Nigeria’s award-winning music producer MasterKraft is in Sierra Leone to lead the Semi Finals and finals of the Cribs International Talent Search at the Bintumani Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown.
The event, which starts at 6PM, is free for all to attend. It will also be streamed live on the Cribs International YouTube channel, giving fans at home a chance to comment and support their favourite contestants.
10 young artists from across Sierra Leone have made it to this stage after beating over 200 hopefuls in earlier rounds. They will perform live before MasterKraft and other judges for a chance to win a major breakthrough in their music careers.
The overall winner will walk away with Le300,000 and a record deal with Cribs International. The top three will receive full album production and other career support, aimed at turning them into the next big stars from Sierra Leone.
Speaking ahead of the show, Cribs International said MasterKraft’s presence marks a major milestone for Sierra Leone’s music scene. “Having someone of his calibre join us in this journey shows that the world is beginning to pay attention to the talent we have,” CEO Sho Cole said .
Who is MasterKraft?
MasterKraft is one of Africa’s most respected music producers. He has worked with some of the continent’s biggest names, including Wizkid, Davido, Phyno, Olamide and Flavour. Known for producing chart-topping hits, he is now in Sierra Leone to help discover the country’s rising stars.
The Cribs Talent Search continues to be a platform for young people to showcase their creativity and passion for music. Organisers say this weekend’s Semi Final will be one of the biggest shows yet.