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Mayunga perform after been announced a winner of Airtel
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Akon speaks to Mayunga after announced him a winner.
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Tanzanian-born Mayunga
Andrew Nalimi reigned supreme in the national broadcast
of Airtel TRACE Music Star taking home the first place trophy as winner of the
competition. With 2.3 million calls, Airtel TRACE Music Star is the biggest
ever music competition in Africa.
TRACE Urban viewers across Africa tuned
into the 2-hour grande finale and finally got to witness the top 13 finalists
battle it out for the number one spot and a chance to kick-start their music
career. Cries ensued as the mounting tension took emotions to explosive heights
in the Grande Finale, which took place in Kenya on March 28.
Mayunga Andrew Nalimi was crowned by the
megastar Akon as President of the jury (composed of renowned music executive
Devyne Stephens and top-selling French Caribbean singer Lynnsha) after a
merciless selection process. The Tanzanian beat Jitey from Nigeria and Baz from
Congo B who arrived respectively in 2nd and 3rd position.
Tension was palpable and Mayunga fainted when he heard his name being
announced.
The Tanzania native won the grand prize,
which included a
record deal with Universal Music, a promotion as well as mentorship
campaigns
for a total value exceeding $500,000.
Mayunga Andrew Nalimi is
the last born son of a humble loving Tanzanian family from the town of
Morogoro. Mayunga’s love for music started at the tender age of 5 and has since
then flourished into a full blown passion. Growing
up, Mayunga continually searched for opportunities to
take to the stage and share
his musical talent, whether
it was at a school recital or
a wedding, the hopeful musician never ceased to captivate
his audience with his vocal
gifts and visible passion for singing. In
2009, Mayunga experienced
the difficult loss of
his father
and has since turned to
his mother as his
rock and endless fountain of
support.
In the hopes of
one day achieving his dream to share
his tremendous talent on the world stage, Mayunga decided to
commit to his undying love
of music after completing secondary school.
Through hard work and dedication,
Mayunga managed to
record an uplifting track entitled
“Break The Rough”. Mayunga draws his musical inspiration for his unique sound
from international artists such as Usher, Chris Brown as well as local Tanzanian
artists Nuru and Eli.
Airtel TRACE Music
Star is all about making dreams come true and giving aspiring artists a chance
to become stars! The fans voted, the judges loved him and the audience
applauded! Congratulations to Mayunga for winning this highly prestigious
Airtel TRACE Music Star title.
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