MINICOM Awards Best Song Composers

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) has awarded five artists who participated in a song competition that encourages youth to use their talent and knowledge and be the change

Two months back, MINICOM encouraged youths on how to generate small scale business through songs in Kigali, but now this will take place in all districts and provinces while passing the message using the top 5 selected artists.

Among 71 competitors under conditions of awarding the finest song containing extraordinary message for youths encouraging them to work, in his speech, the permanent secretary of MINICOM Emmanuel Hategeka said, “If youth listen to such a song with message, it encourages them to accomplish their goals”.

The five competitors for the finals at Serena Hotel that MINICOM awarded include; Ingeri Band led by Jean Paul Samputu, Runyurana Jean Pierre and Abedé, a group of two girls who inspired the audience” Lucky Girls” known as Gloria Mukamabano and Iradukunda Debut Consolée, Dieudonné Munyanshoza known as Mibilizi, Manamana John Victor and Semivumbi Daniel ”Danny” from the brothers

Before Semivumbi receive a cheque of Frw 2million, all competitors had equal time to sing for the public and the judges proclaimed Semivumbi Danny from the brothers, a singing group which once won Salax Music Awards.

Annonciata Kuradusenge a pilot for the judges during the selection told all competitors; the criteria’s were the message from the lyrics, to witness if the public appreciates the song and the rhythm of the track.

After the criteria and judgment, Danny came first and was awarded Rwf 2 million, Dieudonné Munyanshoza received Rwf1 million, Jean Paul Samputu came third with Rwf500,000, Lucky Girls forth given Rwf 300,000 and Manamana John Victor Rwf200,000.

The Joyful Semivumbi said, “I was afraid of Samputu and Mibilizi”

I composed this song with a help of my wife and the way message flows, inspires youth to work, he added that, he will use the money accordingly so that when the project is successful, he will recognise MINICOM, he said.