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Uganda's Maurice Kirya brings his "fusion soul" to 91Èȱ¬ Swahili entrepreneur competition grand final


Maurice Kirya, the award-winning Ugandan composer and singer,Ìýwill perform at the live televised grand final of the µþµþ°äÌý³§·É²¹³ó¾±±ô¾± young entrepreneur competition Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ (Prosper with the 91Èȱ¬) to be held in Kampala, Uganda on Thursday 26 June.

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With his mix of what he calls "fusion soul", Maurice will open and close the grand final.

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It will be broadcast live by the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, and one of the competition'sÌýfive finalists will be awardedÌýUS$5,000 towards the launch of a successful businessÌýwith a positive impact on their community.

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The fiveÌýfinalists are Ashura Kisesa from Burundi, Witness Omoga from Kenya, Rangira Aime Frederick from Rwanda, Apolinary Joseph Laksh from Tanzania and Dereick Kajukano from Uganda.

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Maurice, whoÌýgrew up singing in school choirs and gospel churches,Ìýhas performed with some of the most celebrated musicians from across Africa including the Malian Moussa Diallo, the Nigerian 2 Face Idibia, the South African Yvonne Chaka Chaka, the Kenyan Susanna Owiyo and the Tanzanian A.Y.

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His fusion soul music blends African percussion with Western and Eastern influences whichÌýhe sings in five languages including English, Luganda and Swahili.

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Maurice hasÌýperformed for Ugandan President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at his home, andÌýonce collaborated with fellow Ugandan artist Kawesa in a musical performance dubbed "Music with Heart".

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This performance raisedÌýmoney for the International Hospital Kampala enablingÌýsurgeons to perform some of the first heart surgeries in Uganda.

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Maurice won best R'n'B Pearl of Africa Music Award in Uganda and is a two-time nominee for the Kora Awards in South Africa and the Kisima Awards in Kenya.

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Originally trained as a youth counselor, Maurice continues to work with non-governmental organisations to help educate young people about HIV and Aids prevention through music.

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He currently runs The Maurice Kirya Experience which showcases the talents of vocalists, musicians and poetic and visual artists from across East Africa.

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91Èȱ¬ audiences across Uganda can enjoy Maurice's fusion soul music and find out which budding entrepreneur will win the prize and receive the Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ trophy live from 16.30 GMT on Thursday 26 June viaÌý91Èȱ¬ Swahili radio and online at bbcswahili.com.

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Notes to Editors

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The Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ trophy was designed and made by Ugandan artist, Peter Oloya.

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Category: World Service
Date: 19.06.2008
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