By Our Reporter
Musicians, Ykee Benda, Mun G and Naava Grey have scored a juicy mentorship deal.
The music stars will feature on the A Ka Dope star talent search as mentors for the upcoming performers in a bid to support their growth and development.
A Ka Dope is a multi-art show that launched an online talent search competition last month where 12 underground acts will perform alongside established artistes and stand a chance to win a fully-fledged recording deal. The competition dubbed the A Ka Dope Stars will run from September to December, 2020.
Participants recorded and uploaded a 40-second video of themselves singing or rapping on their social media pages and encouraged their fans to repost, share and comment. Out of the submissions, the 12 best acts shall be shortlisted as semi-finalists and perform live with the A Ka Dope Band to compete for the grand prize – UGX 2 million cash and a recording deal.
“Uganda Waragi is all about encouraging expression of your vibrant Ugandan Spirit, and there’s no better platform for that than A Ka Dope. We continue to stand proudly as a partner, supporting their goal of grooming local talent for the betterment of the entertainment industry in Uganda,” said Agaba Tumusiime, Brand Manager, Uganda Waragi, a sponsor of the show.
Ykee Benda has fueled the growth of a new age of music with his dynamic vocals and eccentric production. Mun G is arguably one of the pillars of the hip-hop scene in Uganda and Naava’s incredible vocals qualifies her as a competent music mentor.