Airtel Africa launches ‘The Voice Africa’
Telecommunications company, Airtel Africa, has launched “The Voice Africa”, a platform to help discover and champion the musical talents of young Africans, enabling them to achieve their full potential.
Segun Ogunsanya, the Managing Director of Airtel Africa, during the launch on Wednesday in Lagos, said ‘The Voice Africa’ was the latest initiative from the company designed to support the continent’s most valuable asset, the young Africans.
Ogunsanya, who was represented by Emeka Oparah, Vice-President, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility, Airtel Africa, said the Voice is the number one competition format music and entertainment show in the world.
He said that Airtel Africa was facilitating the emergence of successful musicians who could compete with their peers from anywhere in the world.
“As the continent with the youngest population worldwide harnessing their creativity, talent and energy could be transformational for Africa.
“Through The Voice Africa, Airtel Africa is providing a platform for Africa’s youth to showcase their talent and be the best they can be,” he said.
He said that the show was airing in over 180 countries.
Ogunsanya said, “Building on the success of The Voice Nigeria, Airtel Africa has partnered with the executive producers of seasons three and four, FAME Studios Africa, to roll out the award-winning concept to all 14 Airtel Africa markets.”
He said that the debut season of ‘The Voice Africa’ would be streamlined to millions of Africans via Airtel TV, Free to Air stations (FTAs) and paid channels across 14 countries in Africa.
“It is expected to attract and showcase the brightest of African musical talents, alongside a high-profile panel of coaches and TV hosts, and act as a launchpad for global recognition.
