Ugandan vocalist Praise Wisdom has been crowned the winner of the 16th edition of the CRDB Bongo Star Search competition, securing the overall title together with a cash prize of TZS 50 million and a brand-new car.
The competition reached its conclusion on Saturday, 18th July 2026, during the grand finale held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
According to the confirmed information, the cash prize is valued at more than UGX 70 million.
The victory places the Ugandan singer at the top of a competition that attracted contestants from several African countries.
The 16th edition of the CRDB Bongo Star Search was organised to identify and recognise outstanding musical talent from across Africa.
Praise Wisdom emerged as the overall winner after competing against 70 other contestants.
The participants represented several countries, including Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Tanzania, among others.
Her victory means Uganda claimed the top honour in a competition that drew talent from across the region.
The prize package included both the TZS 50 million cash award and a brand-new car. Praise Wisdom’s path to the title started with auditions held in Kenya.
After qualifying, she travelled to Dar es Salaam to join the competition camp. She remained in the camp for more than three months as the competition progressed toward its finale.
That lengthy stay formed part of the competition process before the eventual winner was announced.
According to the confirmed information available, Praise Wisdom consistently impressed throughout the competition.
Her performances during the contest, including the finale, earned the approval of both the judges and the audience. She was ultimately declared the overall winner at the conclusion of the event.
No official comments from Praise Wisdom, the organisers or the judging panel were included in the available information.
The result highlights another moment of regional recognition for Ugandan musical talent.
The CRDB Bongo Star Search brings together aspiring performers from multiple African countries, making it a significant platform for emerging artists.
Winning such a competition places Praise Wisdom among the standout performers of this year’s edition.
The combination of a substantial cash prize and a brand-new car also makes the achievement one of the notable entertainment stories emerging from the East African music competition.
There were no direct quotes provided in the available source material.
The confirmed information ends with Praise Wisdom being crowned the winner during the Dar es Salaam finale.
No official announcements have been made regarding future performances, recording opportunities or other projects following her victory.
Similarly, no additional details have been released about the runners-up, judging process or any post-competition activities.
Praise Wisdom leaves the 16th edition of the CRDB Bongo Star Search as its overall winner after progressing from auditions in Kenya to spending more than three months in the competition camp in Dar es Salaam.
Her victory over 70 contestants from across Africa, together with the TZS 50 million prize and a brand-new car, marks a significant achievement for the Ugandan vocalist and adds another Ugandan success story to the region’s competitive music talent scene.
