Second edition of the StarAfrica Sounds launched

Open to all, the contest aims to give maximum visibility to artists coming from the African continent, notably through the distribution of their songs on the main streaming and downloading streaming platforms.

The first stage will be held between 15 April and 31 May 2013: the candidates will have the opportunity to register on StarAfrica.com, proposing an original song, representative of their musical universe. This song will then be online, available for everyone to enjoy.

The second phase, from 31 May until 1 July, will let the public vote online and support their favorite candidates. The five candidates who will have collected the highest number of votes will then be selected for the final.

In a third and final stage, a jury composed of music professionals will designate the overall winner from the five finalists. The identity of the winner will be revealed in exclusivity on StarAfrica.com on 8 July.

The StarAfrica Sounds contest will allow the finalists to have their songs on Deezer Africa and North Africa, and distributed on the main digital platforms courtesy of Zimbalam.

Prizes are to be won