uShuni Womhlaba talent search competition show set to showcase SA’s singing talents

A brand-new exciting singing and music competition reality television show, uShuni Womhlaba is set to showcase and celebrate the country’s diverse musical talents.

Committed to discovering South Africa’s cream of the crop in the traditional music scene, uShuni Womhlaba produced by Thabo Mphelo Films in partnership with SABC 1, with Telkom SA as the headline sponsor, is on a quest to take South African folk music to the global stage.

“uShuni Womhlaba is an original television concept that seeks to unearth young, unknown and new talents of various South African musical genres such as Maskandi, Mbhaqanga, Isicathamiya, Afro-pop and traditional music forms and styles found in different regions of Mzansi,” said TMF CEO Thabo Mphelo.

40 talented contestants will be selected through regional and online auditions, opening this opportunity up to South Africans in all provinces. With a unique and vibrant television format, the show will run for 16 weeks, ending in October 2024. Contestants will compete over three entertaining, exciting, and emotional rounds, putting their musicality to the test.

Incredible prizes await the coveted winner, including a Grand Cash Prize, a once-in-a- lifetime artist mentorship that will provide invaluable guidance, and a recording deal to produce an album, working with Mzansi’s finest in the scene. The second and third prize winners will also walk away with prizes that could help propel them in their efforts to take their music careers to the next level.

SABC 1 and Telkom SA, has over the years, been a big supporter and partner of television programmes that seek to unearth South Africa’s talent.

uShuni Womhlaba will air on Sundays, from the 7th of July 2024 at 18:00 – 19:00, on SABC 1.