Popular Nigerian music producer, Kenny “Keke” Ogungbe is about to successfully launch another music brand in Nigeria for a second time with a reality TV show, ‘The Naija Star Search Reality Show.’
Ogungbe is poised to create a new generation of Nigerian music performers that would rule supreme on the international stage after making a significant impression with his Kennis Music, AIT Jamz, and subsequently Primetime Africa Jamz back in the days.
As a lead judge on the music reality show, the CEO of Kennis FM will bring his accomplishments, experiences, and extensive understanding of the music business to the fore.
The show is sponsored by StarTimes and the edition period for the Naija Star Search is running presently till July 17 with a ten million naira grand prize up for grab.
“It’s the Joy of seeing Africa setting standards on music mainstream across the globe. The history we have created as Africans, especially Kennis Music being one of the major pioneers of the evolution of Afrobeats, is truly priceless.
“The history is not complete without mentioning some of our artists that played prominent roles in achieving this great height. The likes of 2baba, Dbanj, JJC Skills, Sound Sultan, and many others popularly known across the globe, who do not only print Afrobeats in gold in the hearts of many, both home and abroad but also make Nigeria Proud.
“This has also opened opportunities to Nigerian youths today doing really well in music, with the likes of Burna Boy who is not just nominated for Grammy but brings it home to us.
“This joy for me transcends just being part of history but also being able to give platforms to Nigerian youths with great talent to showcase themselves.
“Thus, this July, we are introducing Naija Star Search. Naija Star Search is a reality show aimed at discovering the next generation of Afrobeats superstars, courtesy of StarTimes.”