Award-winning R&B artist Kell Kay maker of songs such as ‘Loss’ and ‘Mukanabwera’, said Tuesday he is excited to headline the Malawi Has Talent elimination show to be held on Sunday at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
The Lilongwe-based star described the Malawi Has Talent national elimination show platform as unique and that he was ready to give it his best shot with his band.
“I am all thankful to The Times Group and First Capital Bank for giving me this opportunity to perform at this event. It is an event that is different from the other stages that we perform at,” he said.
Kell Kay, who has charmed people with his romantic songs, said performing at Malawi Has Talent elimination show will also give him a chance to reach out to the corporate world and f young people with his music.
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“I would like to thank organisers of Malawi Has Talent for creating such a platform to expose and unearth talent. Apart from performing, I am also looking forward to appreciating talent from the 30 acts that will showcase their talents,” he said.
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Chairperson for the organising team for Malawi Has Talent Wonder Msiska, who is also Times Television Station Manager, said they were ready to give people another treat with the national elimination show ahead of the grand finale to take place at the same venue on August 26 2023.
“We call upon people to come in large numbers and be part of the national elimination show. We are happy with the support that we received during auditions. People gave us advice and we took it on board,” Msiska said.
He also thanked Kell Kay for accepting to headline the national elimination show.
Msiska said the 30 acts that were selected by the judges of celebrated poet Q Malewezi, Zilanie Gondwe and Mr Entertainer Jai Banda following auditions that took place in Blantyre for the South and Eastern regions and North and Central held in Lilongwe were raring to go to earn a ticket to the grand finale.
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Some of the talents that make the 30 acts include contortionist Felicity Thunyani, Dikamawoko Cultural Dancing Troupe, Vanessa Nalikungwi, Beatus Msamange, Destination Talents, Adobe Dance Crew, Strong Boys, Kesia Saiwa, The Future Kings, The Invisible Crew, Beginners Dance Crew and Akuzike Thole.
FCB Head of Marketing and Communication Twikale Chirwa said Tuesday that “it is a great start for Malawi and the talent show”.
“We look forward to Malawi’s choice. Belief comes first,” Chirwa said.
The grand finale will see the winner walking away with K5 million whereas second and third placed contestants will receive K2 million and K1 million, respectively.
