Call for entries: Mashujaa Day anthems in Kenya

"The recordings will be aired virtually," the NCC said. "The target is to have all Kenyan musicians around the globe participate in this patriotic exercise as a way of promoting our nationhood and regional integration."

For rehearsal and recording of the two anthems, interested singers should view the guide track for individual voices here.

Requirements

Interested singers will need the following items:

• Playback device.
• Recording device (smartphone, computer webcam or camcorder with a good camera resolution).
• Headphones to minimise background noise.

Terms

During the recording sessions, singers should:

• Record the two anthems independently. 
• Be decently dressed.
• Take a good posture (preferably standing).
• Be in a well-lit room with a good background.
• Sing along the playback while being recorded by another person.

The recordings should be sent along with the singer's:

• Full name.
• Location.

The recorded clips should be sent via email to anthemsubmission@ppmc.go.ke or on WhatsApp to 0773 282 800. 

The submission deadline is 15 September 2020.

About Mashujaa Day

Mashujaa is Swahili for 'heroes'. The annual celebration was first organised by activists in 1958. After Kenya gained independence in 1963, the date was embedded in law as Kenyatta Day in honour of Kenya's first president, Jomo Kenyatta. In 2010, Kenya adopted a new Constitution and Kenyatta Day was renamed to Mashujaa Day to celebrate all those who contributed to the country's independence.