The Airtel TRACE Music Star competition Grande Finale saw Akon, Devyne Stephens and Lynnsha select the winner of the biggest pan-African music competition on the continent.
Find out who was crowned at the spectacular Grande Finale on April 18th at 8:00pm on TRACE Urban.
With 2.3 million calls, Airtel TRACE Music Star is 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 28 March 2015. Don’t miss out on all the 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 Grande Finale airs on TRACE Urban (DSTV #325) on Saturday April 18th at 8:00pm.
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, mentor ship and promotion for a total value exceeding $500,000.Find out who was crowned at the spectacular Grande Finale on April 18th at 8:00pm on TRACE Urban.
With 2.3 million calls, Airtel TRACE Music Star is 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 28 March 2015. Don’t miss out on all the 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 Grande Finale airs on TRACE Urban (DSTV #325) on Saturday April 18th at 8:00pm.
BROADCAST: SATURDAY, APRIL 18th AT 8:00PM (GMT 1) ON TRACE URBAN
REPEAT: SUNDAY, APRIL 19th AT 3:00PM (GMT 1) ON TRACE URBAN & TRACE AFRICA
DURATION: 90MN
Before the big show, get to know Akon, Lynnsha and Devyn Stephens, our three judges for the big finale:
Akon : Akon’s shimmering, soulful voice has propelled countless hits across genres—from pop and R&B to hip-hop and dance. In addition to his own chart-dominating singles «Smack That» and «I Wanna Love You», he’s made a staggering 300 guest appearances for icons including Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Lil Wayne, R. Kelly, and Eminem. With over 35 million albums sold worldwide, five Grammy Award nominations, and 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs under his belt, he’s simply unstoppable.
Lynnsha : Lynnsha is a multi-platinium artist from the French Carribbean. She started to sing at 7 years old and debuts her career as a chorist for major Afro-Caribbean artists. In 2004, her first single “Rendez-vous” met great success. She was featured in «Secret Lover» with Wyclef Jean, and with hottest French singers such as Passi and Admiral T. Lynnsha collaborates with Craig David on “Walking Away”. She reached the top of the charts with “Maldon” featuring Fanny J and Louisy Joseph.
Devyne Stephens : Devyne Stephens has amassed a very impressive track record and list of accomplishments. He has created mega-stars and has had an undeniable footprint on the development of some of the biggest entertainers of our time including such notable artist as Akon, R Kelly, Usher, Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, Lady GaGa, Gwen Stefani, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Pink, Sting, Ludacris, Ciara, TLC and many more. Devyne has been referred to at times as the “Berry Gordy” of his generation!
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