Meet our Songwriting Competition Finalists!

Meet the three finalists in the Global Youth Awards 2026 Songwriting Competition, celebrating young artists expressing their ideas and experiences through original music.

Each submission offers an opportunity to hear directly from its creator. Take a moment to listen and discover the voices behind this year’s entries.

Etienne Kas
Discover Etienne’s songwriting through the video submitted for this year’s competition.

Watch the entry: https://youtu.be/0AQaRWGigko

Sophia Ogboru
Listen to Sophia’s entry and explore the music she has shared with the Global Youth Awards community.

Watch the entry: https://youtu.be/dwbSMCLyvds

Victor Ocholla | Kenya
Based in Kisumu West Sub-County, Victor joins this year’s finalists with his original songwriting submission.

Watch the entry: https://youtu.be/DRqQevRlB5w

Congratulations to all three finalists, and thank you to every songwriter who shared their music with us.

Listen to their entries and leave a message of encouragement below.

The Songwriting Competition winner will be announced during Global Youth Awards Month.