Sanaipei Tande Joins Judging Panel For Bongo Star Search's Kenyan Debut

Award-winning musician and actress Sanaipei Tande has been named one of the judges in the celebrated Tanzanian talent competition, Bongo Star Search (BSS), as it makes its Kenyan debut later this year. The competition, which has been running for 15 years in Tanzania, will hold auditions in Nairobi, marking a significant expansion into the Kenyan entertainment scene.

The Kenyan edition of BSS will take place at the National Theatre on 30th November and 1st December, with the aim of selecting five outstanding contestants to compete in the regional finals. Tande will join the panel of judges, which includes Madam Rita, Master J, Salama Jabir, and renowned music producer S2KIZZY, to identify Kenya’s best talent. 

“The show aims to provide a platform for aspiring artists to showcase their skills and achieve their dreams,” remarked Rita Paulsen, CEO of Benchmark 360 Limited, the company behind the BSS reality show, during a press briefing in Nairobi.