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Ugandan Talent Desire Tusiimire Advances in ‘The Voice Africa’ Competition

Airtel continues to provide Ugandan talent with a platform to showcase their abilities on an international stage, offering them a reason to dream big.

Wafula Steven by Wafula Steven
June 22, 2023
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Ugandan talent Desire Tusiimire has successfully moved forward to the knockout phase of the Voice Africa competition, presented by Airtel.

KAMPALA, UGANDA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Desire Tusiimire, a talented singer from Uganda, successfully progressed to the knockout phase of the Voice Africa competition powered by Airtel.

Her captivating performance in the 17th episode, which aired on Sunday (18th June 2023), featured a thrilling duet battle against Rinah Arifenitra from Madagascar.

Desire Tusiimire from Uganda still in the Voice Africa competition
The Voice Africa

Advancing with a Memorable Performance

Desire Tusiimire secured her place in the knockout phase by delivering a standout performance and defeating Rinah Arifenitra in their duet rendition of “You are Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera.

Coach Awilo recognized Tusiimire’s talent and chose to save her.

Competitive Lineup in Last Week’s Episode

In the previous episode, Coach Awilo Logombas’s team showcased three talented singers from Uganda alongside participants from Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, Niger, Malawi, and Gabon. These artists fiercely competed for a chance to proceed to the next stage of the vocal contest.

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Coach Awilo’s Selections and Notable Battles

Coach Awilo, a highly respected Congolese Soukous musician, formed seven duets and assigned a song for each pair to battle for advancement to the knockout phase. Some of the notable battles included:

  • Capricia Koumba from Congo Brazzaville versus Fanoela Manantsoa from Madagascar, who sang “I Want it That Way” by Backstreet Boys. Coach Awilo selected Manantsoa to move forward.
  • Rwanda’s Belinda Uwase, who performed Rihanna’s hit song “We Found Love,” won against Kesia Ruth from Malawi.
  • Kitary Coulibaly from Niger and Dapo Zaccheus from Nigeria delivered an impressive “boy-band” performance. Awilo saved Kitary to advance.
  • Cilia Jules from Congo Brazzaville emerged victorious against Bessitbaye Togasra after their rendition of “Belia” by Gims.

Ugandan Contestants’ Outcomes

Unfortunately, Charles Ssekitoleko from Uganda lost to Esther Chitheka from Malawi after performing “Flash Light” by Jessie J, while Ronny Ssemujju from Uganda was defeated by Solene Ada from Gabon in their “Panic! At the Disco” performance.

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No Saves in Last Week’s Episode

In contrast to episode 16, where Coach Yemi Alade saved Rwanda’s Linda Montez from elimination after being dropped by Coach Locko, no saves were made by the coaches in the latest episode. As a result, seven talented contestants were eliminated from the competition. Coaches have the option to save a contestant if they are dropped by their original coach.

Upcoming Battles and the Road Ahead

In the next episode, Sharon Kyolinakyo from Uganda will face off against her fellow teammates on Coach Lady Jaydee’s team. These duet battles will be the last before contestants progress to the knockout and live shows, where their fate will be determined by the audience.

The Exciting Prize and Continued Journey

The race for the grand prize of $100,000, Airtel goodies, and a recording contract with Universal Studios—the leading music producers in the world—continues this Sunday at 8:00 pm. Viewers can catch the action on cable TV, Free-To-Air channels, Airtel TV, and YouTube across the continent.

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Am Wafula Steven, a seasonal writer for Now Then Digital, as well as a teacher, digital marketer, public relations specialist, and blogger known as 'Doc Stevens'.

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