THE Gospel Icon Africa (GIA) will produce the next biggest-rated gospel singer in Africa, organisers of the talent show have said.
They made this known at a press conference to herald the commencement of the show aimed at changing the narratives of gospel music in Africa and giving up-and-coming gospel musicians a platform to show their talent.
Announcing that the GIA reality gospel show would start in August in Nigeria, they disclosed that the winner of the show would walk home with N10 million, a car and a two-year record deal.
Other winners have incentives like cash prizes and iPhones among others.
Chief Operating Director of GIA, Mr. Segun Oluwayomi, explained that the GIA talent show would be unique to other talent shows, urging all Christians who can sing to apply.
He noted that apart from the cash prizes and other rewards, the talent show aimed at producing the next-rated gospel artiste in Africa.
Oluwayomi said: “GIA is a unique gospel reality show because our core is to raise kingdom stars. We have various gospel music veterans that will work them through the journey. Also, everyone that makes an entry is sure to be imparted in one way or the other, you cannot connect with us and remain the same.
“The programme is in phases, the first phase is the entry phase where people will register on our website www.gospeliconsafrica.com, and they are to upload a 30 second video of themselves singing,” he said.
“After that, auditioning for these videos will be done by selected music veterans. Then, the successful participants will be contacted for a live show.”
Also, Managing Director of GIA, Mrs Esther Oladeji, said the show would create a platform for true worshippers to connect with God and bless humanity.
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