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The 2013 Starbrite singing category winner Trust Mukurumire believes that only the sky is the limit for him. The 24-year-old could not hide his joy afer managing to surpass other contestants who were vying for the grand prize. “God is amazing and I’m still excited that I made it to the last level and became the ultimate winner and my time to shine is now and I want to shine even brighter.
“Although it was an exciting journey, it was a bit tough to reach Canaan because there was stiff competition from other artistes who had amazing talent.
For Mukurumire, entering the Starbrite competition was just giving it a trial since he had failed to make it before.
“I heard about the auditions on radio and decided to give it a go although I had fear that history might repeat itself. I remember very well how much I disappointed in 2012 edition when I entered the completion and failed to reach even the second round.
Mukurumire started singing early in his life and he recorded his own album before he decided to try his luck at Starbrite.
“I started singing when I was in Grade 3 in 1991. I used to sing on all school functions and I was also part of the school choir.
“I joined a group called Messangers of Hope, although it no longer exists because the members now have other commitments, but there was little progress.
“I then decided to go it alone in 2010 and recorded a six-track album but it was not successful as it never made it on air but I never lost hope,” he said.
After winning, Makurumire believes that 2014 is the year that will make him a shining star.
“I’m so expectant of this year and I believe I will record some singles first then an album latter. I want to encourage other people that they should never lose hope in things they believe in and good at.
“I want everyone to learn something from the road I have travelled to be where I am today,” he said.
Makurumire won himself a residential stand, a tablet, recording contract and US$1000 cash among other things.
Online Reporter