Representing nine provinces, these finalists will participate in a two-week, in-person mentorship residency in Johannesburg, followed by five weeks of virtual learning. Starting Sunday, 23 November, they will engage in a comprehensive programme aimed at focusing on enhancing vocal skills, developing artistic identity and building essential business knowledge for long-term careers in the music industrym says the foundation.

More than a music development experience, this journey aims to expand access, provide structure and empower female artists to build careers they can own and sustain, adds the foundation.

"Voices of Her is about more than music; it's about expanding access and ensuring that women are equipped not just to perform on stage, but to build and own their careers. When talented women are given the right tools, they create opportunity that stretches far beyond themselves," says Bakang Lethoko, Head of the Betway Cares Foundation.

Through masterclasses, performance development, creative direction, financial literacy, brand building and industry guidance, each finalist will have the opportunity to gain the tools needed to move from emerging talent to an empowered artist capable of shaping their own future and influencing the industry around them.

Voices of Her Finalists

  • Gauteng: Nontobeko Masiye (Johannesburg), Kutlwano Nyandeni (Kagiso), Buhle Mashinini (Benoni), Angella Mulaudzi (Soweto), Modimooratile Tau (Kagiso), Boitumelo Momakwe (Soweto)
  • KwaZulu-Natal: Sanelisiwe Majola (Umlazi), Thembeka Duma (Durban Harbour)
  • Free State: Neo Mabote (Sasolburg), Ncebakazi Qwanti (Bloemfontein), Muhle Fulela (Bloemfontein), and
  • Limpopo: Karabo Sithole (Mankweng, Polokwane).

For more information, visit www.betwaycares.co.za. You can also follow the Betway Cares Foundation on Facebook, or on Instagram.

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