The talent-search dubbed \u2018Home of the Stars\u2019 was launched on Friday, October 05th, 2018 and will be touring around the country.<\/p>\n
Youth who are eligible to participate must be between 18-35, with public speaking skills and the ability to host\/present news or shows. <\/p>\n
Emmalito Murenzi, the coordinator of the project, told IGIHE that the competition seeks to bring new blood and spotlight talents in media sector. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere are some practices that I am tired of seeing. A new radio launches its operations and immediately seeks out a presenter who was working at this other radio station, simply because he is good. If it went on like this forever, those with the talent but not yet exposed in the sector, will not be known,\u201d observed Murenzi.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe talent is the only true difference maker and is going to keep the sector healthy as we move into this new platform that will bring the spot to those we are in need of,\u201d said Murenzi.<\/p>\n
Jackie Lumbasi, a seasoned host at the radio station, echoed his remarks and called out for young presenters give the talent-search their best.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese things don’t come easy, we will not give these things on a silver platter; you have to work for it. Right now, we are telling you that there is a talent search coming to your neighborhood,\u201d said Lumbasi <\/p>\n
\u201cDo the right thing, make the first step, the rest of us will be here to take your hand and guide you,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
\u2018Home of the Stars\u2019 will work so as to create a sustainable future for quality journalism by giving a platform to nascent talents within the local broadcasting sector. This will further help to develop new journalistic enterprises.<\/p>\n