{"id":3194,"date":"2024-10-22T12:48:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T12:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/?p=3194"},"modified":"2024-10-22T12:48:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T12:48:00","slug":"bongo-star-search-invites-kenyan-artists-to-auditions-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/2024\/10\/22\/bongo-star-search-invites-kenyan-artists-to-auditions-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Bongo Star Search Invites Kenyan Artists to Auditions  for Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The popular Tanzanian reality TV singing competition, Bongo Star Search (BSS) which airs on Startimes, is set to hold auditions for its highly anticipated Kenyan edition starting next month.<\/p>\n<p>This exciting development was announced during a press briefing at StarTimes Kenya offices, signaling a major step in expanding the competition beyond Tanzania.<\/p>\n<p>The event was graced by notable figures including Rita Paulsen, CEO of Benchmark Production Tanzania, Tamima Ibrahim, StarTimes Marketing Director, Jing Du, Head of Content at StarTimes, and Myke Mwai, Head of PR at StarTimes Kenya.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6585\" src=\"https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5523-48x32.jpg 48w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Rita Paulsen revealed that the auditions will take place on 30th November and 1st December at the Kenya National Theatre.<\/p>\n<p>She also announced that the overall winner of<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Bongo Star Search Season 15<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>will walk away with a grand prize of USD 10,000.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fnbo13-1.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t51.75761-15\/464276208_18433293238070513_4408310194492807052_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_eui2=AeFRzEfGsxs3ifM5Allr7Ldn-g19KP9jVj76DX0o_2NWPjx4fgZdKiuAlM-hbIU1RHjkxv7qm_KR65MwAw4y59tx&amp;_nc_ohc=gBhPYEShUFYQ7kNvgFxNjLT&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fnbo13-1.fna&amp;_nc_gid=AFbrpBnZJvA6B9G_wnY3oAJ&amp;oh=00_AYDjWtVB58FqjkeFJHHpNPnEJMx1V695eT-R2V20YLMMEQ&amp;oe=671D6D01\" alt=\"May be an image of 4 people, table, dais, newsroom and text\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a thrilling addition, celebrated Kenyan media personality and singer Sanaipei Tande will serve as one of the judges for the competition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6586\" src=\"https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5514-48x32.jpg 48w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe are here in Kenya to discover exceptional talent, and the entire process will be free of charge,\u201d Paulsen said. \u201cWe\u2019ve successfully conducted similar searches in Uganda and other countries, and the top five contestants from Kenya will be flown to Dar es Salaam to compete with participants from other nations. All their expenses will be covered.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fnbo13-1.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t51.75761-15\/464254304_18433293325070513_5835622571896677026_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_eui2=AeEBlP75ZQEoOa0zae9eSz2lxaBwnlCRtvfFoHCeUJG291rva-nfx5Po_xGts316jyWjkCd2SG2sa0XlkuJ45pwT&amp;_nc_ohc=cnkJYJDL9WwQ7kNvgHDGDY2&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fnbo13-1.fna&amp;_nc_gid=AbSA1Dc3baBIdLcyT8YC_VT&amp;oh=00_AYDquUEgz7BQ_2NYmN2P_-W7CAIuS_yTCzagmw0ZVgPdDQ&amp;oe=671D7D1A\" alt=\"May be an image of 3 people, suit and text that says 'Rongos ongo ON ON StarTimi sim BETRER B'\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The auditions are expected to attract a wide range of participants, from singers and dancers to musicians from diverse genres, all eager to make their mark.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6587\" src=\"https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5510-48x32.jpg 48w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Myke Mwai head of PR and content syndication at Startimes emphasized the unique opportunity it presents for Kenyan talent as part of promotion of the local talents in the Country.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fnbo13-1.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t51.75761-15\/464302253_18433293316070513_5363586784172475520_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_eui2=AeHPGY3OD1Q5lHSnMpoiuQ-WOcE_s5uo5aI5wT-zm6jlogvFUyoutUQ8gOeYPJBPO3Nq-4Me14sXP4b3mdhTKX3Z&amp;_nc_ohc=ww_c-PomaQgQ7kNvgFDNNlg&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fnbo13-1.fna&amp;_nc_gid=AamHKu6wiMYNBxzlLVd5INr&amp;oh=00_AYBBDYIi2PbSAmWoV7e1pc6nyOUKHzG3vUVrGZCMGrhTaw&amp;oe=671D77AF\" alt=\"May be an image of 5 people, dais, newsroom and text\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to introduce the Bongo Star Search Kenyan edition,\u201d Mwai stated. \u201cThis is not just a competition; it\u2019s a platform where artists can shine and gain recognition. We are confident that Kenya has a wealth of talent, and we\u2019re committed to offering these artists the exposure and opportunities they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6588\" src=\"https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5502-48x32.jpg 48w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Winners of the Kenyan auditions will also benefit from an exclusive mentorship program in Tanzania, where they will sharpen their skills ahead of the final showdown.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6591\" src=\"https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/tukio.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/522A5439.1-48x32.jpg 48w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>He noted that the Kenyan edition of Bongo Star Search promises to be an exciting and life-changing opportunity for aspiring performers, as it aims to provide a gateway to stardom and regional recognition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The popular Tanzanian reality TV singing competition, Bongo Star Search (BSS) which airs on Startimes, is set to hold 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