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American RnB singer and songwriter, Akon, is set to announce the winner of the Airtel Trace Music Star on March 18.
Akon is the face of the biggest talent competition to ever take place in Africa.
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 in a nail-biting head-to-head grande finale of epic proportions in Kenya on March 28.
The viewers and the judges (multi-platinum award-winning hit-maker Akon, renowned music executive Devyne Stephens and top-selling French Caribbean singer Lynnsha) selected the winner who will get a record deal with Universal Music, as well as mentorship and promotion for a total value exceeding Sh46million.
