Five-time Grammy Award winner, Usher Raymond is set to
headline the Hansa Festival of Legends to be held at the Orland Stadium in
Soweto, Johannesburg on Saturday March 10 2012. South Africa has seen some
great artists over the past year, but Usher is a powerhouse, one of the biggest
legends in the pop scene and is expected to electrify the audience.
Usher will be curtain-raised by the winners of the on-going
talent scout competition sponsored by SAB Miller. Over the past four months, 30
contestants selected from a cross section of South Africa’s top rising urban
music stars have been competing for the opportunity to curtain raise for this
best-selling R&B artist when he performs in Johannesburg. The six regional
winners were revealed on 24 February. One artist from each region will go on to
open for Usher at the festival.
South Africans have been voting for their preferred
Contestants who are judged on criteria that include hook, originality,
catchiness, energy and relevance to their market. Rappers are evaluated on
their delivery, lyricism and originality, while vocalists will set themselves
apart through their voice and song-writing abilities.
Usher released his debut album in 1994. His biggest hits
include U Make Me Wanna, U Remind Me, Confessions, Yeah and OMG. His latest
album Raymond V. Raymond became his third consecutive album to debut at number
one on the US Billboard chart.
To date, he has sold over 65 million records worldwide, making him one of the Best-selling
music artists of all time.
Kenyans who wish to attend the show can get in touch with
Bunson Travel Limited who have put together a 3 nights’ package inclusive of
accommodation on bed and breakfast, concert tickets and return airfare. The
package costs USD 1000 (per person sharing) and USD 1200 (single accommodation).
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