17th April, 2015
Funsho Arogundade
American-Senegalese international music star, Akon will lead other renowned international music aficionados, Devyne Stephens and Lynnsha, to select the winner of the Airtel Trace Music Star compétition at the Grand Finale holding evening of Saturday, 18 April in Lagos.
At the grand finale of the biggest pan-African music competition holding at Vapors (former Likwid) Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, Akon and his co-judges will determine the eventual winner out of the over 2.3 million calls (entries).
The number of contestants for this year’s pan-African talent search surpasses European and American talent shows such as The Voice and Idols. The 13 finalists converged for a nail-biting, head-to-head Grand Finale of epic proportions in Kenya on 28 March 2015.
It was full of tears, drama and explosive emotions in the star-studded finale, which displayed a great deal of intensity and tension. After a merciless selection done by the jury, Akon declared that it was the best TV show of his life.
The winner will get a record deal with Universal Music, mentorship and promotion for a total value exceeding $500,000.
The Grande Finale will air live on TRACE Urban (DSTV 325) on Saturday at 8pm.