists from Uganda will be flown to Nigeria to film the show, alongside seven other contestants from each of the other participating countries. The next stage is the unique and show-stopping Blind Auditions, for which The Voice is internationally renowned,” remarked Byuma.

“Decisions from a high-profile panel of coaches will be based solely on voice, and not looks or nationality. The coaches hear the contestants perform, but don’t get to see them, due to the rotating chairs.” She added.

The Voice Africa is the number one competition format music and entertainment show in the world, airing in over 180 countries.

Building on the success of The Voice Nigeria, Airtel Africa partnered with the executive producers of seasons three and four, FAME Studios Africa, to roll out the award-winning concept in the countries where it operates.

Since its inception in 2015, The Voice Africa has only been held in Nigeria and for the first time ever, the musical contest will be featured in other markets where Airtel operates.  

14 countries will be participating in total. Other than Uganda, other countries that will participate include; Niger, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Madagascar, Seychelles, Rep of Congo, Chad, Rwanda, DRC, Nigeria, and Gabon.