Tears as talent search show winners are unveiled
Dec 11, 2023
Ten out of the overall number of competitors were each given sh100,000. Although most of the kids had some prizes, many were seen leaving the stage shading tears for failing to make it to the final stage.
When Sonia Nasuuna was announced as the best overall winner of the talent search, all she could do was break down in tears of joy as she received an iPad from Dennan Baby to Kids. (Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
Prossy Nandudu
Journalist @New Vision
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One of the highlights of the Toto Christmas Festival 2023 was the talent search. The children showed what their parents gave them through singing, dancing, and poetry.
The ultimate prize at stake, which all participants were eyeing, was sh1m. When all was said and done there was to be only one winner.
When Sonia Nasuuna was announced as the best overall winner of the talent search, all she could do was break down in tears of joy as she received an iPad from Dennan Baby to Kids.
Ten out of the overall number of competitors were each given sh100,000. Although most of the kids had some prizes, many were seen leaving the stage shading tears for failing to make it to the final stage. (All Photos by Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
Sheila Mirembe, who had thought she would make it to the finals managed to walk away with sh100,000.
Mirembe and nine other contestants were also given Indomie T-shirts, some packets of Sumz snacks, and other gifts.
Ten out of the overall number of competitors were each given sh100,000. Although most of the kids had some prizes, many were seen leaving the stage shading tears for failing to make it to the final stage.
The ultimate prize at stake, that all participants were eyeing, was sh1m.
As Judges drew the final list of the winners of this year's talent search, they were looking for different attributes in order to identify the winner.
According to Rita Mukasah, one of the judges, some of the qualities that the judges were looking for included creativity, confidence, and expression of those in the competition.
Under the theme Inspiring Young Minds, the festival was sponsored by Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Dennan Baby to Kids, Indomie Noodles, Jesa Farm Dairy, and Gombe Education Service.
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