Voice Factory
Voice Factory is a reality show by Citi FM and Citi TV in Ghana, that initially started in 2009 on Citi FM and in 2019 the fourth edition of the reality show was telecast live on the television. The reality show is a singing competition, that brings together a number of contestants (singers, rappers and gospel acts) to compete for an ultimate price.[1][2][3] Contestants are usually between the ages of 18 and 24.[4]
Voice Factory aims to transform the musical careers of selected contestants, from various part of the country. These contestants will showcase and compete against each other for the ultimate prize and a chance to become music star. Contestants will embark on a thrilling journey, navigating through 12 weeks of themed competitions such as Reggae/Dancehall, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Pop, Afro-pop/Hiplife, Highlife, Inspirational Gospel, Duet (Team-Up), Face-Offs, Acoustic Night, and Artiste Night.[5]
Duration: contestants usually go through 12 themed weeks on various music genres.[6]
Winners
[edit]Name | Season | Year | Link | Status |
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Cielo Bee | 5 | 2023 | [7] | Won |
Genevieve Antwi-Nuamah (Araba) | 4 | 2019 | [8] | Won |
Natasha Odoi | 3 | 2016 | [9] | Won |
Melody Wilson | 2 | 2010 | [10] | Won |
Fritz Hehetror | 1 | 2009 | [11] | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Citi TV launches 4th edition of 'Voice Factory' music reality show". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2019-04-02. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "Citi FM's Voice Factory audition in pictures". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2016-06-12. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "2019 Voice Factory contestants unveiled". www.pulse.com.gh. 2019-06-18. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "Auditions for Citi TV/Citi FM's Voice Factory 2023 to begin on May 20". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- ^ "Citi TV/Citi FM's ultimate singing competition Voice Factory begins today". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- ^ "Auditions for Citi TV/Citi FM's Voice Factory 2023 to begin on May 20". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
- ^ "Cielo Bee wins Voice Factory Season 5". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "Voice Factory 2019: All set for first performance episode on Citi TV tonight". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "Natasha Odoi wins 2016 Voice Factory". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2016-08-28. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "Melody Wilson Emerges Winner Of Voice Factory Season 2". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ Today (2009-09-29). "Fritz wins Citi Fm Voice Factory". Today Newspaper. Retrieved 2019-10-19.