By John Mutiso
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has announced singing auditions offering a Ksh1 million cash prize and a trip to China.
The UoN Faculty of Built Environment and Design announced that it will host the “Sing for Africa” Music Project auditions on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the university’s main campus.
According to the announcement shared by the faculty, the call targets only young men aged 18 and above who can sing, and the organisers position it as one of the most lucrative talent opportunities of the year.
Participants will compete for a Ksh1 million grand prize, a music tour to China, and a recording deal with A-list producers. Registration is walk-in and will begin at 6:00 AM.
“If you’re a young man aged 18+ & you can sing… The Sing for Africa Music Project is offering 1 million shillings, a full recording deal, & a tour to China. Serious. Auditions are on Sun, 30th Nov. from 6:00 AM at Main Campus! Come showcase your talent…”
The Sing for Africa Music Project has also shared its social media handles for updates, listing YouTube/Instagram: @singforafrica.official and @singforafrica on TikTok.
The announcement comes after UoN finalized a significant international partnership with Hunan Television (Hunan TV), one of China’s largest state-owned media conglomerates, launching a comprehensive cultural exchange and youth talent development program.
This landmark agreement is set to create direct pathways for Kenyan and African youth into the global media and creative industries. The announcement followed a high-level delegation visit to UoN on the morning of Monday, November 10, 2025.
Speaking on behalf of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Margaret J. Hutchinson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jackson Maalu welcomed the delegation from Hunan Province and Hunan Broadcasting.
Prof. Maalu described the partnership as “an agreement rooted in the belief that cultural exchange and talent development are the true bridges connecting our nations”.
He emphasized that the initiatives are not merely ventures but “investments in the future creative economy of Africa and China”.
