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SABC1 introduces a brand-new talent search music competition, uShuni Womhlaba, set to showcase and celebrate South Africa’s diverse musical talents. uShuni Womhlaba will broadcast on Sundays at 6 pm, starting 7 July 2024.
The series aims to discover South Africa’s cream of the crop in the afro-fusion music scene, taking South African music to the global stage, with 40 aspiring singers selected through nationwide auditions battling it out for the coveted title that includes a Grand Cash Prize and a once-in-a-lifetime artist mentorship that will provide invaluable guidance and a recording deal to produce an album. The second and third-prize finalists will also walk away with prizes that could help propel them in their efforts to take their music careers to the next level.
The auditions will kickstart in Gauteng on the 22nd and 23rd of June at Kwa Mai Mai in Johannesburg, followed by Eastern Cape on the 29th and 30th at Lusikisiki Health Resource Centre, the next leg of the auditions will be in Mpumalanga at the Emalahleni Civic Theatre on the 6th and 7th of July, closing off the auditions in Durban on the 13th and 14th July 2024 at The Playhouse Company.
Radio duo Ukhozi FM’s Mandla Magwaza, affectionately known by his listeners as “Njinji wami” and Metro FM’s Mpumi Mlambo, aka “Msakazi” are revealed as the hosts of this jam-packed entertainment offering targeted at Mzansi’s youth. Joining the team are esteemed Judges: award-winning Afro-fusion musician Sho Majozi, award-winning rapper and songwriter Big Zulu, veteran Maskandi musician Phuzekhemisi and talented composer, singer and songwriter Msaki.
uShuni Womhlaba is an original television concept created and produced by Thabo Mphelo Films seeking to unearth young, unknown and new talents of various South African musical genres such as Maskandi, Mbhaqanga, Isicathamiya, Afro-pop and traditional music from different regions of Mzansi.
“SABC1 is a proud ambassador of opening up the industry and finding new talent, giving them a platform to showcase their skills. uShuni Womhlaba shines the spotlight on Afro-fusion, the perfect blend between traditional music and new school beats. We are excited to find the next music star and encourage the youth to enter and take part in this initiative, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” – SABC1 Channel Head – Ofentse Thinane.
For more information, interview opportunities and publicity photos, contact the SABC1 publicity office.
Angeke Bas’khone with the new reality talent search uShuni Womhlaba, starting Sunday, 7 July 2024 at 6 pm, only on SABC1 Mzansi FoSho!
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